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UHS Summer Nursing Externship Program

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Summer Externship

UHS is thrilled to offer our Summer Externship Program, an exclusive opportunity for you to jump into the world of healthcare and gain hands-on experience.

This program is designed to provide an extensive and immersive learning experience with a strong emphasis on direct patient contact. As you engage in meaningful interactions with patients, you will not only enhance your clinical competence but also gain confidence in real-world healthcare settings.

Learn from the largest healthcare system in the Southern Tier.

Experience 10 weeks of hands-on learning, camaraderie, and fun!

Get Paid to Learn

Our Summer Externs earn a competitive hourly wage. In addition, Externs who complete enough hours by the end of the program will earn a college tuition stipend.

Learn from Experienced Nurses

Work closely with seasoned nurses who will serve as mentors, providing guidance and sharing their wisdom and experience.

Real-World Practice

Move beyond classroom theory and engage in real-world practice, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and the challenges faced in healthcare settings.

Function in an Expanded Scope

Due to our academic partnerships, participants in the Extern Program will have the opportunity to function in an expanded scope. Few other Nurse Extern programs offer this benefit! Gain the confidence and skills you need to be successful in your RN career.

Transformative Experience

Immerse yourself in a hands-on, transformative Summer Externship Program that goes beyond traditional classroom learning.

Preparation for the Future

Acquire a solid foundation for your nursing career, setting you apart as a prepared and capable healthcare professional.

Nursing Student Program

We’re offering an exclusive opportunity for local nursing students to significantly increase their hours of patient contact prior to graduation.

Program Details

Open to nursing students between their first and second year
10 weeks in length; late May through late July
Work approximately 36 hours per week with one week off
Provide over 300 hours of direct patient care
Receive a paid hourly wage for the duration of the program
Work under an assigned, experienced UHS preceptor
Gain college credit in a summer externship course

Student Benefits

Enhance Your Skills: Develop and refine essential nursing skills through practical, on-the-job experience, preparing you for the challenges of the real-world healthcare environment.
Over 300 Hours of Direct Patient Contact: Gain invaluable knowledge through the opportunity to experience over 300 hours of direct patient contact, honing your skills in real-world healthcare settings.
Increased Confidence: Build confidence as you actively contribute to patient care, fostering a sense of assurance in your abilities and readiness for the challenges of the nursing profession.
Increased Competence: Work alongside skilled nurses to enhance your competence in various nursing skills, ensuring you are well prepared for the diverse demands of the field.
Resume Enhancement: Elevate your resume with an externship experience, showcasing your commitment to continuous learning, practical experience, and dedication to becoming an exceptional nurse.
Gain College Credit: UHS Summer Externs co-enroll in one of three local colleges’ summer externship courses. Upon successful completion, you’ll gain credit that might fulfill elective requirements.

Group of nursing students posing under a hospital sign.

“The UHS summer externship program was a transformative experience that exceeded my expectations. The program's well-rounded approach to education, mentorship, and exposure to diverse clinical settings has equipped me with the skills and knowledge essential for my future career as a nurse. The experienced nurses and healthcare professionals who guided me were not only knowledgeable, but also deeply committed to fostering my learning. This mentorship greatly enhanced my confidence in executing nursing tasks and handling challenging situations. I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity and highly recommend this externship to fellow student nurses seeking a comprehensive and impactful learning experience.”

Gifty, Former UHS Summer Extern

“This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to be in the Nursing Externship Program and I absolutely loved it. I spent my time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) with an incredible group of nurses. Following the externship, I was offered a position as a patient care technician in the NICU, and I just accepted a position as a graduate nurse! This externship program was very eye-opening for me, and I am so grateful for all that I am able to take away from it.”

Maria, Former UHS Summer Extern

“The UHS Summer Externship program was such a beneficial experience for me! I had the opportunity to network with various healthcare professionals and acquire knowledge and hands-on clinical experience, while fulfilling an elective requirement and receiving compensation. This has led to additional opportunities, including the chance to continue working on my unit as a per diem nursing assistant. I am truly grateful for the personal and professional growth afforded by this valuable experience.”

Beatrice, Former UHS Summer Extern

“I had the privilege of participating in UHS’s Summer Nurse Externship this year. I was placed in the CVICU unit at Wilson and I can attest, without a doubt, that this program has been the most valuable educational experience I have received to date. Working and forming relationships with experienced nurses has made a world of difference working through the last year of nursing school. I remained in the CVICU working as an assistant after the externship ended and have accepted a job as an RN in the CVICU working alongside those who have supported me through this journey. I highly recommend UHS’s Summer Nurse Externship to anyone in nursing school!”

Lily, Former UHS Summer Extern

Are you ready to apply for this innovative summer program?

The application window for the 2025 Summer Externship Program has closed. Please check back in December for the 2026 Summer Externship Program application.

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