Sanford Health

Biomedical Engineering Intern

June - September 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I loved the people I worked with. Sanford Health felt like a family. Anyone would take time out of their day to help you if you needed it or if you had questions.

What I wish was different

I wish it would have been slightly more hands on from an engineering perspective, but the internship gave me a unique experience that will genuinely stand out on my resume when I am inevitably compared to other engineers in a interview setting.

Advice

Connect with people. In my experience, people truly want to help you, so let them. An internship is a fantastic way to get your foot in the door at a company you admire and to network with people in your field. Take advantage of this setting as you are only in it for a short while!

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Certified Nurse Aide

March - July 2020 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

I loved learning from the nurses about what nursing is like and taking care of the patients in the ICU. I also loved working on the COVID unit.

What I wish was different

I wish I worked there longer.

Advice

Be patient with patients :)

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Student nurse

June - August 2017 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

Great Hands on experience

What I wish was different

Advice

Definitely a great opportunity for future nurses!

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Copywriting

May - August 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

The entire experience was a learning opportunity. Sanford made sure that every intern enjoyed what they did and felt like part of the Sanford family.

What I wish was different

Unluckily, my boss left in the middle of my internship. So, that process was frustrating because I did not have a mentor or someone assigning me tasks directly. It created confusion.

Advice

Really look at all your options for internships at Sanford. There will be some you have never thought of that might be just right for you.

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Registered Nurse Intern

June - August 2019 • Bemidji, MN

What I liked

It gave me an opportunity to use the skills I learned in class in a real setting, and it was paid!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Certified Nursing Assistant

July 2018 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

I have loved working with patients on the post-surgical floor. It has been an honor to be present and helpful as they heal and it has been such a joy to watch my patients walk out of the hospital as a result of good care. Both my fellow nurse aides and the nurses have been incredibly kind, compassionate, welcoming, and encouraging.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had applied earlier in the summer, perhaps before I got my certification, so that I might have had the chance to do more before going back to school.

Advice

If you are pre-med, working as a CNA or phlebotomist are good ways to get into a hospital setting and test out the atmosphere. If you want to be a CNA for the money, work in a long-term care facility instead.

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Certified Nursing Assistant

May 2018 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

Got to experience new things

What I wish was different

Advice

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Pharmacy Intern

May 2018 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

I enjoyed working with several different pharmacists in a hospital setting, which I have not experienced before. I liked the training portion of the job and thought it was very well thought out. I am comfortable and happy with my internship.

What I wish was different

The hours are not my favorite. Because I am an intern, the hours are not consistent. They schedule me sporadically and on different types of shifts.

Advice

I would highly suggest getting a second job if hoping to be employed as an intern there. It will help get a consistent in

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Student Nurse Intern

June 2021 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

I really liked that they allowed the interns an opportunity to observe another department besides their own. All of the staff involved with the internship were very kind and available to answer questions and provide guidance.

What I wish was different

Advice

I would encourage anyone who has the opportunity to do a summer internship to take advantage of it. I learned so much and was able to really apply all of the skills and knowledge I had gained during my first year of nursing school.

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Accounting Intern

September - December 2018 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

Everyone was very welcoming and ready to help. I now know what corporate world looks like and have experience of it.

What I wish was different

Pay rate of course.

Advice

Never say no to internship.

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GI Aide

May - August 2018 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I loved being able to interact with patients! Most of them were just so happy after their procedure, especially if you were bringing food to them. I was able to watch a couple of procedures as well as see if I would like working in a hospital setting in the future. (PS. free meal every day you volunteer!!!)

What I wish was different

I don't think there is anything that could be different honestly. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to help patients or gain some experience at a hospital.

Advice

I would say make sure to ask questions if you happen to have any! The nurses and PCAs are so nice and willing to help you. If you want to do more work, just ask if anyone needs any help (obviously you can't do things like IVs, but you can do other things).

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Nursing Intern

June 2018 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I loved being a nursing intern at Sanford Health. Under the supervision of my RN preceptor, I was able to conduct almost all functions of a registered nurse. By building a relationship with my preceptor, I have a mentor that I can ask questions to. I gained skills in managing a full patient load, conducting nursing skills, and learning to chart education and care plans.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Nursing Assistant

June 2017 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I liked being able to interact with patients and care for them.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Accounts Payable Intern

May 2018 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

Flexibility/variety of tasks

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Be ready to be flexible!

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Phlebotomist

April 2015 • Bemidji, MN

What I liked

working with the patients

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

This job is very demanding and very precise and it is not for everyone, however, if you enjoy working in the medical field this is an amazing opportunity that should be embraced.

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Certified Nursing Assistant

June 2019 • Bemidji, MN

What I liked

I work in the Rehab area of the Neilson Place Long Term Care Center, so I liked to form bonds with people and see them make progress towards being more independent as they worked to get back in to daily living.

What I wish was different

There isn’t anything I would have changed. It’s definitely the best job I’ve held

Advice

Always be patient

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Patient Care Technician

June 2017 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

Gathered amazing hopsital experience working with patients, nurses, and doctors in a critical care unit.

What I wish was different

Salary is not ideal, but the experience makes it worth it.

Advice

The amount you learn about healthcare on the job is incredible! I am able to relate so much of my work experience to things talked about in class.

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Nursing Intern

May - August 2019 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

I loved the opportunity it provided me. During my experience I worked one-on-one with another nurse. At this time I would have a full patient load that I would work with. I really enjoyed being able to work in a setting that would not only enhance my skills but prepared me for what life was like as a nurse.

What I wish was different

I wish that the internship had started earlier in May for more experience. I truly had the best time and a wonderful nurse preceptor.

Advice

I think that it is a really smart idea to have an internship. I felt more confident this year at school from what I learned. I also was able to see things that we normally would not see in the clinical setting during school.

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Certified Nursing Assistant

June 2019 • Bemidji, MN

What I liked

Fast paced job, busy, I was always on my feet

What I wish was different

I wish they would staff more CNAs so we weren’t always short.

Advice

If you are going into the medical field, a CNA job is the best way to get experience working in a hospital. You learn a lot about your future career.

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Pediatric Registered Nurse

April 2015 • West Fargo, ND

What I liked

The staff are so friendly, which is why I still work there.

What I wish was different

I wish we wouldn't float to other units as frequently.

Advice

Know that this career is an ongoing learning experience. You won't always know everything. That's what your amazing nursing team is for. Teamwork is everything.

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