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Professional Student Nurse Extern 2 - Summer Program
We are now accepting applications for the Professional Student Nurse Extern - (PSNE-2) Summer Program. This posting will be active until Thursday, February 5, 2026 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 Thursday, February 5, 2026 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 18th to July 31st and is limited to first-time participants only.
The ideal candidate will:
Be currently enrolled in an accredited BSN school of professional nursing
Have completed at least two nursing clinical semesters by beginning of the summer program
Verify academic standing by submission of unofficial 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 18, 2026
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.
EDUCATION
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent and currently enrolled full-time in an accredited nursing program. and
- Preferred: Completed a minimum of two clinical semester/quarter prior to employment start date.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: There are two tracks for the Professional Student Nurse Extern. Track 1 will work with a Patient Care Technician and requires completion of one clinical semester/quarter. Track 2 will work with a clinical nurse and requires completion of two clinical semesters/quarters and enrollment in an accredited BSN program.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
