What is the nursing internship program?
The nursing internship program is an "earn-while-you-learn"
program designed to facilitate the role transition from student to
practicing nurse at Lee Memorial Health System. In addition it is a
program that also provides experienced nurses who are changing
specialties an opportunity to advance their careers.
What are the goals of the nursing internship program?
The goals of the nursing internship program are to:
- Provide an opportunity for the intern to demonstrate
understanding and competence in technical skills and procedures
related to their specialty
- Provide an opportunity to apply sound clinical judgment and
critical thinking skills throughout the nursing process in the
management of patient care
- Develop time management and delegation skills
- Provide an orientation of the nurse intern to the specialty unit
What Internship Programs do you currently have?
LMHS currently has internship programs in the following ten
specialties:
How do I get into an internship program?
The process is simple. Whether or not you are currently a Lee
Memorial Health System employee, you will need to
click here to apply online. (Use keyword Internship and area of
interest Nursing.)
How long is the internship program?
The length of the program varies with each internship program.
What is
the salary for the internship program?
The starting salary for
an RN with no experience is $21.50/hour including excellent
benefits. You must have your
statement of eligibility to sit for NCLEX from the State Board of
Nursing in order to be hired as a nurse intern. If you do not have
that you may still get into the internship program but you will be
hired as a PCT or NCA until you receive your eligibility. You will
not be allowed to participate in medication administration and any
other activity that falls outside of the PCT/NCA scope of practice.
Do I
have to sign a contract?
Yes, each internship
program has an agreement that is to be signed. In essence, the
contract indicates that you will work on that unit for a specific
length of time (depends on program) or you will be required to
payback a prorated sum of money. |
