Learning and working go hand-in-hand
at OSU Medical Center
Nurse Internship Program
The Nurse Internship Program (NIP) at OSU Medical Center offers a unique opportunity for both newly licensed and experienced 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. Interns are typically placed in the Nurse Internship Program in January through March and July through September.
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
Benefits of the Intern/Scholarhip Nursing Programs:
Fosters Autonomy in Nursing
-Increases critical-thinking skills and prioritization of nursing care
-Promotes successful transition to the role of the professional nurse
-Teaches quality nursing care through preceptor modeling
Enhances Professional Growth
-Identifies strengths and areas for development through weekly meetings with
Program Managers
-Reinforces knowledge and skills taught in the classroom
-Highlights areas of interest through clinical unit rotations
Promotes Teamwork
-Enhances interdisciplinary approach to patient care
-Increases communication among healthcare team
-Promotes consistency in patient care
Incorporates a Didactic Approach
-Introduces advanced nursing knowledge and skills
-Highlights specialty areas of practices
-Teaches the importance of research and evidence-based practice
Contact Us
University Hospital
Med/Surg, Critical Care, Women/Infants, Rehabilitation, OR Track
Jan Gatto, RN, MS, 614-293-8889
Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Mary Jean Girard, RN, BSN, 614-293-8009
James Cancer Hospital
Gail Havener, RN, MSN 614-293-6429
University Hospital East
Mary Conlon, RN 614-257-3122
Apply for Nurse Internship Positions
Nursing Scholarships
Nursing students are eligible to receive up to $5,000 in scholarship money while completing their nursing education in exchange for a two-year, post-graduation commitment to OSU Medical Center. Applications are accepted during the period of six months to one year prior to your graduation date. We are currently accepting applications for nursing students graduating in 2006 and beyond. There are a limited number of scholarships available. For more information on nursing scholarships, please call the Human Resources central phone number at (614) 293-4995 and select Option 4. Please see the link below for information on the competitive process:
Scholarship Application Form
Student Job Opportunities
For information on job opportunities for nursing students at OSU, please contact our Human Resources office at:
Phone: (614) 293-4995 or 1-800-431-NURS
