Student Nurse Externship - Summer 2026 Program
About The Position
Boone Hospital Center is excited to offer the Winter Nurse Externship Program for qualified nursing students. Nurse externs selected for this program will work in the clinical setting with highly qualified preceptors. The program is structured to allow nurse externs to see patients on a continuum of care throughout the hospital experience. Nurse externs are guided by a nurse mentor who oversee the experience in the various clinical settings. Nurse externs will have the flexibility to work 216 hours during the 8-week program in the summer or 108 hours during the 4-week program in the winter. The Boone Health Student Nurse Externship has six areas of focus where the extern has the potential to work with preceptors from the following settings: Medical area of focus : Medical Specialties unit, Dialysis unit, GI Lab, Diabetes Clinic, Pulmonary Function Testing lab, Pain Clinic, Intensive Care Unit Surgical area of focus: Pre-op, Operating Room (General Surgery), Post-op acute care, Surgical Specialties unit, Orthopedic Specialties unit, Wound Clinic, Intensive Care Unit Oncology/Neurological area of focus : Oncology/Neurology unit, Inpatient Rehab unit, EEG Lab, Operating Room, Post-op Acute Care, Radiology Specials, Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular area of focus : Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiovascular Unit, Operating Room, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Rehab Maternal Child Heath area of focus : Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, Well Baby Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery, Childbirth classes, Lactation consultations Intensive Care area of focus : All adult ICU, Emergency Department, Cardiac Cath Lab, Operating Room
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled in an Accredited Nursing Program
- Completion of two semesters of clinical experience prior to the start of the externship experience
- Senior status in current nursing program
- Verification of good academic standing in current nursing program
- Attainment of a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (verified by unofficial transcript)
- Expected graduation from approved program within one year of externship
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse Assistant
Responsibilities
- Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
- Administers or assists patients with ADLs, performs vital signs, I&O, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, Foley care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
- Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
- Documents all patient care activities provided.
- Assists nurse with patient and family education.
- Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient’s needs.
- Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
- Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.
Benefits
- Free Employee Parking
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
