Prof Student Nurse Extern (PSNE) - Summer Cohort

We are now accepting applications for the Professional Student Nurse Extern (PSNE) Summer Program. This posting will be active until Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 5:00pm, Central Standard Time.

Please visit the PSNE website (click hyperlink) for additional information.

The following document, attached here and hyperlinked below, is required for your application to be considered:

Professional Student Nurse Extern Faculty/Instructor Recommendation Form  

This form must be submitted separately by faculty/instructor (form provided in PSNE Application Packet) to PSNE@mdanderson.org.

FAQs – click HERE 

Please be prepared to upload the following as part of the online application process.  This can be done at the time you submit your application, or uploaded at a later date, as long as all documents have been completed and uploaded by Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 5:00pm (Central Standard Time).

      ·         Unofficial school transcript – Include prerequisite transcript if in first year of your nursing program

      ·         Current resume including clinical experiences to date

 
Please note that mailed or hand delivered packets will not be accepted. The program will begin on May 19^th to July 31^st and is limited to first-time participants only.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be currently enrolled full time in an accredited BSN school of professional nursing
• Have completed at least one nursing clinical rotation by beginning of the summer program
• Verify academic enrollment through submission of school transcript
• Have desire to work with the oncology patient population
• Be able to work 36 to 40 hours per week for the duration of the 11-week program, including some weekends
• Be able to attend all days of mandatory institutional and nurse PSNE orientation Monday through Friday (8am-4:30pm) starting on the week of May 19, 2025
• No exceptions will be made for this requirement
• Students are ineligible for PSNE summer program if enrolled full time in academic nursing classes during summer semester

SUMMARY 
Function: Performs patient care activities and services necessary in maintaining activities of daily living of patients. 
Scope: Impacts patient care activities that do not require the attention of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the hospital. Performs basic procedures to include vital signs, intake and output and tube feedings. Collects data and provides information to the registered nurse in developing care plan. Reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse. Documents nursing intervention in the patient's medical record. Maintains the work environment as assigned. Provides for patient's safety.  Utilizes available resources. Identifies self-development needs and seeks assistance in meeting those needs. Demonstrates behavior that reflects cooperation, commitment, adjustment, reliability and initiative.