Hunterdon Health offers shadowing opportunities for anyone age sixteen (16) or older to acquire clinical and non-clinical educational experiences.
Shadowing positions are for no more than eight (8) hours in each setting and are non-paid opportunities. During their time shadowing, shadows cannot enter isolation rooms and will be unable to provide any hands-on care. This is strictly an opportunity for observation.
**Please note that students are assigned based on the availability of the department.
We are currently offering shadowing opportunities in the following departments:
• Inpatient Nursing, Outpatient Nursing, Inpatient Physical Therapy,
Outpatient Physical/Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Medical Imaging, Lab
Home Health, Hunterdon Hospice, and Human Resources.
The shadowing experience will give individuals an opportunity to:
• Tour the facility and department
• Observe daily tasks
• Meet with our employees within the department they are assigned to
• Gain insight into potential career paths within the healthcare field
Application Deadline:
Spring Shadowing Period:
March 10th - April 30th
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Summer Shadowing Period:
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Fall Shadowing Period:
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Winter Shadowing Period:
Eligibility
• High School students sixteen (16) or older
• Undergraduate or graduate college students
Application Process
• Individuals who are interested in participating in the shadow program in any of the participating departments must complete the online application located on our website
• Submit a short essay on why they are interested in the shadow program at Hunterdon Health and what they expect to gain from the experience
Shadowing in a non-clinical area
• Shadow Program Application
• Student will submit a short essay stating why they are interested in the program at Hunterdon Health and what they expect to gain from the experience
• Confidentiality and HIPAA Privacy Acknowledgment
• Orientation Packet and Acknowledgement
Shadowing in a clinical area
• Shadow Program Application
• Student will submit a short essay stating why they are interested in the program at Hunterdon Health and what they expect to gain from the experience
• Confidentiality and HIPAA Privacy Acknowledgment
• Orientation Packet and Acknowledgement