The Nurse Internship Program at The Ohio State University Medical Center offers a unique opportunity for newly licensed RNs who wish to pursue new challenges in the nursing profession. The Internship combines hands-on clinical experience with in-depth classroom learning by providing:
- Paid orientation
- Formal classroom instruction specific to chosen specialty track
- A variety of clinical unit rotations
- Preceptorship designed to meet individual nurse needs
- Weekly meetings with a Program Manager to assess progress and direction
Admission to the Nurse Internship Program is a competitive process. Applications are accepted year-round, but placements are limited.
IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING MESSAGE FOR 2009 NEW NURSING GRADUATES: Thank you your interest in The Ohio State University Medical Center Nursing Internship Program. The internship application process for 2009 is now closed. Congratulations to the new 2009 summer class. For future reference we will begin accepting applications for the February 2010 Internship class in October of 2009.
The Nurse Internship Program offers exclusive opportunities for you to:
- Explore a career path in a particular area of nursing
- Experience clinical unit rotations before you commit to a specific practice area
- Enhance your technical skills in a number of areas
Individual Specialty Track Opportunities:
- Critical Care
- Medical-Surgical Specialties: Neurology, Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, Urology, Trauma, Peripheral-Vascular, Surgical, Pulmonary, Corrections Health Care, Orthopaedics and Bariatric
- Women & Infant
- OR Track
- Dodd Hall Rehabilitation
- Cardiothoracic at Ross Heart Hospital
- Acute Care in a Community Setting at UH East
- Oncology at The James
Nurse Residency Program
The University Healthcare Consortium (UHC) Baccalaureate Nurse Residency is an additional program that our baccalaureate-prepared nurses participate in to guide you beyond the advanced beginner role by supporting your professional development and leadership abilities.
Monthly seminars during the first year will be dedicated to professional development related to:
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Management of Care Delivery
- Conflict Resolution
- Ethical Decision Making
- Cultural Competence
- Pain Management
- End-of-Life Care
- Communication within the Healthcare Team
- Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators
The Nurse Residency enhances the education and skills provided in the Nurse Internship and facilitates continued professional growth and development throughout the first year of nursing by teaching analysis of evidence, encouraging in-depth clinical applications, supporting effective decision-making and facilitating participation in an evidence-based project. Nurse Residents are assisted to thrive in the fast-paced, academic medical center environment and report a strengthened commitment to nursing, enhanced self-confidence and feelings of competency, a safe environment to share feelings and concerns, and support for your individual professional development plan.
The qualifications for application to the Nurse Internship are:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Successfully passing the NCLEX
- Experience in the clinical area of choice is preferred
- Baccalaureate degree
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Contact Us:
Jan Gatto, RN, MS
Associate Director
New Graduate and Staff Development
The Ohio State University Medical Center
842 Doan Hall
Phone: 614-293-8889
Fax: 614-293-0610
Pager: 614-730-7876