NEXT: Vanderbilt Summer Nurse Externship Program

Are you ready to take your student nursing skills to the NEXT level?

Vanderbilt Nurse Externship, NEXT, is a 9-week paid summer externship targeted for pre-licensure nursing students who have completed two clinical rotations. After the summer externship ends, NEXT students can transition to a PRN role with VUMC, a leader in global healthcare and one of Tennessee’s largest employers.

What is NEXT?
NEXT is designed for externs to gain hands-on clinical experience, working with adult or pediatric patients in a care area or track that interests them. Under the supervision of our experienced nurse preceptors, externs will acquire valuable skills, gain self-confidence, and increase clinical competency.

Participants will be able to attend training in nursing specialties like cardiac, neuro, medicine, surgery, and trauma and engage in interprofessional shadow opportunities within their track during the NEXT program. These opportunities enhance participant understanding of complementary roles that impact patient experiences within their specialty.

NEXT also provides a gateway to further career opportunities at VUMC. As Vanderbilt employees, NEXT participants can transition to a care provider role at VUMC based on availability and schedule.

NEXT FAQ's for Candidates

NEXT printable pdf flyer
(formatted for 8-1/2 x 11 color printing)

NEXT Program Requirements

NEXT is open to VUMC staff and Non-VUMC Staff

To be considered, candidates must meet these requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor's, or
pre-licensure MSN nursing program
• Within 12 months of graduating with an associate, bachelor,
or pre-licensure MSN nursing program
• Completion of at least 2 rotations of hospital-based
clinical nursing experience
• Available to work up to 36 hours per week during the summer
and rotating shifts (weekends/nights/holidays)
• Current Basic Life Support Certification from a
VUMC-approved agency
• Meet VUMC employment guidelines

2025 NEXT Start and End Dates:
May 19 - July 18, 2025

Applications accepted:
Now through January 17, 2025

Candidate to receive offer by:
February 24, 2025

Join Us! Apply Now

Vanderbilt University Hospital

Location:
1211 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232

Adult Tracks:
•    Cardiac/Neuro
•    Medicine Units
•    Surgery/Trauma

Apply now through January 17, 2025
VUMC and Non-VUMC Staff:
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Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

Location:
1411 West Baddour Parkway
Lebanon, TN 37087

Adult Tracks:
•    Med/Surg
•    PACU
•    Observation
•    Emergency Department
•    Step Down
•    Float Pool

Apply now through January 17, 2025
VUMC and Non-VUMC Staff:
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Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital

Location:
2835 US-231
Shelbyville, TN 37160

Adult Tracks:
•    Med/Surg
•    Critical Care Unit
•    Emergency Department

Apply now through January 17, 2025
VUMC and Non-VUMC Staff:
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Vanderbilt Ambulatory Operations Division

Locations:
Varies

Adult Tracks:
• Details pending

Apply now through January 17, 2025
VUMC and Non-VUMC Staff:
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Location:
2200 Children's Way
Nashville, TN 37232

Pediatric Tracks:
•    Acute Care
•    Hematology/ Oncology
•    Cardiology
•    Surgery/Trauma/Adolescent Medicine
•    Medicine Acute Care
•    Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
•    Emergency Department

Apply now through January 17, 2025
VUMC and Non-VUMC Staff:
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Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

Location:
1601 23rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212

Adult and Pediatric Tracks:
• Mental Health

Apply now through January 17, 2025
VUMC and Non-VUMC Staff:
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