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

Applications for the summer 2025 program will be accepted from November 1st through 30th, 2024.

2025 Program Applicant Requirements

1. PROGRAM APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

   1. Current enrollment in a traditional BSN nursing program
   2. Graduation date: Winter 2025 or Spring 2026
   3. Completion of junior-level clinical requirements
   4. Completion of a minimum of three (3) clinical rotations by program start date (May 2025)
   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 2025)
   6. An overall 3.0 GPA or higher
   7. Submission of an unofficial transcript (does not need to include fall 2024 grades)
   8. Two recommendations from nursing CLINICAL faculty
   9. Submission of a Resume
   10. Submission of a Professional Statement of Interest (2 pages maximum)
   11. Submission of Meaningful Event (2 pages maximum)

Program Areas

• Adult Critical Care
• Adult Acute Care
• Pediatric Critical Care
• Pediatric Acute Care

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.

Target Audience: Michigan Medicine Nursing | Author/Contact: Externship Team | Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Web Publisher: Irina Knokh iknokh@med.umich.edu and April Stingo astingo@med.umich.edu