Nursing Externship
Program Overview
The CoxHealth student program is designed with flexibility and student success at its core. Recognizing the demanding nature of nursing school and the fast-paced lives of students, the program is built to meet participants where they are—providing opportunities without adding unnecessary pressure.
Students have the freedom to engage at their own pace, with no required work commitments. Whether choosing to work a little, a lot, or not at all, participants can explore various departments, gain hands-on experience, and build professional connections on their own terms. That’s why the program is structured to be seamless, supportive, and customizable—giving students the autonomy to participate in a way that aligns with their unique schedules, goals, and capacity.
Learning Experiences
The extern will assist, alongside the nurse preceptor, with a variety of skills, such as IV insertion, physical assessments and dressing changes.
On their own, externs are allowed to assist with:
- Ambulation
- Activities of daily living
- Bathing
- Blood glucose
- Meals
With supervision and documentation from an RN, externs are allowed to perform:
- Dressing changes
- Foley catheter insertions or removals
- IV insertions or removals
- NG insertions or removals
- Physical assessments