The Student Nurse Internship Program is an 8-week program designed to provide nursing students entering their senior year with the opportunity for clinical practice in a supportive learning environment. Interns are assigned to a particular clinical unit. They work with a trained RN preceptor. A clinical educator meets with the interns and their preceptors regularly throughout the summer. The educator serves as a clinical mentor and resource for both, the interns and the preceptors. Interns also participate in educational sessions on a variety of clinical issues and professional development topics.
Objectives
The program will provide students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to the clinical setting by:
- Increasing the ability to function as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team
- Enhancing clinical and communication skills
- Observe clinical area of choice
- Begin transition from student nurse to a professional nurse
Requirements
- Current student, in good standing, in an accredited Nursing Program
- Successful completion of the medical/surgical rotation
- Two letters of recommendation from clinical program faculty
- Official transcript
- Essay
- Successful completion of the SFHMC application process
- Successful completion of orientation and validation of skills required
Opportunities Beyond Internship Program
- Per Diem employment during the school year as available based on institutional needs
- Many student nurse interns transition into graduate nurse residency following graduation and passing NCLEX
At Saint Francis you will experience:
- Consistent support from nurse educators and program facilitator
- Professionally trained preceptors
- Educational classes on clinical and professional development topics
- You will become a valued member of the healthcare team
Internships are available in a wide range of clinical areas including:
- Intensive Care
- Emergency Department
- Oncology
- Medical/Surgical
- Women/Infants
- Surgery
- Behavioral Health
- Telemetry
- Orthopedics
- Geriatrics
Internship Program
Paid opportunity to enhance your knowledge and clinical experience