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Student Nurse Internship Program

Aultman is proud to offer an internship opportunity for nursing students where precepting is part of their curriculum. The Aultman student nurse internship program is designed for nursing students planning to seek employment within the Aultman system (Aultman Hospital, Aultman Alliance Community Hospital, Aultman Orrville Hospital, Aultman Woodlawn and Aultman Deuble Heart & Vascular Hospital) after graduation. This internship program includes precepting, which involves one-on-one training and supervision with an RN, to meet the specific clinical requirements established by the college or university where the student is enrolled. Successful completion of this internship program guarantees a post-graduate nursing position within the Aultman Health System.

Why Join the Program

The student nurse internship program helps ease your transition from student to nurse by integrating into the work culture, fostering strong relationships and being part of our cohesive team while mastering nursing content. Additionally, student nurse interns will receive recruitment bonuses totaling $15,000:

$1,500 initially, within 30 days from the start of precepting.
$1,500 payment 60 days from the start of precepting – to a total of $3,000 while precepting.
$7,000 bonus once you pass the NCLEX and start as an RN, accepting a full-time or part-time position.
Eligible for up to $5,000 student loan forgiveness.

How It Works

Apply for the program and select the semester during which you will precept and the units you want to be considered for.
Interview with unit leaders and shadow. Receive offer(s) and select the offer you choose to accept.
Complete precepting hours, work as a patient care technician (PCT) and after successfully passing the NCLEX, start working as a registered nurse (RN).

Click below to learn more about the program. If you have questions or need more information, please email Chris Gemma or Carolyn Harmon.

Student entering final year, enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
Student must be in good standing and enrolled in nursing course requiring concurrent
preceptorship in a clinical setting.
Student must complete AHA healthcare provider training (BLS).
Student must adhere to the hospital attendance policy and make every effort to consistently be punctual when reporting to work and during daily activities.

The following Aultman locations and nursing specialties are available:

Aultman Hospital (Main Campus)

Medical/Surgical
- Oncology
- Surgical
- Medical
Stepdown Critical Care
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Surgical
- Medical
Intensive Care
- Surgical
- Medical
Emergency
Birth Center

Aultman Deuble Heart & Vascular Hospital

Cardiac Care Unit
Cardiovascular Surgical Unit

Aultman Alliance Community Hospital

Medical/Surgical
Critical Care
Intensive Care
Emergency
Senior Care Unit

Aultman Orrville Hospital

Medical/Surgical
Emergency
Family Birth Center

Aultman Woodlawn

Inpatient Rehab

What is the Aultman Student Nurse Internship Program?
This is an exciting opportunity for student nurses who are in their final year and enrolling in a nursing course requiring preceptorship. An internship is a unique work experience offered to gain relevant skills and experience in your area of study. Aultman values the concept “learning never ends.”

Beginning your career at Aultman as a student nurse intern offers the chance to learn from experienced nursing staff, develop lasting relationships and forge meaningful connections as you become immersed in the work culture while securing employment with the largest healthcare employer in the local area.

Will an intern get to choose their experience area?
We will do everything we can to ensure that significant consideration will be placed on internship preference. Many factors go into determining the unit the student can be placed on. We ask that students choose the top three areas of interest. Aultman will provide shadowing opportunities that will include meeting and interviewing with the managers of those areas, along with the teams. Based on unit availability and need, the student will be placed in one of their areas of preference.

What compensation is offered as a student nurse intern?
This program is unique, as it provides the opportunity for recruitment bonuses with a commitment to continue working within the Aultman Health System as an RN, and will pay a competitive hourly wage. Aultman Human Resources will discuss compensation details with candidates.

How long is the work commitment after precepting is complete?
With successful completion of the internship program and upon passing the NCLEX, the student has a two-year obligation as an RN within Aultman Health System. Eligibility for transfer to a different unit within the Aultman Health System would be after six months of employment, and provided the student is in good standing as a colleague.

Do precepting hours count as clinical hours?
The student nurse internship hours will count as precepting hours. Exceptions include a second nursing course (mental health or maternal child). This may require clinical hours that are not included as precepting hours.

How many precepting hours are required?
Precepting hours are determined by each nursing program to meet curriculum requirements.

What does the onboarding process look like?

Application and interview process.
Complete all pre-boarding requirements.
Attend new colleague orientation and Clinical Support Training.
Begin precepting as a Student Nurse Intern.

What role will a student nurse intern perform following preceptorship?
Following preceptorship, the intern will fill a Patient Care Technician or Nurse Aide position that is casual status (16 hours/month). This helps the student stay connected to the unit and facilitates continued learning and growth. Once the intern has passed the NCLEX, he/she is offered the opportunity to transition to a part-time or full-time RN position on the unit of participation with sign-on work commitment.

Click the links below to start the application process:

STUDENT NURSE INTERNSHIP - FALL 2025

STUDENT NURSE INTERNSHIP - SPRING 2026

STUDENT NURSE INTERNSHIP - SUMMER 2026