Bartlesville, Oklahoma was my first stop. My week there consisted of orientation, social encounters with other interns, and an introduction to my mentor Sabrina Caldwell, a Prairie View Alumnus. The remainder of my experiences was at the Phillips 66 Sweeny Complex, in the small town of Sweeny Texas, where another Prairie View Alumni, Deborah Edison, continued as my mentor. In every endeavor, the most valuable experience is your learning experience. I was able to learn more about occupational documentation.
Safety is very important in a business, and documentation is important to the nursing profession.
In conclusion, I would like to give some highlights from my experience. Medical personnel, refinery employees, and other interns made my internship more exciting. Coordinators and mentors were always available when needed and periodically called to touch base with me. The medical staff was very cooperative and allowed me to interactively learn by allowing me to be involved in emergency situations, on-site care, and their annual health fair. Although it was challenging at times, the educational component compensated.