Aurora Summer Nurse Extern Program

Clinical opportunities await senior standing nursing students in the Summer Extern Program at Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our extern program prepares you for your transition to Graduate Nurse. Become part of a nationally recognized nursing practice – our nursing staff was redesignated with Magnet status from ANA for outstanding clinical nursing practice.

Explore the opportunities we have to offer

Latest technology and practice standards
Unique units that provide nursing care to multi-system, complex patient situations
Individualized orientation and career plan based on your needs and goals
Partner on multidisclipinary teams – unit-based pharmacists, respiratory therapists, social workers, physical therapists, etc.

Eligibility

Students attending schools outside the greater Milwaukee area who have one year or less to graduation. A grade point of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the student’s academic program is required. Desire to work as a Graduate Nurse at Aurora Health Care after graduation.

Salary

Externs will work the same schedule as their assigned preceptors. They will receive a competitive hourly wage during their externship.

Application

To be considered for the externship, applicants must submit the following: Official transcripts, letter of recommendation from two clinical instructors, letter of intent for seeking program. To receive an application packet, call Pat Volkert at (414) 647-6483 or email at patricia.volkert@aurorahealthcare.org. Deadline for applying is February 26, 2010.

Click here for an application request.