UMHS BSN Student Nurse Extern Program
Info for incoming 2012 Externs
Target Audience: UMHS Nursing Students and prospective externs from other schools
Author/Contact: Externship Team: Mary Anne Brancheau, Mark Erber, Irene Knokh, Betty Tecco
Webmaster: Irene Knokh
Last reviewed date: May 22, 2012
Congratulations to this year's Nurse Externs! Next year's application information will be available in late October or November 2012.
About our programThe University of Michigan Student Nurse Extern Program is a work/study experience, which focuses on the utilization of the nursing process to meet the bio/psycho/social needs of the patient with real or potential life threatening health problems.The program consists of ten weeks of concentrated time spent on a selected unit, under the direct supervision of a RN preceptor. It is a unique experience that allows students to function in a nursing role in a safe and supportive environment.
The Student Nurse Extern Program offers the participants an exceptional opportunity to develop their nursing skills. The didactic portion of the program is concentrated during the first two weeks of the program. Students who are selected for this program must be prepared for a full 36-40 hour commitment per week (over 360 total hours of clinical work). This year's program dates are May 21st through July 27th.
- Program Dates: May 21-July 27, 2012
- Orientation Schedule (5 pages-Word 2010 document)
- Program Content website:(Central Nursing Orientation)
- Program Booklet
- Students are required to attend all parts of the program including orientation.
- Payment: Externs receive a taxable stipend ($4800). They will be paid $2400 on May 31st and $2400 on June 30th.
- Externs in the Pediatrics area: Betty Tecco
- Externs in the Adult Med Surg and ICU areas: Mark Erber
- Weekly Notes information (below):
- EXTERNS: Weekly Notes (you are required to complete these every week)
- PRECEPTORS: Weekly Notes (must be completed weekly)
- EXTERNS and PRECEPTORS: verify your name (spellcheck; correct unit)
- You need to complete this survey once unless your preceptor chanes or you have a new preceptor while your current one is on vacation.
- Please confirm with your unit; there may be specific uniform policies
- Check the UMHS Dress policy (internal site; accessible only from UMHS campus)
- You are not required to work during the holidays (Memorial Day and Independence Day)
- If you need to have additional time off, please double check with your preceptor and coordinator
- If you need to miss a shift or reschedule, please contact your preceptor, your host unit, and Externship coordinator
Vitally Important Information and phone numbers:
- Occupational Heatlh (MHealthy): 734-764-8021
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- Contact Externship Team (Externship@med.umich.edu)
- Mary Anne V. Brancheau, B.S.N., R.N., Educational Nurse Coordinator, Nurse Externship Program & Clinical Placement Coordinator, Professional Development & Education
- Mark Erber, M.S.N., RN, Staff Specialist, Professional Development and Education
- Irene Knokh, M.A., M.Ed., Instructional Design Consultant, Nurse Extern Program and Professional Development & Education
- Betty Tecco, M.S.N., R.N., Externship Program Coordinator, Retired Lecturer, UM School of Nursing
Webmaster: Irene Knokh (734-763-8035) | Last reviewed May 22, 2012
