Nursing Apprentice
Allegheny Intermediate Unit/ Upmc Apprenticeship Program
Upmc Presbyterian Hospital
During my senior year of high school, I had an apprenticeship at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Over the four months I was there, I shadowed four different units: The Trauma Unit, The Intensive Care Unit (ICU), The Emergency Department (ED), and The Occupation/ Physical Therapy Unit. This experience allowed me to shadow nurses who worked at the hospital during their rotation. Being able to see four different units explained more about each unit, what all occurs on those floors, and the roles and… Show more During my senior year of high school, I had an apprenticeship at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Over the four months I was there, I shadowed four different units: The Trauma Unit, The Intensive Care Unit (ICU), The Emergency Department (ED), and The Occupation/ Physical Therapy Unit. This experience allowed me to shadow nurses who worked at the hospital during their rotation. Being able to see four different units explained more about each unit, what all occurs on those floors, and the roles and responsibilities of the nurses. Show less