Student Nurse Externship Program

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Paid Summer Student Nurse Extern Position

Program Interest Form

The Student Nurse Externship Program offers nursing students the chance to gain hands-on experience in our various hospitals under the supervision of registered nurse (RN) preceptors.

This 8 to 10-week program during the summer months is designed to bridge the gap between classroom education and real-world clinical practice, enhancing students' skills and confidence. During the program, externs work closely with RN preceptors to assess patient needs, plan and deliver interdisciplinary care, and perform basic clinical skills safely and competently.

• Each participating hospital appoints a liaison to oversee the program, ensuring externs receive thorough orientation and training.
• Externs are evaluated weekly, and their competencies are verified using a hospital-specific skills checklist.
• Preceptors, who are experienced RNs, provide 1:1 supervision, support, and feedback to externs throughout the program.
• This structured approach ensures that externs can effectively apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while developing critical clinical skills and professional behaviors.
• The program not only benefits the students by providing valuable experience but also helps reduce vacancy rates and create a pipeline of well-trained nursing professionals for the hospital.

Program Requirements

In order to be considered for the Student Nurse Extern Program the following criteria must be met:

1. Students must be in good standing as indicated by their academic institution
2. Students must have completed at least 2 clinical nursing courses
3. Students must readily accept responsibility for adhering to the orientation schedules and the subsequent work schedule as defined by the hospital

Important Dates

November 3^rd, 2025 – Applications Open

December 1^st, 2025 – Deadline to Apply

Early January, 2026 – Interviews Begin

June 1^st, 2026 – Externship Program Begins

August 7^th, 2026 – Externship Program Ends

Program Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in our Summer Student Nurse Externship Program. The application period has closed for Summer 2025. If you are interested in receiving information when applications open for the 2026 Program, please complete the form below.