Student Nurse Programs

We’re here to prepare you for a fulfilling career in nursing.

Put your classroom learning into action before graduation. Our student nursing programs offer real-world experience, flexible scheduling and hands-on mentorship – so you can grow with confidence while staying focused on school.

About to graduate? Learn more about our New Graduate RN Residency Program here.

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Tuition and continuing education assistance

Tuition assistance is available for teammates:

  • Part-time: up to $2,625 per year
  • Full-time: up to $5,250 per year
  • A one-year work commitment begins after receiving tuition assistance

All teammates are eligible for:

  • $1,500 annually in continuing education support
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Loan repayment support

Eligible med-surg nurses can receive loan repayment support:

  • Full-time: $5,250 per year
  • Part-time: $2,625 per year

Lifetime maximums:

  • Full-time: up to $21,000
  • Part-time: up to $10,500
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Additional benefits that support the whole you

Benefits start on your first day of employment.

  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Paid time off


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Georgia student nurse programs

Rome, GA Student Nurse Programs

Atrium Health Floyd is proud to offer year-long and summer student nursing programs in Rome, Georgia.

Our Nurse Tech Program is an employment opportunity for nursing students who have successfully completed their first semester of nursing school. Nurse techs are paid employees who benefit from a flexible work schedule designed to ensure a healthy school/work balance, on-the-job training and an opportunity to learn more about Floyd.

How to apply:

Students interested in Nurse Tech I and II opportunities should search “Nurse Tech” on our career search page and submit an application for employment or view open roles here.

The Atrium Health Floyd Summer Nursing Externship offers nursing students a unique opportunity to gain project‑based learning experience through a 7‑week paid summer program. Designed primarily for students who live in Northwest Georgia and are interested in working at Atrium Health after graduation, the program allows participants to gain exposure at Atrium Health Floyd while home for the summer or during other school breaks. This is a shadowing‑only experience that provides visibility into a variety of clinical areas, including Critical Care, Med Surg, the Emergency Room, Floyd Behavioral Health and Outpatient Surgery.

Program Highlights

  • Formalized structured goals to be achieved by the end of the externship
  • Weekly report of experiences and projects to be completed by the extern
  • Meetings with Atrium Health Floyd leaders across the organization to gain further understanding of the system and the many different career opportunities available
  • Weekly professional development workshops
  • Participation in a group project with a formal presentation at the end of the extern program
  • Summer Nurse Externs will have the opportunity to stay on as a year-round extern (Nurse Tech)

Program Dates

  • Must be available to work the entirety of the seven week program (May 31-July 16, 2027)

Eligibility

  • Must be a rising or current senior nursing student
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA
  • Must have one letter of recommendation from a clinical instructor
  • The program is open to any nursing student, however priority is given to students who reside in Northwest Georgia

How to Apply

  • Applications will open in Fall 2026. Please check back for updates.
  • Apply by searching “Summer Nurse Extern” on the career site. Internal teammates: apply through your Worker Account in Workday.

Program Contact

Call (706) 509‑5131 or email Shannon Cooke at shannon.cooke@atriumhealth.org.

North Carolina student nurse programs

Greater Charlotte Region Student Nurse Programs

We host live virtual information sessions related to our student nursing programs in North Carolina on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. Join our sessions here, or email us at studentnurses@advocatehealth.org with questions.

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The Student Nurse Scholars Program at Atrium Health offers hands‑on learning and flexible scheduling for LPN and RN students in good academic standing.

Eligibility:

  • Currently in good standing in a pre‑licensure LPN or RN academic program
  • Completion of first semester preferred
  • Nurse Aide I credentials required
  • Relevant hospital patient care experience preferred

Scheduling & hours:

  • PRN (minimum of three 12‑hour shifts in a six‑week period); Part‑time and Full‑time options may be available.

How to apply:

  • View open roles here.

For RN students interested in psychiatric/behavioral health experience.

Eligibility:

  • Currently in good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program
  • Completion of first semester of pre‑licensure RN program preferred
  • Relevant hospital patient care experience preferred

Scheduling & hours:

  • PRN (minimum of three 12‑hour shifts in a six‑week scheduling period)
  • Part‑time and Full‑time options may be available

How to apply:

  • View open positions here.

The Nurse Externship Program is an eight‑week, one‑on‑one clinical experience with an RN preceptor, plus professional development workshops.

Eligibility

  • Open to nursing students graduating in Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
  • Nurse Scholars and nursing students home for summer are eligible
  • Nurse Aide I credentials required before March 1, 2027
  • Nurse Aide II credentials encouraged but not required

Scheduling & Hours

  • 24 hrs/week (Part‑time) or 36 hrs/week (Full‑time) in an Atrium Health Greater Charlotte facility
  • Works under NA scope with RN preceptor
  • Includes professional development workshops
  • Two additional 4–12 hr shadowing opportunities (varies by facility)

Program Dates

  • 2026 cohorts: May 17-July 10 and May 31-July 24.

