Junior/First-Year Nursing Student

Our newly enhanced Nurse Extern Program gives you the unique opportunity to apply the theory you have learned in the classroom and your clinical rotations to the hospital setting. You will benefit from the expertise of varied nursing personnel and work with diverse patient populations. We have many exciting clinical settings from which to choose.

You will work 20 to 40 hours each week in a designated department for 10 weeks.

At the completion of the program, you have the opportunity to meet with your peers and celebrate the successes of your program.

Our program offers you:

• An RN preceptor.
• Valuable educational opportunities.
• Continued work opportunities in part-time or relief positions beyond the Extern Program (optional).
• Consultations with the Program Specialist when you need additional assistance and/or guidance.

How can I become an extern?

• You must be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed one year of the nursing curriculum.
• Minimally you must be able to work 20 to 40 hours per week for 10 weeks. (Flexible schedules available).
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR).
• Listed as a Nurse Aide I and II with the NC Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Registry and North Carolina Board of Nursing (both Nurse Aide I and II are required).

How do I apply?

Submit a completed application and include the following:

• Extern Supplement .
• A copy of your sealed nursing school transcript.
• Three Clinical Instructor references.
• If you are a current employee, you will need two instructor references and one reference from your Department Director.
• If you are an external applicant, you will be required to submit to a drug screen and background check prior to employment.
• If selected, you will be called by Nurse Recruitment and an appointment will be made for you to interview with Nurse Recruitment.
• You will then interview with the department to which you will be assigned. If you are offered a position, you will be contacted by Nurse Recruitment and proceed with the hiring process.
• The externship begins in May of each year, and we are currently accepting applications. There are limited number of positions allocated for this program. For this reason, we cannot accept applications after the deadline of Nov. 30, 2008.

If you would like to know more about our Nurse Extern Program or wish to receive an application, contact Nurse Recruitment or call 336-832-7874.