Vantaggi
• You get real hands-on experience. You’re not just watching — you’re actually doing vitals, patient care, and getting comfortable in the hospital setting.
• When you have a good nurse, you can learn a lot. Some nurses are amazing and will actually explain things, show you skills, and let you be involved.
• You get exposure to different units. This helps you figure out what you like and don’t like before becoming an RN.
• It builds confidence. Being around patients and real situations makes you way more prepared than just clinicals alone.
• You learn how the hospital actually runs — teamwork, communication, time management, all of it.
Svantaggi
• You’re not always able to follow a nurse as much as you’d like, which can limit learning opportunities.
• You get floated to different units often, so it can feel inconsistent and hard to build relationships or routine.
• Sometimes there’s a lot of responsibility on you, especially with tasks, and it can feel overwhelming.
• Not all nurses are willing to teach, so your experience really depends on who you’re with that day.
• At times, it can feel more like tech work than a learning role, especially when the unit is busy.