Watson Student Nurse Intern

As a student nurse intern, you’ll build a foundation of enhanced clinical and assessment skills, increased communication and interaction with patients and caregivers. You’ll perform nursing assistant duties independently while assisting with patient care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. Our student nurse interns receive ongoing support from a nurse educator, preceptor and nursing manager throughout your internship.

If applicable, you may also have the opportunity to contribute to research projects to enhance patient care. Eligibility

Requirements All candidates considering our student nurse internship program must be: A third- or fourth-year student actively enrolled in a nationally accredited Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program In good standing with their respective school of nursing Certified in basic life support from the American Heart Association Our Care Settings As a nurse intern, you can provide care that matches your interests and career ambitions in more than 100 specialties in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including: Inpatient - UHealth Tower Medical-Surgical Telemetry Orthopedics and Neurosurgery Stepdown Neurology Cardiothoracic Stepdown Surgical Urology Cardiac Telemetry Head and Neck Intensive Care Units (ICU) Intermediate Care Units Oncology Progressive Care Unit Respiratory Stepdown Ambulatory Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Bascom Palmer Eye Institute The Lennar Foundation Medical Center UHealth Doral SoLè Mia – Coming Soon

Application Process Search student nurse internships by visiting our career website. Complete the application form. Submit three (3) professional letters of recommendation from current or former professors.

Write and submit a nursing statement of purpose essay, including: Why you chose nursing and why you are applying to our program. Which qualities make you an exceptional candidate. What your plans are for your professional future.

Student Nurse Intern FAQs How long is a student nurse internship? The length of our student nurse internship varies based on several factors, including the timing of the student’s acceptance into the program, as well as their successful completion of RN licensure requirements and departmental clinical competencies. Interns receive ongoing training and support throughout the 12-month program as they prepare to apply and transition to our nurse residency program.

What are the expected work hours? Student nurse interns are required to work one shift per week: eight (8) hours in an outpatient setting and 12 hours in an inpatient setting. Will I rotate through different departments or units during my internship?

Applicants are encouraged to provide input on their specialty preferences and are assigned to one specific area for the duration of their internship while considering the needs of the department. What is the nurse intern to preceptor ratio? Student nurse interns will initially be paired with a certified nursing assistant to build and master their skills before starting their preceptorship period.

After mastering these skills, the student nurse intern is assigned to one RN preceptor, accompanying and assisting them with patient care throughout their shift. What support can I expect to receive? The RN preceptor guides the student nurse intern to provide insight and support for tasks, opportunities and benefits of working on that unit.

The nurse educator has regular check-ins with the student, nursing manager and preceptor to further build and support their learning needs and skills in preparation for an exceptional nursing career. Launch Your Nursing Career with Confidence at UHealth UHealth’s Titan ‘Canes Nurse Residency Program has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission in Practice Transition Programs (PTAP)—a symbol of excellence shared by only a select group of health care institutions worldwide. Designed to support new nurse graduates as they transition into clinical practice, the program offers a structured, supportive environment across specialties including surgical, oncology, critical care, and ambulatory care.

With strong leadership, innovative learning tools, and a commitment to professional development, UHealth is where your nursing journey begins with purpose and pride. What You Can Expect As a student nurse intern, you’ll build a foundation of enhanced clinical and assessment skills and increased communication and interaction with patients and caregivers. You’ll perform nursing assistant duties independently while assisting with patient care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Our student nurse interns receive ongoing support from a nurse educator, preceptor and nursing manager throughout their internship. If applicable, you may also have the opportunity to contribute to research projects to enhance patient care.