BSN Student Nurse Extern Program
The University of Michigan BSN Student Nurse Extern Program is an 11-week concentrated work/study experience that allows BSN students to function in a nursing role in a safe and supportive environment under the direct supervision of an RN preceptor.
This program is only for students in a traditional BSN track. For job opportunities, please check out the Nursing Careers website.
Summer 2027 Externship
Michigan Medicine BSN Student Nurse Externship Program Summer 2027
Dates: May 17th-July 30th, 2027
Applications will be accepted from November 1st through 30th, 2026
Program Information
The Student Nurse Extern Program focuses on the utilization of the nursing process to meet the bio/psycho/social needs of the patient with real or potential life-threatening health problems. The program consists of didactic learning coupled with nearly 11 weeks of concentrated time spent on a selected unit under the direct supervision of a RN preceptor. It is a unique experience that allows BSN students to function in a nursing role in a supportive learning environment.
The Student Nurse Extern Program offers the participants an exceptional opportunity to develop their nursing skills. The didactic portion of the program is concentrated in the first days of the program. Students who are selected for this program must be prepared for a full 36-40-hour commitment per week (approximately 396 total hours of clinical work).
Requirements
- You must commit to all program and orientation dates.
- You must follow your preceptor's work schedule (including weekends and off shifts).
- You will not know your work schedule or who your assigned preceptor will be until the first week of the program.
Stipend
- $6400 stipend for the duration of the program
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2027 Program Applicant Requirements
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a traditional BSN nursing program
- Graduation date: Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
- Completion of junior-level clinical requirements
- Completion of a minimum of three (3) clinical rotations by program start date (May 2027)
- Students with an interest in a Pediatric placement: completion of at least one clinical experience in a pediatric acute care hospital setting by program start date (May 2027)
- An overall 3.0 GPA or higher
- Submission of an unofficial transcript (does not need to include fall 2026 grades)
- Two recommendations from nursing CLINICAL faculty
- Submission of a Resume
- Submission of a Professional Statement of Interest (2 pages maximum)
- Submission of Meaningful Event (2 pages maximum)
Program Areas
- Adult Critical Care
- Adult Acute Care
- Pediatric Critical Care
- Pediatric Acute Care
Application
- You will submit the application through Qualtrics.
- Please see the checklist below to assist you in preparing for your Qualtrics application submission.
- Do not submit the checklist with the application. The checklist is for your reference.
Checklist & Application
Application Checklist
Refer to our Application Checklist to prepare for your application. Do not submit the checklist!
Application
Opens November 1, 2026: Qualtrics Application Link
