Thursday, November 21, 2019

#theVIPexperience Post #77: Current VIP


    During my freshman year, I changed a lot as a person. This can be attributed to many things: living on my own for the first time, meeting new people, and facing new challenges. Despite all of these factors, I attribute the most change to one experience: The Crossroad Health Center Volunteer Internship Program. During my first semester as a volunteer intern, I was given the opportunity to shadow a nurse practitioner and follow up with patients and serve them in any way they needed. I worked with patients to continue their care with a specialist and ensuring that they are able to find a provider who accepts their insurance. Being able to aid and serve an underrepresented population was a truly impactful experience that gave me a lot of perspective on how truly blessed I am. It also gave me a lot of valuable hands-on experience that I can use in my future profession. Through this program, I learned valuable knowledge about documentation, HIPPA laws, and how to interact with different types of patients. Being able to shadow a nurse practitioner was an exceptional experience that further confirmed that I had chosen the perfect career for me. My second semester featured the most personal and academic challenges I have faced in my life, but I always found solace in going to the Crossroad Health Center. I would work two four-hour shifts each week, but it never once felt like it was an obligation. It immediately became the highlight of my week each week and gave me many meaningful connections and friendships. 


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