Extern Program

Presbyterian offers a way for nursing students to improve their clinical skills and critical thinking ability while being paid! Participants in the Presbyterian Extern Program can work up to 300 hours on a nursing unit over a one year period while going to nursing school.

Objectives of the Extern Program

• Integrating nursing theory into practice
• "Learn by doing"; Experience real word nursing as a working member of a nursing unit
• Obtain "hands on practice" mentored by experienced Registered Nurses
• Learn safe practice, current protocols and new skills working with patients while being paid

Program Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program
• 1. BSN program student with completion of Nursing 1 or J1 clinical rotation or
  2. ADN program student with completion of Nursing 1 and within 12 months of program completio
  3. 2.5 GPA
  4. Interest in working for Presbyterian upon graduation

Application

1. Send a completed Presbyterian Healthcare Services extern application form (.pdf) and the following to Nancy Whitson, nwhitson@phs.org
2. Current transcript indicating 2.5 GPA
3. Copy of CPR certification
4. References from two clinical instructors
5. Résumé

Applicants can also mail their applications and attachments to:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Attn: Nancy Whitson, Nurse Recruiter or call her at 505-923-8582
PO Box 26666
Albuquerque, NM 87235-6666