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Q. What is the
nursing internship program?
A. The nursing internship programs are designed to facilitate
the transition from graduate nurse to practicing nurse by providing
the framework for clinical knowledge and skills development
necessary in the development of a professional leadership role.
These programs enable the nursing intern to balance personal and
professional growth. In addition, the program also provides
experienced nurses who are changing specialties an opportunity to
become acclimated to the acute care setting, or to advance their
careers in a given specialty. The intern is paid while completing
the necessary classroom and clinical experiences.
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Q. What are the
goals of the nursing internship program?
A. The goals of the nursing internship program are:
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To provide an opportunity for
the intern to demonstrate understanding and competence in
technical skills and procedures related to their specialty.
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To provide an opportunity to
apply sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
throughout the nursing process in the management of patient care.
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To develop time management
and delegation skills necessary in the acute care environment.
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Successful orientation of the
nurse intern to the specialty unit.
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Q. What internship
programs does LMHS currently offer?
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Q. How do
I get into an internship program?
A. The process is simple. If you are not currently a Lee
Memorial Health System employee, or are a current LMHS employee you will need to:
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Submit an application on-line
at www.leememorial.org
Note: Apply to the RN/LPN
intern position.
Employment > Search Jobs > Area of interest: select nursing >
Locations: select all locations > Shift: select all shifts >
Keyword: Intern
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Submit a copy of academic
transcripts from all schools of nursing attended.
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Two references:
- one from a clinical instructor,
click here to print the "Instructor Reference Form".
- one from a clinical nurse manager or supervisor of
past/current employment. This can be a letter or brief statement
about your work performance.
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Submit a one-page letter to
the Internship Coordinator delineating specific goals for your
professional development. Include your motivation for application
to this program as well as methods for achieving your goals.
Address your plans for continuing your education.
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You will be contacted by the
Nurse Recruiter or Internship Coordinator to discuss your
preferences for the internship program.
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You will undergo the
behavioral screening that may be conducted over the phone by
either the nurse recruiter or internship coordinator. In addition,
expect an appointment for a face to face interview with the
Clinical Director, Supervisors, and Clinical Educators of your
preferred unit to discuss the program in detail.
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Q. How long
is the internship program?
A. The length of the program varies with each internship
program, each has its own unique combination of classroom and
clinical experiences. The exact length of the internship is also
dependent on the intern candidate's individualized needs.
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Q. What are the
eligibility criteria to enter the program?
A.
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You must have a current
Florida nursing license
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A graduate of an NLN-approved
School of Nursing.
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If you are a graduate from
nursing school, in order to be hired and paid as a nurse
intern, you must have
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a letter of eligibility to
sit for the NCLEX from the Florida State Board of Nursing and
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A letter from
NCS Pearsong, the testing agency, indicating the date you
may sit for NCLEX.
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LPNs must provide a copy of
completion of the 130-hour IV Therapy Course (an approved course
from the Florida Board of Nursing) before entering any internship
program.
Note: If you are a new
graduate and want to enter an internship program, but are awaiting
your required documentation, you may be able to work as
a Nurse Extern until your
required documentation arrives. This will provide you with the
opportunity to begin your unit-based orientation before the
internship program begins, which will be a valuable experience.
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Q. Do I have to sign a
contract to enter an internship program?
A. Yes, each internship program has an agreement that must be
signed the first day of the program. It indicates that
you will work on that unit for a specific length of time (depends on
the specific internship program) or you will repay a prorated sum of
money.
last update: 2/6/2008 |
