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NURSE PROGRAMS
Student Nurse Programs at Union Hospital offer
an exceptional opportunity to enhance clinical and critical thinking
skills in a working environment. Opportunities for employment as
supplemental or part-time are available. The flexibility in scheduling
assures meeting both the student’s as well as the clinical
unit’s needs.
Nurse Associate I
A Nurse Associate I is able to perform treatments and procedures
directly related to the area of patient care. To become eligible
one must currently be enrolled in an approved nursing program and
have completed a minimum of one semester of a core/nursing clinical
course.
Employment Opportunities
On
line application
Nurse Associate II
A Nurse Associate II is able to administer medications under the
direct supervision of the RN. To become eligible for this level
of employment the nursing student must meet all of Nurse Associate
I requirements, have educationally completed curriculum of normal
and abnormal assessment course and completed successfully the Union
Hospital Pharmacology Course and test.
Employment Opportunities
On
line application
Summer Student Nurse Externship
This program is an opportunity for the Student Nurse to participate
in a 7-week paid program. The student must have completed the junior
year of the Baccalaureate Degree Nursing program. The program allows
for working one-on-one with an RN, completing assessments, performing
treatments and procedures, and giving medications and choosing two
clinical areas of interest. Following completion of the externship,
one may choose to continue to work part-time or PRN. Priority consideration
will be given clinical placement upon RN graduation.
Downloadable Summer Student Nurse Externship Program Information
Program
Introduction [pdf]
Summer Student
Program General Information [pdf]
Program -
Applicant Checklist [pdf]
Instructor
Reference [pdf]
Faculty
Clinical Reference [pdf]
Interests/Goals
[pdf]
Union Hospital
Employee Questionaire [pdf]
Union Hospital Reference
Check [pdf]
Union Hospital
Applicant Data Record [pdf]
Online Employment Application
Apply Now
Shadowing
- How do you know if nursing is the right
career path for you, or that Union Hospital is the
facility that will support you clinically in your career? See
for yourself!
- Shadow an RN in the area of your choice
to confirm your desire for the field and facility.
- Contact Volunteer Services (812) 238-7674.
How Do I Get Started
In Nursing?
- Decide whether you want a 2-year (ASN) or
a 4-year (BSN) degree. Both degrees will prepare you for all types
of bedside nursing as an RN. If you see yourself pursuing leadership,
management and/or education, typically a BSN is required.
- Talk to a high school counselor to assist
with class scheduling.
- Contact local colleges and universities
to learn about the programs they offer and contact their nursing
education department head for more information.
Still not sure what the next step is? Contact Nurse Recruiter, Karen
Rusk, at HRKLR@uhhg.org
or Campus Recruiter, Laurice Newlin, RN, BSN, at lnewlin@uhhg.org
for further information.
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