About the role#
Boone Health offers a Summer Nurse Externship for nursing students. You will work in a clinical setting alongside experienced preceptors. The program allows you to observe patient care across a continuum of hospital experiences. You will be guided by a nurse mentor throughout your time in various clinical settings. The program requires a commitment of 216 hours over the 8-week summer term.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct patient care while supervised by a nurse.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Perform vital signs, intake and output, phlebotomy, Foley care, and point-of-care testing.
- Implement measures for fall and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Collect clinical data and report changes in patient status to the nurse.
- Document all patient care activities.
- Help nurses with patient and family education.
- Manage supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Participate in activities that support safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with senior status.
- Completion of at least two semesters of clinical experience before the externship starts.
- Good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Expected graduation from your nursing program within one year of the externship.
- Certified Nurse Assistant certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, Missouri.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1, 2027, to July 24, 2027).
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time position.
About Boone Health
Boone Health operates as a nonprofit regional referral center based in Columbia, Missouri. Founded in 1921, the organization provides medical services across specialties including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and obstetrics. It currently employs over 1,300 people and maintains a facility that includes a nine-story patient bed tower. The hospital serves the health care needs of mid-Missourians.
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