Summer Externships 2013

[toussaint03]

Hello All,I am very new to this website and it really warms my heart to see everyone helping and consoling each other.I am a junior nursing student and I am interested in doing an externship over the summer. I know there are a few posts about this but a lot of them are from years ago and I wanted some more current advice. My dream is to be in the NSLIJ-Healthcare system so I would love to get an externship with them or NY Presbyterian is a close second.I hate to bother you all with the same things again but could anybody offer up any advice as to how to go about the process of applying, where/when they applied (I'm from Queens so to hear from people who applied to or did the NSLIJ externship or NY Presbyterian would be awesome but all advice is welcomed! haha), what you got out of the experience, how was your interview, etc. I would really love and appreciate the feedback. Thanks!

[MissB2011]

Thanks! I just saw also.

Good Luck!

[toussaint03]

For the NYP externship, has anyone seen a spot to upload transcripts or letters of recommendation or know if NYP wants them? Thanks

I was asking the same thing. I'm not too sure because in the application info it says just a cover letter and resume so i don't know. Maybe if they call you back they will tell you to bring that stuff but I could be wrong.

[Scooby-Dooby-Doo]

Well, I decided not to apply for the NYP because of "technical difficulties." Anyway the applications close tomorrow at midnight. Good luck for all of those who are applying. I did apply to the NSLIJ summer externship though.

[toussaint03]

Good luck and keep your fingers crossed!

[tendrlovencare]

Hi All.. I applied for the LIJ Nurse Externship as well. Did anyone hear back for an interview yet????

[toussaint03]

I actually interviewed with them yesterday..I was soo noervous!! Hopefully all goes well. I believe they are still making calls because my friend called yesterday and set up an interview for today so I believe there is still time. Hopefully they will give you a call!

[toussaint03]

*sorry I meant to say my friend got called yesterday

[AC92]

I know you all applied last year but how long did it take to hear anything back? I applied this year but have heard nothing so far. Thanks!

[skier14]

I applied this year too, and haven't heard anything either. They started interviewing for the externships already. I know someone who went for an interview last week.

[AC92]

That's very frustrating. any idea when they officially make decisions? Are you from long island?

[skier14]

Yes I'm from Long Island. I was very frustrated too. I've volunteered at a hospital in the North Shore-LIJ system for a year and a half, and I was hoping to at least get an interview. I'm not sure when they're making the decision, but I can try to find out from my friend.

[AC92]

I'm not from Long Island and I'm afraid that's hurting me. I emailed the recruiter last week about the status of my application but have not heard back. What year in nursing school are you? I graduate in December.