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Experience a career in health care

Gain firsthand insight into various roles available with Nebraska Medicine.

Discover your future with our job shadowing program

Job shadowing is an invaluable opportunity to gain insights into various careers in health care. By observing professionals in their day-to-day roles, you can better understand the responsibilities, challenges and rewards of their work.

Benefits of job shadowing

  • Observe what it's like to work in different health care settings.
  • Clarify your career goals and identify a path that suits you best.
  • Learn about the skills and qualifications needed for various roles.
  • Build connections with colleagues who can offer advice and mentorship.

Get the most out of your job shadowing experience

Discover how to effectively prepare for your job shadowing experience, engage with your host and reflect on your insights with practical tips and resources.

Prepare

Get ready for your job shadowing experience with our essential preparation guide, including all the steps to ensure you're set up for success.

Engage

Maximize your time by learning to actively engage with your host, ask insightful questions and build valuable connections.

Reflect

Review our tips on effective reflection about your experience. Schedule a follow-up with your leader to discuss your insights and next steps.

“The experience and flexibility of working as a phlebotomist during nursing school helped me become the nurse I am today.”

— TaChelle Rhames, RN
Staff Nurse, Surgical Services
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"The Nebraska Medicine culture has emboldened me to 'do it afraid.' It is so empowering to know that each mistake or failure really can be internalized as an opportunity for learning and growth."

— Karl Houfek
Revenue Cycle Training/QA Analyst
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