Externship Program
Experience the world of nursing before you graduate. The more you know about nursing, the better prepared you will be for a nursing career. Our Nursing Extern Program is designed to give you a hands-on professional experience before you begin your career as a nurse. During this eight-week program you will be paired with a registered nurse and supported by clinical nurse specialists. You also will be awarded a certificate for your successful Extern Program upon completion.
The Nursing Extern Program includes:
- Eight-week program beginning June 7, 2010
- Temporary full-time positions (no benefits).
- Combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts depending
on the Preceptor's schedule (36/40 hours/week).
- Educational Classes
- Evidence based Poster project
Requirements:
- Rising Senior nursing student
- Must have completed one adult med/surg rotation
- Current transcript
- Two clinical instructor references
(One must be from adult med/surg instructor)
- Current BCLS
- Commitment to 8 week program
The Nurse Extern position will be available online for application in January. For further information, e-mail Jessica Ericson at jericson@sjha.org or call (678) 843-5061.
