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Nursing Extern Program
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Nursing Extern Program

The GHS Nursing Recruitment and Retention Council offers an exciting 12-week paid nursing program for nursing students.  The annual program ususally begins in May of each year, features one-on-one mentoring, choice of clinical placement and experience in the full continuum of care.

What does the program include?

  • One-week hospital orientation
  • Ten-week clinical experience - 36 hours per week, following an R.N. mentor's schedule
  • One-week unpaid vacation

Where will externs work?

Externs will rank their clinical area preferences for placement. To see the continuum of care and for exposure to acute care nursing, Externs will experience three clinical rotations in areas such as Emergency, Critical Care and Pediatrics.

Who is eligible?

The program is open to rising seniors enrolled in a bachelor of science in nursing program who have an anticipated graduation date within the next 12 months. Successful completion of at least one clinical course is also required.

What is the application process?

Candidates apply online at www.ghscareers.org (search job number 2011-8018 under new applicants) between January 3 and January 24, 2012. 

How are externs selected?

Fifteen externs will be selected after a comprehensive application review and interview process. Telephone screening interviews will be conducted February 6 – February 17, 2012. In-person interviews will be held between March 5 and March 23, 2012 for qualified applicants.  Notification of acceptance into the Extern Program will be the week of March 26, 2012.


2012 Nurse Extern Program Details

  • On-line applications accepted January 3 to January 24, 2012. (No exceptions or extensions).
  • All qualified candidates must apply online.  Search and apply for job number 2011-8018.
  • Fifteen externs will be selected after a comprehensive application review and interview process. Notification of acceptance will be the week of April 4, 2011.
  • Program Duration: May 21-August 4, 2012
  • One-week unpaid vacation - July 1 - July 7, 2012
     

For more information, contact Trish McGauly at 455-4304 or Cynthia Trout at 455-3717