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NEXT is a precepted opportunity for students to learn from our experienced nurses and build valuable professional relationships. During the program, nursing students will gain knowledge and increase clinical competency through exposure to a wide variety of hands-on skills and interprofessional shadowing experiences.
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Participants will have the opportunity to shadow nurses, other healthcare professionals, and leaders in departments within their track during the NEXT program. Shadow opportunities enhance participant understanding of complementary roles that impact patient experiences within their specialty.
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You must be an ADN, BSN, or pre-licensure MSN student who has completed two clinical rotations.
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NEXT is a 9-week program.
The 2025 NEXT program is from May 19 through July 18.
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Market-competitive starting rates will be discussed with candidates upon offer.
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You will be required to work up to 36 hours a week during the NEXT program.
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Adult Patient Care
• Vanderbilt University Hospital
• Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
• Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital
Pediatric Patient Care
• Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Adult+Pediatric Patient Care
•Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations
- clinics TBD
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ADULT PATIENT CARE
Vanderbilt Adult Hospital
• Cardiac/ Neuro
• Medicine Units
• Surgery/ Trauma
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
• Med/Surg
• PACU
• Observation
• Emergency Department
• Step Down
• Float Pool
Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital:
• Med/ Surg
• Critical Care Unit
• Emergency Department
PEDIATRIC PATIENT CARE
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
• Pediatric Acute Care
• Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology
• Pediatric Cardiology
• Pediatric Surgery/ Trauma/ Adolescent Medicine
• Pediatric Medicine Acute Care
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Pediatric Emergency Department
ADULT+PEDIATRIC PATIENT CARE
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
• Behavioral Health
TBD
Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations
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Yes. After completing NEXT, you will have the opportunity to work as a PRN healthcare provider. The PRN role will be specific to the area to which you are hired.
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Yes, pending that you have received a final positive evaluation following completion of NEXT.
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Yes. As an internal employee, you can apply and be considered for a different area.
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No, this position is considered part-time/PRN. You will work full-time hours during the 9 weeks of the summer externship.
