The Graduate Nurse Internship Program at NGMC provides the new graduate nurse an opportunity to:

• Be mentored one-on-one by an experienced registered nurse
• Experience a smooth transition from the student role to the registered nurse role
• Develop new clinical and technical skills
• Learn how to prioritize and manage patient care needs
• Learn advanced patient assessment skills
• Spend time in related clinical areas such as surgical services as well as other nursing ancillary departments

The first twelve weeks of the internship will be held on Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Lanier Park Campus. During this time the intern will be placed with an RN preceptor who will oversee the clinical component of the program. Scheduled workshops will be provided through out the program including such topics as:

• Advanced Patient Assessment
• Pharmacology
• Wound Ostomy Continence
• Med/Psych Nursing

After the first six weeks of the program, the intern will be provided a skills evaluation. At that time Human Resources will assist the intern in applying for permanent positions through out Northeast Georgia Medical Center. The internship is a fully paid program with the new nurse receiving benefits while preparing for the new role of Registered Nurse.

For more information, details or to apply, contact Katherine Rowland RN, Nurse Recruiter @ katherine.rowland@nghs.com.