Intern Student Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Was amazing at giving me the experience of a professional nurse and the working conditions and structures with procedures. A great internship.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The staff I interacted with were all very helpful and concentrated on providing the best possible service.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was always briefed and given a demonstration on anything I was unsure of or not completely confident over. Everyone was incredibly supportive.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The ward I worked on was classified as a B ward in terms of business. I did find it very stressful and panicky at times but everyone around me were very encouraging and helped me calm down.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was encouraged to make decisions autonomously, but I was always required to report my ideas and get their response, guidance, and authority.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The most engaging and rewarding time of my life! Of soooo much benefit!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • At certain hectic times the atmosphere was electric and on edge but I think I thrived on the pressured environment.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • No issues.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was deployed on several different wards to further my skills and knowledge of the possible areas and departments which was of great help.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A definite possibility when i graduate.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Everything was a concentrated on work rather than socialising.

    0/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived with my boyfriend's parents so it was very cheap for me.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife is good, with Manchester neighbouring, though work commitments did keep me from partying much.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • None at all.

    1/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North West

November 2010

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