Program Details 

The Nursing Assistant Program is designed for nursing students who have completed Foundations and are approaching their final clinical and academic experiences before graduation.

This immersive program offers hands-on experience in step-down, acute care, and emergency departments at Kettering Health. Participants work three 12-hour shifts per week, gaining confidence and clinical skills through direct patient care and growing autonomy in a real-world hospital environment. Students also benefit from shadowing opportunities and exposure to nursing leadership, providing insight into professional practice and future career paths.

Beyond the clinical setting, the program offers a supportive summer experience in Dayton, Ohio, with opportunities for connection, personal growth, and community engagement.

• Application opens: September 4, 2025  
• Application closes: Applications are now closed for the 2026 summer cohort
• Program start date: May 13, 2026 
• Program end date: August 1, 2026

Applications for our 2026 Summer Nursing Programs are officially closed. Applications for Summer 2027 will be available in Fall 2026.

Requirements

• Completed Foundations
• Anticipated BSN graduation date of December 25 or May 26

Benefits

• 300+ hours of clinical experience
• Shadowing opportunities
• Spiritual and community events
• Free housing
• Travel stipend

Departments Available

• Emergency
• Acute Care
• Step Down

For more information about our Nursing Assistant Program, please reach out to our program coordinator, Josh Stahl.