This program is only for students in a traditional BSN track. For job opportunities please check out the Nursing Careers website.

Program Information

The Student Nurse Extern Program 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 didactic learning coupled with nearly 10 weeks of concentrated time spent on a selected unit under the direct supervision of a RN preceptor. It is a unique experience that allows BSN students to function in a nursing role in a supportive learning 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 in the first days of the program. Students who are selected for this program must be prepared for a full 36-40-hour commitment per week (approximately 360 total hours of clinical work).

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• You must commit to all program and orientation dates.
• You must follow your preceptor's work schedule (including weekends and off shifts).
• You will not know your work schedule or who your assigned preceptor will be until the first week of the program.
• Email Mark Erber at merber@med.umich.edu if you have any questions.

PROGRAM STIPEND

• $6400 stipend for the duration of the program

 

Application Open Date: November 1, 2022

Application Closing Date: November 30, 2022

 

2023 Program Applicant Requirements

1. Current enrollment in a traditional BSN nursing program
2. Graduation date: Winter 2023 or Spring 2024
3. Completion of junior level clinical requirements
4. Completion of a minimum of three (3) clinical rotations by program start date (May 2023)
5. Students with an interest in a Pediatric placement: completion of at least one clinical experience in a pediatric acute care hospital setting by program start date (May 2023)
6. An overall 3.0 GPA or higher
7. Submission of an unofficial transcript (does not need to include fall 2022 grades)
8. Two recommendations from nursing CLINICAL faculty
9. Submission of a Resume
10. Submission of a Professional Statement of Interest (1-2 pages maximum)
11. Submission of Meaningful Event (1-2 pages maximum)

PROGRAM AREAS

• Adult Critical Care
• Adult Acute Care
• Pediatric Critical Care
• Pediatric Acute Care
• Women’s Hospital (birthing center, postpartum, etc.)*
• Adult Emergency Department*

  *These areas are for University of Michigan Students only. This is an enhanced program with different requirements and service commitments. More details will be provided to those who have an interest in these areas.

APPLICATION

• You will submit the application through Qualtrics.
• Please see the checklist below to assist you in preparing for your Qualtrics application submission.
• Do not submit the checklist with the application. The checklist is for your reference.

 

Application Checklist   Refer to our Application Checklist to prepare for your application. Checklist will not be submitted.

Application   Qualtrics Application Link Opens November 1st, 2022 Closes November 30th, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Audience: Nursing at Michigan | Author/Contact: Externship Team
Web Publisher: Irene Knokh | October 31, 2022