Start your nursing journey at Cooper!
Cooper offers two unique opportunities for nursing students to explore professional nursing practice with the support of our world-class team.
Nurse Extern
The Nurse Extern Program is a six-week, full-time (36 hours per week) immersive summer experience for motivated nursing students to further their exposure to clinical nursing practice. As a nurse extern, you will:
- Provide direct patient care with an experienced RN in a welcoming learning environment.
- Sharpen assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Experience the fast-paced hospital environment of a Level I Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Receive potential employment opportunities as a critical care tech at program completion.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Current junior about to enter your senior year
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
- Completed one full clinical rotation in an acute care setting
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Minimum of one letter of recommendation (two letters are preferred)
This program runs annually from June to July. Applications are typically available in January.
Graduate Nurse
The Graduate Nurse Program provides shadowing and hands-on experiences for recent nursing school graduates prior to taking the NCLEX examination. As a graduate nurse, you will:
- Assist RN preceptor with assessment, planning, intervention, and education of patients
- Sharpen assessment and critical thinking skills
- Experience the fast-paced hospital environment of a Level I Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Feel confident bridging the gap from student to professional
Eligibility Requirements
- Recent graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Eligible for NCLEX examination
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Two clinical references
After passing the NCLEX, you may be eligible to transfer into an RN position and enter the Nurse Residency Program. To apply, visit jobs.cooperhealth.org.