Nursing Externship Program

Next program start date: June 1, 2021

General Program Overview

• Ten week program
• One week hospital orientation including: General Orientation, Clinical Orientation, Clinical Computer Orientation, & New Nurse Orientation
• Unit-based orientation and preceptorship with a seasoned nurse preceptor
• Opportunities to develop and utilize clinical skills encompassed by the Nursing
• Assistant II certification
• Role shadowing opportunities for special procedures and in various specialty care areas
• Monthly peer support and continuing education sessions

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Be entering senior year of nursing school in Fall 2021
• Have an average 2.5 GPA or higher (preferred)
• Achieve a Nurse Aide II certification prior to start date

Application Process

Apply online - January 13 – February 13, 2021

• Critical Care - (req# 2645)
• Medicine & Short Stay – (req# 2651)
• Emergency Department - (req# 2657)
• Intermediate Care – (req# 2652)
• Surgery Services (Med/Surg) – (req#2669)
• Women’s Services – (req#2619)
• Pre/Post Cath Lab - (req# 2653)
• Heart & Vascular Diagnostics – (req# 2655)
• Float Pool – (req #2746)
• Surgical Services (req#2747)