Description
Five Week Winter Extern Program
$18.00/hr
"The Summer Extern Program at Mercy Ardmore was my avenue to determine what kind of nurse I will become and what department suits me the most. Over the course of two months, I worked alongside nearly 40 nurses, each having different nursing styles. This allowed me to learn the ways of nursing in a hospital setting. I was extremely nervous in the beginning, having only experienced a handful of clinical days during my first year of nursing school. I am now confident in my decision to become a nurse and am eager to finish my degree. The amount of valuable lessons learned this summer has lead me to believe that paid externships should be a requirement of all nursing programs. By spending this time in the field learning from real nursing experiences, student nurses will graduate with more confidence and passion to improve patient care across the board."
-Quade Hays, Murray State May 2025 graduate
Overview:
During your five-week externship, you will have the opportunity to experience working with a preceptor in two departments. Discover where your passion for nursing is leading you at Mercy!
Qualifications:
Education: Completed one year of RN clinicals at an accredited School of Nursing with anticipated Spring or Winter 2025 graduation date
Certifications: BLS Certification required before assigned to care for patients independently
In addition to the online application the following documents must be brought to the in person interview:
- Electronic Transcript
- Skills Checklist signed by Clinical Instructor
Application Deadline: November 4th
Program will begin on December 9, 2024 and end on January 11, 2025 (with opportunity to stay in a Nurse Tech role after the completion of the extern program)
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
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