The flexibility of the job and welcoming environment.
What I wish was different
Honestly, nothing. I got this job in the beginning of summer and I am still employed throughout this school year. It’s a great experience for those going into the medical field.
Advice
The advice they gave me in the interview: “this job will be whatever you make of it”. It’s an incredible experience getting to follow doctors and help them out with administrative work. You get to meet incredibly smart and interesting people to expand your network and grow as a person.
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Rehab Aide
May 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
The staff in Pulmonary Rehab are not only committed to providing the best patient care experience, but to help you learn and grow as an future health care professional. I have learned so many clinical skills that I will be able to carry with my to any other careers. Great overall environment to work in. I leave each shift feeling like I helped a lot of people and learned a lot!
What I wish was different
Advice
You get what you put into it! Getting to know the patient and other staff will make this a great experience.
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Nursing Assistant Intern
May - August 2019 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
I loved that this experience gave me the opportunity to work hands on with patients. I was much more comfortable talking with patients during clinicals because of this experience. I also liked that the program was so short. It was only 10 weeks long so I still had 4 weeks of summer to relax. I was also given the option to continue working on the floor as a nursing assistant after the internship ended. I took the offer and am now really enjoying working in this position through the school year.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had opportunities to practice nursing skills. While I did have a lot of time to talk to nurses and ask them questions, I wasn’t allowed to perform any nursing skills even though I had learned them in school. I was expecting to get to do some blood draws and maybe pass some medications with the nurses but I was basically a nursing assistant.
Advice
Keep a journal of all your shifts! This job was full of “first times” for me in my nursing career and I’m glad I have some journal entries to look back on them.
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Student research assistant
December 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions during the interview. You’re going to be spending a lot of time in your lab so make sure it’s something you’re going to enjoy by asking lots of questions and really understanding the day to day aspects of your job. Plus it shows you care about finding a good fit for both yourself and the lab.
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EKG Technician
September 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
It's an amazing opportunity to be exposed to diverse patient experiences. You get to see everything as an EKG Tech.
What I wish was different
I wish that I didn't have to work as many weekends and that we got paid more for working holidays.
Advice
If you are planning on going to medical or PA school, this is great patient care experience that will prepare you for your future career.
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Valet
April 2019 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Flexible hours, positive work environment, not a boring, stand around kind of job.
What I wish was different
More extensive training.
Advice
Always ask questions and make good friends with your supervisors. This job isn’t hard but there is a trick to being good at it. Always be friendly and kind to patients.
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Computer Support
January - September 2019 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Lots of freedom, and was not stressful.
What I wish was different
It was far from campus.
Advice
Don't be intimidated at first. It'll come easy with time.
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Nursing Assistant
October 2017 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
I love working at UIHC as a nursing assistant. It allows me to build confidence in my ability to communicate with patients as well as gain experience with direct patient cares (bathing, vitals, activity, etc). I work in the ICU and was able to see some really unique patients, and the nurses are wonderful if you are wiling to learn. I also float to other units often so it gives me a variety of patients to work with.
What I wish was different
The only thing I wish was different would be that I have more responsibility in the ICU. The nurses pretty much do everything for the patients because they are so sick, so you have to build relationships with the nurses to learn more about patient care.
Advice
Go in with an open mind and do not be afraid to ask questions. Build relationships with the nurses and you will learn so much.
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student clerk
January 2018 - October 2019 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Staff and flexibility
What I wish was different
Often ran out of things for me to do
Advice
A great opportunity for anyone looking to work in healthcare without being a provider! I got to feel like I was making a difference at the hospital without any kind of medical degree
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BLS CPR Instructor
January 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
I love meeting new people, getting public speaking experience, & working in the hospital.
What I wish was different
I should've worked more hours! (I worked 35, but 40 hours are available during the summer)
Advice
Practice makes perfect. It's nerve-wracking at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's much more enjoyable.
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Nursing Assistant
December 2017 - March 2019 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
I worked as a MSS Float Nursing assistant and this job has given me experiences that I couldn't have received anywhere else and that continue to be exponentially important to my nursing education.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to transition to one floor instead of being a float NA, but most floors require a minimum of 20 hours a week.
Advice
I would say if you are interested in ANY career related to healthcare, the experience you gain as an NA will always be practical and applicable to your future career in healthcare.
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DIetary Clerk
April 2017 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
I like that I'm the person who helps hundreds of patients a day order their food. Most of the time, they're on a specific diet specification that limits them on what they can eat, so I'm the person that they talk to; to get them the best possible meal.
What I wish was different
That I got this job right when I moved to Iowa City because it pays me well for a student job.
Advice
Never take what you're eating for granted. Most patients at the hospital are extremely limited in what they can eat everyday. Also, really try to eat healthy. Not only will see incredible benefits to your body, but it will help you live a longer life!
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Student Hospitalist Assistant
May 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Being a part of an Internal Medicine team and participating on rounds, notes, obtaining records and scheduling future appointments for patients. The part I enjoyed the most was the one-on-one patient interaction I would get to have every day, as well as having a behind the scenes look at the intricacies of medicine.
What I wish was different
Nothing at all. This is the absolute best job I could have ever found.
Advice
This job requires commitment. You can't really miss a day or take days off. You have to be here every day, but if you genuinely enjoy the practice of medicine, it will not feel like work.
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Student Research Assistant
September 2015 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
The research environment
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Be committed and put in your best effort in your work in order to succeed.
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Student Hospitalist Assistant
May 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
The opportunity to view medicine from behind the scenes. I worked on a team of internal medicine doctors, acting as their primary support staff. I was able to observe and participate in daily rounding on patients, as well as having my own tasks which contributed to patient care.
What I wish was different
Advice
If you have an opportunity to apply to this position, absolutely do. It is 100% life-changing.
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Student Computer Support Technician
January 2019 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Fun environment
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Go for it
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Junior Volunteer
August 2014 - July 2016 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
The ability to volunteer in multiple departments as a Community Volunteer in the hospital.
What I wish was different
Absolutely nothing.
Advice
Volunteering at UIHC was quit the experience, I highly suggest doing it because you don’t need any experience, there’s people that gives you task to do and tells you how to do it. Sometimes you volunteer in partners. I got a scholarship after my volunteering service.
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Research Associate
May 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
The clinical experience I gained that’s applicable to my future endeavors.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would highly recommend any science major become involved in research. It’s something different and gives many professional and clinical/lab skills.
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Student Clerk
February 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
The overall position
What I wish was different
I don’t think anything
Advice
Take full advantage of what you’ll learn
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Summer 10 Internship
May - August 2018 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Learning more about my patient population's specific needs
What I wish was different
We needed more NAs on that floor. We were over worked and underpaid.