How to Apply

  • Applications will open in Fall 2026. Please check back for updates.

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Six‑month training to apply advanced surgical technology skills across a variety of specialties.

Eligibility

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing
  • Active LPN license
  • Commitment to complete extensive didactic and hands‑on clinical training in 6 months

Program Experience

  • Apply advanced surgical technology skills to support care in the surgical suite
  • Fast‑paced environment; adaptability is essential
  • Exposure to specialties: general, robotics, orthopedics, plastics, and more

How to Apply

  • Applications dates will be posted in late December 2026. Please check back for updates.
  • Search keyword “LPN Surgical Tech” on the career site.
  • Internal teammates: apply via your Worker Account in Workday.

Piedmont Triad Region Student Nurse Programs

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s student nurse programs are located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, including High Point, Lexington, North Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem.

The Nurse Extern Summer Program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist offers a nine-week paid opportunity for rising senior nursing students to gain valuable hands-on experience working alongside our experienced team in our five hospitals.

Nurse Externs discover new nursing specialties by shadowing experts in various specialty areas, attending educational sessions about clinical and professional topics, and developing clinical and leadership skills while preparing to become registered nurses.

Clinical opportunities:

  • General: NICU, Pediatrics, Operating Room, PACU, Women’s Health, Emergency Department
  • Specialized Critical Care: Burns, Cardiovascular, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Intermediate Care, Medical, Trauma
  • Acute Care: Behavioral Health, Burns and Plastic Surgery, General Medicine, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Transplant, Renal, Cardiology, General Surgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, Trauma, Family Medicine

Participating facilities:

  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center
  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center
  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center
  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkesboro Medical Center

Program benefits:

  • Enhanced clinical competence while gaining self-confidence in a large academic medical center
  • Weekly four-hour educational sessions (simulation and didactic)
  • Shadowing opportunities in clinical areas of interest
  • Paid employment for up to 40 hours per week
  • Opportunity to continue employment as NA II at the end of the program
  • Opportunity to meet and engage with nursing leadership

Program dates:

  • May 31-July 30, 2027

Eligibility requirements:

  • Scheduled to complete Med/Surg clinical by Spring 2027
  • Must be listed as an NA I with the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry by April 16, 2027
  • Must have NA II licensure posted on the North Carolina Board of Nursing by May 14, 2027

Application details:

Applications will open in Fall 2026. Please check back for updates

Additional application documentation will be requested, including:

  • Professional Student Nurse Extern Faculty/Instructor Recommendation Form
  • Internal Teammate Recommendation Form
  • Statement of Interest essay

Program contact:

Email Tamika Moore, MSN, RN, NPD-BC at NurseExternAHWFB@Advocatehealth.org

Wisconsin student nurse programs

Wisconsin Student Nurse Programs

Aurora Health Care is proud to offer student nursing programs throughout Wisconsin.

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This program is designed for nursing students seeking to build additional clinical skills and strengthen their application of the nursing process in preparation for transitioning into a graduate nurse role.

Participants will complete rotations across three units at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. Each month, students will rotate to a new unit, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, unit cultures, and leadership styles, while engaging with interdisciplinary care teams and staff.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a Senior Nursing student graduating in December 2026.
  • School transcripts with Med Surg and Pharmacology Courses successfully completed.

Program dates:

 The cohort starts August 3rd, 2026, and requires a mandatory 40-hour commitment during the first week, followed by a commitment of one 8-hour shift per week for remainder of the program. 

Questions:

Email Sarah Ritson, RN – Senior Recruiter at sarah.ritson@aah.org.

How to apply:

Find Best Fit Nurse Externship opportunities here.

Wisconsin Student Nurse Programs Information Sessions

Please join us as we connect with nursing students to review the benefits of joining Advocate Health, which includes externships, a new grad residency program, shared governance, professional development opportunities and education assistance. The meeting will consist of a 15-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session with Aurora Health Care teammates.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 from 4:30PM-5:00PM CT

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Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 from 4:30PM-5:00PM CT

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 4:30PM-5:00PM CT

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Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 from 4:30PM-5:00PM CT

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Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026 from 4:30PM-5:00PM CT

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Progressing as a Student Nurse

Nurse Extern I

Students who have completed their first Med-Surg rotation assist with daily care, vital signs, glucose monitoring, assessments and patient education.

Nurse Extern II

Final-year students expand responsibilities. They collaborate with RN preceptors, help plan care, evaluate patient responses and administer medications.

New Graduate Nurse

After graduation and NCLEX completion, nurses begin structured onboarding, including orientation, residency and preceptor support.

Nurse Resident

The one-year New Graduate Nurse Residency Program supports your transition into practice through cohort learning, mentorship and blended education.

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