Nurse Extern Applicants
WakeMed's Nurse Externship program is a 10-week paid program for students preparing for their senior year in an accredited nursing program. WakeMed externs are partnered with experienced nurse preceptors to help develop valuable nursing skills in a supportive and nurturing team environment.
This unique program helps nursing students navigate the hospital environment, and gain a wealth of skills and experience to prepare for a future career in nursing. The 32-36 hour paid work week combines orientation activities, continuing education classes, and CNA skills. The program runs each year from May through July.
Program Objectives
As a WakeMed Nurse Extern, you will:
- Partner with registered nurse preceptors in a supportive, nurturing environment
- Develop technical skills in delivering patient care
- Utilize critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate competence in theory application
- Collaborate as a participating partner with members of the health care team
- Experience nursing in a hands-on environment
Program Elements
As a WakeMed Nurse Extern, you will have dedicated nurse preceptor(s) and participate in the following activities:
- Nurse Extern Orientation Program
- Two 4-5 week rotations on two different units within the WakeMed system
- Shift rotations (various hours and days)
- Two days of continuing education
- 32-36 hours per week for ten weeks
Program Requirements
To be eligible for the WakeMed Nurse Externship Program, you must:
- Be a rising senior in an accredited nursing program
- Be listed as both a NAI and NAII in the state of North Carolina at the start of the program
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Have a strong desire to learn and a serious commitment to patient safety and quality
- Be available to work the schedule of assigned nurse preceptor (may be days, nights, weekends)
The Nurse Externship Program is sponsored by the Nursing Education department and is coordinated by a Nursing Resource Specialist with experience in nurse development.
How Do I Apply?
Please apply online to the Nurse Extern - Summer 2010 position. Online applications will be accepted November 5, 2009 - January 15, 2010. All required documentation must be submitted on or before January 29, 2010. Early application & submission of required materials is encouraged.
You must submit three (3) Nurse Extern WakeMed reference forms completed by a Nursing Clinical Instructor & an official copy (issued by your school's Registrar) of your most recent transcript.
Please forward Nurse Extern Reference Forms & Official Copy of Transcript to:
WakeMed Nursing Education Department
Attn.: Elaine Marinello
P.O. Box 14465
Raleigh, NC 27610-4465
Click here to download the WakeMed Nurse Extern Reference Form
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