# Internship General

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## [About the Internship General category](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/about-the-internship-general-category/580)

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Welcome to the Internship General category :bulb: Here you will find information to help you navigate your internship smoothly. From tips on how to ace your first day and call as an intern, to helpful courses to conside…

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## [Additional comments](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/additional-comments/33)

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Start thinking of doing your ACLS, AMLS, ATLS, and APLS/PALS short courses. Most of them expire after 2-3 years and will need to be renewed. They will definitely help you feel more confident in running a resus (though…

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## [What to take with you to work](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/what-to-take-with-you-to-work/30)

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Stethoscope. Stationery (see below). Water bottle. Lunch. Jimmy book (optional). Some departments have a specific book they want you to use. Some people use loose pages for the day or week. Maybe check out the departm…

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## [Surviving calls 101](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/surviving-calls-101/32)

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Things to always keep on you: Scissors, stapler, stethoscope, stamp. At least 2 pens. Blood gas syringe (where possible). Strapping tape and Opsite (or whatever your hospital uses to secure drips). High-energy snacks …

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## [What to keep on you during ward rounds](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/what-to-keep-on-you-during-ward-rounds/31)

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Stethoscope. At least 2 black pens. Your stamp. Mini stapler. Small pair of scissors. Cell phone! Patient list (can be compiled as the round progresses). Extra progress pages (for writing daily notes). Might differ pe…