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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

WORLD-CLASS TEACHING HOSPITAL


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.

Contact List


Nurse Extern Program Manager

(404) 616–5394

Nurse Recruitment team

(404) 616–6161

Get Started

Ready to get going in a nursing career that changes lives?  Start your journey right here, right now! Call (404) 616-6161