Don’t;t assume an industry is boring, I found healthcare way more interesting than I thought I would!
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Unit Supply Volunteer
September 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of shift selection and the friendliness of the staff.
What I wish was different
Advice
Come in ready to work and dedicate a concerted effort to your work; it'll be worth it!
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Student nurse intern
May - July 2020 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I loved having a nurse preceptor to collaborate for the summer. I was placed with a SWAT nurse, who travels to different UPMC facilities. It was amazing to see different units and adapt to a variety of settings.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change anything about this internship.
Advice
I recommend participating in this internship to further your clinical knowledge and receive hands-on experience prior to senior year. It has helped me in my courses and I feel more comfortable in the clinical setting.
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Student Nurse Intern
May - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity to have more autonomy with my preceptor than we do throughout the school year at clinical. I was able to greatly expand my nursing knowledge and gain further insight into potential post-grad careers and Master's/Doctorate degrees to apply for.
What I wish was different
I do not wish anything could be different.
Advice
I would go in with an open mind. I did not get my first choice unit, but it ended up being the best experience and I would not have changed it for anything.
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Home agency
March 2018 - October 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
working with old people. because they are smart and have enough experience
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Helping others will get back to you one day
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Student Nurse Intern
May - July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
I would advise any junior nursing student to apply for this internship because it was a great experience and really helped to get a feel for what nurses do in their every day job. It greatly helped me with my time management skills and my clinical hands on skills.
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Network Security Intern
May - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Diverse experiences with the chance to learn about a lot of different jobs, you also get to work on real world systems and be a true part of the team you're on
What I wish was different
I was isolated from other interns in my office, but it's a roll of the dice depending on your department and they have social events to compensate
Advice
Adhere to the company culture and be willing to learn and you'll really enjoy it here
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Patient Care Technician
May 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Everyone is so friendly
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Perfect for entering the health field
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Health Unit Coordinator
February 2015 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I like interaction between myself and various staff members. I also liked the exciting and fast-paced atmosphere. I enjoy being a vital part of an important team of health care providers.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have worked the day shift more often so I could have had more of a social life or opportunity to work in the sports and entertainment fields.
Advice
It's best to be focused and organized.
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Summer Information Technology Associate
June - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Being part of a team, working with others, getting to use many types of software
What I wish was different
Having a more technical project that was relevant to my career interests
Advice
Be clear about your interests in the interview
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Corporate Financial Planning & Analyst Intern
June - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I loved working with financial data I was able to learn some of the data bases Fortune 500 companies use to manage the data, as well as, understand the basics of corporate finance!
What I wish was different
Though the work I received was exciting and valuable, I would have liked to receive more work.
Advice
Be ready to get thrown into different tasks. You will need to pivot to adapt to the environment as well as learn quickly!
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Information Security Group Summer Associate
June - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Mentorship, inclusivity, learning opportunities, networking events, executive exposure, and feedback
What I wish was different
Advice
Take every opportunity for learning and leadership that is presented to you
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Finance Summer Associate
June - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The program offered great mentorship from the manager, other UPMC employees, and promoted a great environment to learn and work in. UPMC did a great job at making me feel as though I had worked at the company for several years and the transparency from top-level down was amazing.
What I wish was different
Communication between the program leads and the interns was lacking at times and left people confused about times of events and locations. More promptness and clarity could make everyone's understanding more solid.
Advice
The program expects a lot of you in just two short months but do not let this intimidate you. Take the challenge and initial frustration of not knowing how to do something as an opportunity to learn from someone and establish a relationship. The business world is all about connections and UPMC offers you a fantastic chance to build your network.
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Programmer (Intern), but hired afterward
May 2016 - March 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Gaining real experience on massive systems.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Work on making lasting relationships
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Research assistant
June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I loved interacting with different patients!
What I wish was different
Maybe if the housing was covered
Advice
Go into any job or internship with an open mind and readiness
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Student Nurse Intern
May - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I loved the ER experience I had in a stroke certified center. It prepared me to respond to emergency situations and I learned so much about emergent resuscitation that I can use in my current job in the ICU
What I wish was different
I wished to meet more alumni in pittsburgh area
Advice
It is an 8 week evaluation so do your best in all internships
