Two female physical therapists

Nurse Externship Program

This program is designed to provide nursing students an opportunity to strengthen their skill under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. We want to help you ease the transition from the classroom to the working environment.

This Nursing Extern:

  • Will participate in a nine to 12-week summer program for nursing students.
  • Must have completed a minimum of one clinical nursing course in an accredited school of nursing. 
  • Must have CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Provider with the American Heart Association).

Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

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