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 Program Overview
The Summer Student Nurse Intern Program is a 9-week paid clinical internship for selected Nursing Students currently enrolled in a state accredited nursing program and who have completed at least two semesters, including all basic Nursing Fundamentals courses and at least 2 clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
If selected, the intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week during the program at The Queen’s Medical Center. Interns will provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will have the opportunity to observe, interact and work as a team member with nurses and other health care disciplines. There will be educational sessions to assist in your growth towards professional nursing practice.
Program Dates
This 9-week program is from June to August. (Interns must attend the full 9 weeks.) During the first week of the program it is mandatory to attend hospital and patient services orientation. Upon completion of the program, you may have the opportunity to continue employment at The Queen’s Medical Center.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program
- Completion of Nursing Fundamental courses
- Completion of 2 acute care setting clinicals: Pediatrics, OB, Adult Health, Mental Health
- Preferable at the Junior level
- 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), cumulative, on a 4.0 scale
- CPR-BLS Healthcare Provider certification, valid till end of program
Clinical Experience
This program will allow you to experience direct patient care (“hands-on” experience) in a clinical area of interest. Placement for the 9-week program will be offered in clinical areas with respect to the applicant’s qualifications and availability of unit positions.
Participating Units May Include
(Positions may change based on availability.)
Medical/Surgical
- Orthopedics
- Respiratory/Vent
- Oncology
- Medical
ICU (requires 2 reference letters)
- Cardiac
- Emergency Dept
- Medical
- Trauma
- Neuro
OB (requires 2 reference letters)
- Post Partum & Nursery
- Labor & Delivery
PARU
Same Day Surgery
Telemetry
- Medical/Surgical
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Clinical Decision Unit
Skilled Nursing Facility
Observational Experiences
1 or 2 days will be arranged for observation in an area of your interest during the 9 weeks:
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Surgery
- Pain Management
- Wound Clinic
- Hemodialysis
- Same Day Surgery
- And more…
Interviews will be held with managers during March.
Notification of selection will be in April.
Acceptance into a position is pending successful completion of May required courses.
Application to include
- Nursing School College Official Transcripts
- May Transcripts upon completion of the semester
- Goals and Objectives: indicate 1st and 2nd choice of area/unit for internship
- Reference letters
a. Nursing Instructor Reference letter
b. 2nd Reference letter for Specialty areas, ICU or OB
c. Employer Reference letter
- Copy of CPR-BLS Healthcare Provider certification, valid until end of program
- Completed Skills Checklist
Brochure with program dates and application information to be posted on January 22, 2010.
For more information about the Summer Student Nurse Intern Program, please contact:
Recruitment
The Queen’s Medical Center
1301 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
808.537.7075
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