Employer: Jesse Brown VA Hospital  

Job Title: Student Nurse Externship

Additional Information:  https://www.va.gov/chicago-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/nursing-externships/

 Applications Due: December 31, 2024

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center offers externships for nursing students. Sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply for the Student Nurse Technician program. Juniors may apply for the VA-Student Trainee opportunities that commence the summer after junior year and extend until graduation.

Student Nurse Technician Program (SNT)-attention sophomores

Student Nurse Technicians learn to develop understanding, confidence and competencies in the care of our nation’s Veterans. When functioning independently, the SNT role is like that of a nursing assistant. An SNT may perform certain nursing skills initially performed in school with a clinical instructor, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

VA-Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP)- attention juniors

The Jesse Brown VA -Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP) was designed for outstanding Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students who are about to enter their senior year.  This competitive program assists BSN students to develop both clinical competence and  competence in Veteran-centric care in a variety of settings.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, VA-STEPs refine clinical reasoning skills, psychomotor skills, knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology, and application of nursing theories and frameworks.

Cohort 2025 will start May 2025. Due date to apply for Cohort 2025 is December 31, 2024.