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 6-week, full-time (36 hours per week) immersive summer experience for motivated junior and senior 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:
- Currently entering junior or senior year of an accredited school of nursing
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
- Minimum GPA 3.0
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.