You can arrange an in-depth one-on-one experience shadowing a professional in your career area. Contact the hospital of your choice. Some programs require shadowing prior to admission into the clinical phase. See the Admissions Criteria to see shadowing requirements for your program/s of interest since there may be specific instructions and forms.
Remember to present a professional image when arranging and attending your shadowing day. They could be your future employers and co-workers!
To arrange shadowing (this is not a complete list - just the result of a telephone survey in 2008):
Carlisle Regional Medical Center - contact Lisa Peabody, Recruiter (717) 960-3253 for an information packet
Chambersburg Hospital (Summit Health) - www.SummitHealth.org/discoverhealthcareers, and click on Shadow Program Application
Ephrata Hospital - arrangements made through the department managers - hospital main phone - (717) 733-0311
Gettysburg Hospital (Wellspan) - contact Teresa Lawyer, Coordinator of Volunteer Services (717) 338-3233
Good Samaritan Hospital Lebanon) - contact Mrs. Bernie Foran, RN, MSN, (717) 270-7768 - bforan@gshleb.com
Hanover Hospital - Contact Connie Klunk in Volunteer Services (717) 637-3711 (ask for Connie Klunk)
Holy Spirit Hospital (Camp Hill) - contact Education Department (717) 763-2553
Lancaster General - contact Kristi Colon (717) 544-5576
Lancaster Regional Medical Center - approval and arrangements are made through department directors - Hospital main phone (717) 291-8211
Memorial Hospital (York) - contact Sue Luchka (717) 849-5439. If you get voice mail, Sue requests that you leave a message with your name (spell it), phone number, address and what area you would like to shadow.
Pinnacle -www.pinnaclehealth.org - select Careers and then Shadow Programs for information and to download shadowing form.
Waynesboro Hospital (Summit Health) - www.SummitHealth.org/discoverhealthcareers, and click on Shadow Program Application
York Hospital (Wellspan) http://www.wellspancareers.org/default.aspx?pageid=yorkshadowingprogram for information and forms. For career investigation only. Not intended to fulfill class requirements.
