O estágio extracurricular e suas contribuições na formação acadêmica: Um relato de experiência

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Abstract: This paper aims to report the experience of a student of the Undergraduate Nursing Course, during an extracurricular internship that was not mandatory. This is a descriptive, qualitative study of the experience report type, about the student's experience, addressing the description of the non-mandatory internship, the sector, activities performed, challenges and personal and professional impact during the monitoring of pregnant patients, postpartum women, patients with gynecological complaints and victims of sexual abuse. The practice of supervised internship in health is a crucial stage in the academic training and professional development of students. It offers valuable opportunities to develop practical skills and apply theoretical knowledge in real situations. This complementary activity allows the student to reflect and make a better choice in the clinical specialty that he/she intends to follow based on the experience of the routine of his/her future career. The experience of working in the gynecology and obstetrics sector also contributed to broadening her perspectives for a possible follow-up in the area and improving skills such as critical and reflective reasoning, decision-making and leadership, which are important for success in professional life.