Student Nurse Externship 2026
About The Position
MU Health Care’s 12-week Student Nurse Externship is designed for nursing students within one year of graduation. This program offers hands-on experience, allowing students to work alongside experienced RNs, gain confidence, and build a foundation for their future nursing careers. Upon successful completion, externs may have the opportunity to continue as a senior student nurse extern and receive special consideration for Graduate Nurse (GN) positions. The externship provides direct mentorship from experienced RNs, opportunities to practice advanced skills under RN supervision, and immersive patient care experience across various hospital units. It aims to build confidence and provide real-world experience to prepare students for their nursing careers. The program includes a 36-hour workweek that mirrors the life of a nurse. MU Health Care is recognized for its culture and team, fostering an inspired, hard-working, and collaborative environment driven by its mission to save and improve lives. The academic health system is the only one in mid-Missouri and includes seven hospitals, the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center, and the region's only Children's Hospital, along with over 90 specialty clinics.
Requirements
- Be within one year of graduation (Dec 2026–Aug 2027)
- Completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course
- GPA ≥ 2.5
- Complete online reference process
- Phone interview with HR
- Active BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
Responsibilities
- Work side by side with experienced RNs
- Practice advanced skills under RN supervision
- Gain immersive patient care experience across hospital units
- Ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
- Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses
- Rotating shifts, and holiday and work during inclement weather will be required
Benefits
- Mentorship from experienced RNs
- Opportunities to practice advanced skills
- Immersive patient care experience
- Confidence and real-world experience
- 36-hour workweek
- Special consideration for Graduate Nurse (GN) positions upon successful completion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
