Senior Nursing Student Internship
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Job Description
About Company:
Sheppard Pratt is a leading provider of mental health, substance use, special education, and community support services. (This information would typically be available on the company’s website).
Job Description:
Opportunity Summary:
This internship opportunity is designed for senior nursing students to fulfill their clinical hour requirements for graduation at Sheppard Pratt’s inpatient units. Interns will work directly on assigned inpatient units under the guidance of a pre-selected BSN-prepared preceptor. The primary focus of this internship is to develop a comprehensive understanding of psychiatric nursing. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Therapeutic Communication
• Therapeutic Groups
• Common Psychiatric Medications
• Verbal De-escalation Techniques
• Patient Engagement
• Milieu Management
Opportunity Time Frame:
The practicum is semester-based. Exact hours and dates will vary depending on the specific requirements of the student’s nursing program.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be a senior-level nursing student in the final semester of their nursing program.
• Must complete an in-person onboarding process through Human Resources at Sheppard Pratt.
• Sheppard Pratt must have a current affiliation agreement with the student’s nursing school.
• Student must submit a current transcript with their application.
• A program description that includes practicum hours and student expectations must be provided.
Learning Model:
The student will work directly with an assigned preceptor, who will provide 1:1 supervision. The preceptor will select opportunities for:
• Observation
• Return Demonstration
• Verbal Comprehension
Student Expectations:
Students participating in this internship should expect to be involved in:
• Direct patient interaction/care
• Assisting in running a group
• Learning team collaboration
• Receiving 1:1 feedback from their preceptor
Additional expectations include:
• Flexible thinking and adaptability
• Readiness to learn from all experiences
• Patience and compassion when working with this challenging patient population.
Student Tasks:
Interns will perform all tasks typically associated with a psychiatric nurse, with the following exceptions:
• Medication Administration
• Hands-on Interventions for Behavioral Dyscontrol
