Explore Orlando Health’s Accelerated Student Nurse Extern Program

The Accelerated Student Nurse Extern (ASNE) Program gives senior nursing students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while balancing their school schedule.

Explore specialty nursing, medical/surgical or procedural areas while working on-on-one with a trained RN preceptor.

Program begins February 8, 2027. Applications accepted through November 1, 2026.

To be considered, students must meet the following qualifications:

  • Enrolled in an accredited nursing program with an expected graduation date by August 2027
  • By program start date, must be in your senior year of a nursing program
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred
  • Provide proof of current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/BLS certificaion

The ASNE Program is a paid externship in a pool position. Senior students will work on (1) 12-hour shift per week with a designated RN preceptor. The program is available at the following hospitals:

  • Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute
  • Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
  • Orlando Health Children’s Arnold Palmer Hospital
  • Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital
  • Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital
  • Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital
  • Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute
  • Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital
  • Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
  • Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
  • Orlando Health Sebastian River Hosptial
  • Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
  • Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital
  • Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital
  • Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
  • Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital

Orlando Health Accelerated Student Nurse Extern Program Application Page

To learn more about this unique opportunity, email R-StudentRecruitment@OrlandoHealth.com

By Brendan Daigle
Brendan Daigle