Nursing Externship Program
“The externship program has allowed me to explore my skills in leadership, teamwork, and time management. Given the autonomy and safe environment, I practiced, established, and advanced my nursing skills. I am more than grateful for the experience I have gained through this program and recommend it to nursing students searching for a place to grow and learn.”
Kathleen Djami, Nursing extern
Program Details
Join our Nursing Externship Program at Kettering Health and embark on a transformative 10-week journey towards honing your clinical skills.
As a nursing student, you’ll be paired with experienced Registered Nurses, facilitating hands-on practice in our state-of-the-art facilities. This immersive experience offers more than just clinical exposure – it’s a chance to interact with senior leadership, attend free 6-credit upper division professional development classes at Kettering College, seize shadowing opportunities, and discover community in Dayton, Ohio.
- Application opens: August 28, 2023
- Application closes: November 20, 2023
First round of selections will be made at the end of December - Program start date: May 5, 2024
- Program end date: July 19, 2024
Anticipated BSN graduation date of December 24 or May 25
Sign-up for an informational session and interview here.
Requirements
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Must have completed Foudations, Med-Surg 1 and 2, Pharmacology, and Family by the summer of 2024
Benefits
- 300 hours of clinical experience with an RN nurse
- Shadowing opportunities
- Professional development classes
- Spiritual and community events
- Free housing
- Travel stipend
Departments Available
- Acute Care
- Behavioral Health
- Critical Care
- Emergency
- OR
- Women’s Health
Click here to apply for the Summer Externship Program
