2027 Nurse Extern Program
Corbin, Kentucky
The Nurse Extern Program is a paid, 10-week clinical education experience designed for ADN and BSN nursing students entering or enrolled in the final semester of an accredited nursing program.
Posted Sep 25 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- Unit and setting
- Hospital
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- Certification
- CPR or BLS certification Current CPR or BLS certification
- Education
- enrolled in or entering the final semester of an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program Enrolled in or entering the final semester of an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program
- Also asks
- current school transcript Current school transcript
- Also asks
- successful completion of all applicable program and employment requirements Successful completion of all applicable program and employment requirements
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- payment of in-state tuition
Benefits
- Benefitsin-state tuition payment
- Tuition Assistance
Pay isn’t listed.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Residency
- 2027 Nurse Extern Program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Baptist Health Corbin’s careers page.
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Summary 2027 Nurse Extern Program Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, Kentucky Baptist Health Corbin is now accepting applications for our 2027 Nurse Extern Program! The Nurse Extern Program is a paid, 10-week clinical education experience designed for ADN and BSN nursing students entering or enrolled in the final semester of an accredited nursing program. Nurse Externs gain valuable hands-on hospital experience while working alongside experienced nursing professionals in a supportive clinical environment.
This is an opportunity to build your confidence, strengthen your clinical skills, expand your nursing knowledge, and experience what it is like to be part of the Baptist Health Corbin nursing team before beginning your career as a Registered Nurse. In addition to paid participation, the Nurse Extern Program includes payment of in-state tuition, reflecting Baptist Health Corbin's commitment to developing and supporting future nursing professionals. Interviews for the 2027 Nurse Extern Program will be held November 3 and November 5, 2026 .
Program Requirements
- Enrolled in or entering the final semester of an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program
- Current CPR or BLS certification
- Current school transcript
- Successful completion of all applicable program and employment requirements
Your nursing career starts here
Take the next step from the classroom to the clinical environment while gaining meaningful experience, building professional relationships, and preparing for your future nursing career. Apply now to be considered for the 2027 Baptist Health Corbin Nurse Extern Program! If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation, we encourage you to apply today! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer . If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
What's around it?
Corbin, KY
Living costs about 10% below the US average