The Summer Nurse Extern program is a unique 12-week learning experience that runs from mid-May to early August and is open to nursing students. You are given the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills while working directly with a RN mentor on an clinical unit. The program involves direct patient care, off-unit experiences, networking and mentoring. Externs are also given the opportunity to apply for nursing scholarships.

To apply, you must be:

• Currently enrolled in a program leading to a degree that qualifies you for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Completed and passed a fundamentals of nursing course and at least one patient care clinical rotation.
• Preferably entering your senior year

Nurse extern applications are accepted January to early February each year.

For more information about the nurse extern program at St. John Hospital and Medical Center and St. John Macomb-Oakland, call 313-343-7491. For more information about the nurse extern program at Providence Hospital , call 248-849-5029.