Nurse Extern Program

UofL Health is offering nursing students three-level nurse externships in which externs will be immersed in the role of a professional nurse. At UofL Health our nursing students have the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical specialties with the diverse patient population we serve.

The three-level nurse externship will provide the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional nursing staff providing hands-on patient care and help externs develop clinical reasoning skills necessary for quality patient care delivery.

Jumpstart your nursing career and apply to the 2024 UofL Health Nurse Extern Program today!

Admission Criteria

Rolling admission once the candidate meets qualifications
Actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
Completed Nursing Fundamentals
Two letters of recommendation from nursing faculty
Resume
Exemplar on goals participation/cover letter
Successful interview
AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider
Unofficial transcript

Nurse Extern 1

PRN position
Scheduled observations for specialty areas (ED, OR, PACU, etc.)
Applications and start dates open October 1 and run through April 19th
Duties as per the job description of a PCA

Summer Extern Intensive
Program Dates: May 13-July 19, 2024

Program Dates: May 15-July 21, 2023

Eight-week program
Anticipated graduation date by Sept. 2025
Directly precepted by an RN in the clinical area of interest

Work Toward Validated Competency to
Meet Extern 2 Criteria
Eight-Week Intensive - Matched to a Unit

Directly precepted by RN
24 hours per week (One week vacation allowed)
Complete nurse extern 2 skills check-offs
Immersed in the role of the RN, refining skills:
- Physical assessment
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- Clinical reasoning
Performs all RN skills under the direct supervision of RN preceptor
Performs nurse extern 2 skills independently, following each skill check off
Performs PCA skills independently