Nurse Extern Program
Metro's Student Nurse Extern Program is an exciting program that offers practical, hands-on experience and gives nursing students the opportunity to learn the comprehensive role of a registered nurse while completing their education.
While working with a nurse preceptor, the extern builds confidence and develops clinical skills that are essential to master in order to effectively perform multiple procedures as a graduate nurse.
Our Student Nurse Extern Program takes place from May to August. Our positions are currently filled for the summer of 2008. We will accept new applications from the beginning of August to the end of November for consideration for summer of 2009.
Program Requirements:
- Within one year of graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program
- Successful completion of a clinical rotation
- Current Basic Life Support certification
Paid clinical externship opportunities are available in the following areas:
Assisted Breathing Center, Center for Restorative Care, Clinical Decision Unit, Emergency Department, Family Childbirth Center, Intensive Care Unit, Med/Surg/Pediatrics, Surgery, Surgical Prep and Recovery, and Telemetry.
Other opportunities available:
PCT I - Administers basic nursing care to patients, under the direction of a registered nurse.
Requirements: currently enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program, entering final year of degree completion, successful completion of nursing fundamentals course and first clinical rotation or CNA certification, Basic Life Support certification.
Note: Upon completion of a medical/surgical rotation, student will be elevated to PCT II status.
PCT II - Provides the same level of nursing care as a PCT I but often has greater responsibility for providing patient care.
Requirements: All PCT I requirements plus successful completion of medical/surgical rotation