Nurse Externship - Summer
Norman Regional Health System’s Summer Nurse Externship program offers nursing students valuable hands-on experience to foster their professional development in the field.
Through the Nurse Externship, participants gain a wealth of knowledge and expertise through hands-on experience, with access to our nationally accredited programs. The program's structured curriculum promotes professional growth, allowing the externs to receive direct observation from registered nurse roles across diverse patient populations. Norman Regional is recognized for creating a supportive and welcoming atmosphere for student nurses.
Learn about our Nurse Externs, what you will learn and how to apply.
Program Details
The Nurse Externship Program at Norman Regional is designed for nursing students seeking hands-on experience in a clinical setting.
Externs will work closely with RNs, gaining exposure to the patient population of each unit, deepening their understanding of the role of the nurse, growing their skills, and enhancing their clinical judgement and critical decision-making abilities in real-time, hands-on situations.
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Nine-week paid summer program starting June 1, 2026
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Externs attend Hospital and Nursing Orientation the first week
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Work under the direct supervision of an RN on the unit
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Two 12-hour shifts a week
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Night shifts may be required depending on availability on participating units
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Externs rotate between two different units at the four-week mark
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Participating Units/Departments:
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Emergency Department
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Critical Care
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Stepdown
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Operating Room
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Labor/Delivery
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Women's & Children's
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Newborn/NICU
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Medical/Surgical
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Summer Extern Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Be currently enrolled in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Program in good standing
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Have completed two semesters of clinical instruction and have at least one semester left in school
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Provide two letters of recommendation with one of those being from an instructor
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Submit an unofficial transcript
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Upon hire, submit the following:
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A copy of your current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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A copy of your clinical skill checklist
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Applications open in mid-January each year the program is offered. Apply by February 26, 2026 for the Summer 2026 Cohort.
