Student Nurse Externships
Transitioning from the classroom to a career can be challenging. You can get a head start on your nursing career by taking advantage of this unique opportunity to explore the rewarding world of pediatric nursing.
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Application Process
In November, the Student Nurse Extern job is posted on CHKD.org/Careers with an online application deadline of January 1.
What are the steps to apply?
- Submit an online application via the Student Nurse Extern job posting by the deadline of January 1.
- Await an email from the program coordinator.
- Follow steps to submit the remaining application packet by the deadline of February 1.
- If you are selected to proceed, a virtual interview will be scheduled.
What should the remaining application packet include?
- Resume
- A formal resume listing work experience, student activities, and any honors received. You will have already uploaded this with your online application at the time of applying.
- References
- Two letters of recommendation from nursing school faculty, one of which will need to be from a clinical nursing instructor.
- Official Transcript
- Arrange for your school to prepare and send a copy of your official transcript. Transcripts can either be mailed or sent electronically and must be sealed and tamper free. This will serve to verify that you are a nursing student in good standing.
- Nursing Course Summary
- List and briefly describe the nursing courses you will have completed by May 2024.
- Personal Essay
- In 500 words or less, describe your personal goals and objectives. What would you like to gain from your participation in the student nurse extern program? Why should you be selected?
- Unit Preferences
- Review the unit descriptions list provided by the program coordinator and choose three departments that you prefer to be assigned to during the externship.
