Student Nurse
Externship
Program

Student Nurse Extern Program

• Overview - The Student Nurse Extern program is designed to support, grow and develop the student nurse into a successful and thriving professional RN and valued Wellstar team member. There are two levels for Student Nurse Externs, I and II.
• Student Nurse Extern I - must have completed one semester of study at an accredited school of nursing and can provide basic care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Student Nurse Extern I is required to work a minimum of 12-hours per pay period and is available to work during summer and winter breaks in alignment with academic calendars.
• Student Nurse Extern II – is within one-year of anticipated graduation at an accredited school of nursing and can perform SNE I duties as well as perform advanced technical procedures in accordance with their knowledge, skill and training. The Student Nurse Extern II is required to work a minimum of 12-hours per pay period and is available to work during summer and winter breaks in alignment with academic calendars.