Bryan Medical Center Nurse Extern Program

During the 11-week program, you will work alongside a nurse preceptor, gain additional experience and prepare for your career.

Benefits of the Bryan Nurse Extern Program

• Earn a competitive wage
• Gain valuable clinical experience with a minimum of 288 patient care hours and 6 seminar hours
• Matched to one of 14 general/progressive care units at Bryan East or Bryan West campuses in Lincoln, NE
• Opportunity to remain employed as a nurse apprentice without additional orientation, plus your time as an extern would go towards years of service for future employment

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Program Requirements

• Expected graduation date between December 2026 and Spring 2027 from accredited nursing program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Active Nebraska Nurse Aide Certification and listed on the Nebraska DHHS Medication Aide Registry (by April 30, 2026)

Important Dates

• Applications open October 6 and are due January 9
• Virtual interviews will be held in February
• If selected, nurse externs must attend in-person orientation on May 27 and May 28
• Program dates: May 27-August 5

Questions?

Email NurseExternProgram@BryanHealth.org

Testimonials

Hear what a few of the 2024 nurse externs and a Bryan College of Health Sciences faculty member have to say about the Bryan Nurse Extern Program.

"I chose the Bryan Nurse Extern program to gain hands-on experience, practice my clinical skills in a real-world setting and to experience what a typical shift is like for an RN.

This experience helped me build relationships, understand the demands of real-world nursing shifts and gain confidence in patient care under the guidance of experienced nurses."

"I chose the Bryan Extern program to further my education, expand my knowledge and open opportunities for my future career.

This experience truly highlighted the heart and grit it takes to be a part of nursing. I was able to be a part of many patient experiences and apply my critical thinking skills. It allowed me to understand the “why’s” of each intervention. I feel much more confident caring for the patients having gone through this program."

“I chose the Bryan Extern program to continue developing my nursing skills and deepen my knowledge during the school break. Through a range of clinical experiences, I built my confidence and gained practical insights and knowledge that will benefit my future career and the patients I care for.

This program provides invaluable benefits like hands-on-experience refined nursing skills, strengthened professional conduct and enhanced clinical judgement – key foundations for nursing.”

Bryan Health Nurse Extern Program Locations

This program is offered at Bryan Medical Center (BMC) in Lincoln, Nebraska as well as Grand Island Regional Medical Center (GIRMC) and Kearney Regional Medical Center (KRMC). Dates and program details may vary.

BMC - Details provided above, Apply Now

GIRMC - Learn more (PDF)

KRMC - Learn more (email Shari Dakan)