Student Nurse Externship
Program Goals:
- Provide learning opportunities that enhance clinical competence through the development of priority setting, clinical decision-making, delegation and time management skills
- Enhance the understanding of the multidimensional roles of the registered professional nurse; helping to bridge the education-practice gap that often occurs during the transition from the student role into the role of the registered professional nurse
- Role modeling and exposure to the exceptional practice environment of a Magnet designated hospital
- Educational opportunities offered by clinical educators, clinical nurse specialists and subject matter experts
- Provision of networking, mentorship and potential job opportunities upon graduation
Program Dates and Information:
Application Due Date: 9/25/2026
Start Date: 12/21/2026
End Date: 1/9/2027
The Nurse Extern will commit to a full-time (36 hour) schedule for 3 weeks (dates indicated above). Hours vary and may include day and night shifts, weekends and holidays during the Externship. You will be expected to work the shifts that your preceptors(s) are scheduled. Orientation on Day 1 (12/21/2026) is mandatory.
Eligibility Factors: Please provide an updated resume with graduation date
- Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
- Graduation date of Fall Spring 2027, Summer 2027, Fall 2027
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Valid CPR/BLS Certification throughout program participation dates
- Completion of application packet within deadline requirements (including a Statement of Purpose and Resume)
- Additional details will be provided after Externship application is submitted.
- All application materials should be submitted together, in one email.