Student Nurse Extern 2026

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Responsibilities are moderately technical or complex and have a high degree of responsibility and judgment. Must demonstrate excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, ability to work in a professional environment. Ability to work with and communicate effectively to direct activities to other students’ employees. Requires significant amount of specialized training or experience. Represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values. 

The Student Nurse Externship is a continuous eight-week summer program in which rising senior nursing students in a BSN program work with highly skilled nurse preceptors gaining experience with multidisciplinary teams, in diverse specialty care areas in an atmosphere of learning and support.

Program dates - May 26, 2026 - July 18, 2026

Requirements for the Student Nurse Externship

To be considered for the Student Nurse Externship, you must:

• Be enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate nursing program at a university or college and have completed your junior year

• Maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher

• Write a 250-word essay describing how the externship could influence the transition from student nurse to professional nurse

• Provide school transcripts or advising report

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Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.