Nursing Externship Program

Next program start date: May 20, 2019

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 2018
• Have a cumulative 2.75 GPA or higher (preferred not required)
• Achieve a Nurse Aide II certification prior to start date

Application Process

Apply online - January 1 – February 12, 2019

• Critical Care (req# NUR00OU4)
• Emergency Department (req# NUR00OU3)
• Intermediate Care – (req# NUR00OU5)
• Med/Surg Services – (req# NUR00OU1)
• Women's & Children's Services (req# NUR00OUL)
• Pre/Post Cath Lab (req# NUR00OU7)

Upload college transcript as part of your application process. Official transcript not required.

*Applications will not be reviewed until all supporting documents are received.