The Emergency Department Internship Program

The ED Internship Program will provide the new graduate with further education and clinical rotations to expand their knowledge and experience in Emergency Nursing.

Coursework
It is necessary for the RN to complete the following courses before proceeding with the final rotation and orientation into the Emergency Department.

• ACLS
• ENA Modules
• ECG Interpretation
• Emergency Nursing Course
• Leadership and Critical Thinking

Clinical Rotations
The student is provided with a wide range of rotations to broaden their experience.

• Med/Surg
• Radiology
• Pain Management
• Oncology
• Perioperative Svces
• EMS
• Pediatric Acute Care

• Cardiology
• Telemetry
• Hemodialysis
• Labor & Delivery
• Respiratory Therapy
• SICU/MICU/CCU
• Behavioral Health

A program designed specifically for the Registered Nurse graduate choosing Emergency Nursing as a specialty.

This program is endorsed and monitored by the NYS DOH.

About The Program
The ED Internship Program is a 12-month program that offers graduating RN's clinical rotations and expands their knowledge by interacting various disciplines throughout the Medical Center. Students will be assigned to a Clinical Educator. There will be classroom and hands on training. Students must pass various programs (ex. ECG interpretation course) prior to beginning the final rotation and orientation to the ED.

Successful completion of the program includes passing of courses and submitting of all relevant material based on the instructors' timeline. Students may have varied work schedules depending on the normal operating hours in a clinical area.

Upon successful completion, the student will be guaranteed a full time position in the Emergency Department. Course Expectations: Professional Conduct Professional Skills

Eligibility

• New RN Graduates or Registered Nurses with less than 6 months clinical experience.
• Must be graduating from a 2 or 4 year college program and pass the NCLEX exam.

To Apply
All applicants must submit the following to the Clinical Recruitment and Retention Coordinator in the Human Resources Department:

• An essay articulating reasons for wishing to participate in this program and why they are choosing Emergency Nursing as a specialty.
• A copy of their most recent transcript.
• Two letters of reference from college professors.
• Current resume. Current Employees must submit a transfer request with all corresponding documents. New Applicants must submit a completed application with all corresponding documents.
• Candidates will be interviewed by members of the ED Management Team as well as members of the ED Clinical Staff.

Notes
Course outlines, conditions and requirements will be reviewed if the candidate is deemed a potential candidate for the program

Endorsement
The ED Internship Program is endorsed and monitored by the New York State Department of Health.

To speak with our Clinical Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Call 631-687-4650