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Nurse Extern Program
Grady’s Nurse Extern Program allows rising seniors or soon-to-graduate nursing students to build clinical competencies. Externs work under the direct supervision of a RN mentor who will supervise and direct their learning needs.
Program details
This is a paid summer position. The program consists of direct and indirect patient care experiences. Prerequisites
- Complete employment application and pre-employment health screen
- Official school transcript (sealed)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from instructors
- Current BLS
- Complete extern orientation
- Complete employment application and pre-employment health screen
Course Length
8 weeks
Program Goals
- Building bridges of opportunity
- Enhance skills proficiency
- Develop competencies through preceptorship
- Sustain a relationship with the new nurse
- Practical experience with theory
- Development of critical thinking
- Experience multicultural norms
- Develop leadership skills through preceptorship
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Grady is one of the world’s preeminent teaching hospitals. We offer world-class education and training in six areas: Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Interpreter Academy, Imaging Technology Schools, EMS Academy, and Clinical Pastoral Education.
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