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Hospital opportunities

Different stages. Different career doors.

Student externships and graduate residencies are distinct pathways. Verify each provider’s current criteria and recruitment window.

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These are independent official resources, not IFRN partners or placement arrangements. Providers control eligibility, dates, selection, and availability. Do not send private applications to IFRN marketing forms.
Student employment

Northside Nurse Extern Excellence Program

Explore the student extern pathway and check individual job listings for the required clinical experience, certifications, campus, and schedule. Northside runs its own selection process.

Who it is for: Nursing students with clinical-course experience
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program page available; search current extern openings and verify role-specific requirements.

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New graduate careers

Northside Nurse Residency Programs

Compare specialty and campus residency pathways, then read the current posting that matches your graduation timing. A residency is an employment pathway, separate from student clinical placement.

Who it is for: Graduating nursing students and eligible nurses
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Program page lists cohort opportunities; openings and eligibility vary by specialty.

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Student employment

Wellstar Student Nurse Externship

Explore a student employment program designed around supervised experience and professional development. The program page requires at least one major clinical rotation; current postings may add requirements.

Who it is for: Students enrolled in an accredited RN program
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program information available; check active positions and campus requirements.

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New graduate careers

Wellstar Rising Stars Nurse Residency

Learn about a 12-month transition program with cohort, mentoring, education, and preceptor support. Confirm current openings, licensure requirements, and start dates with Wellstar.

Who it is for: New nurses entering professional practice
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program page available; openings and cohorts vary.

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Student employment

Piedmont Nurse Extern Job Search

Filter Piedmont careers by New Grad Nursing/Nurse Extern and read each extern posting carefully. Clinical-course prerequisites, certification, shifts, and campus requirements are role-specific.

Who it is for: Nursing students seeking eligible extern roles
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Search showed extern and residency listings when checked; listings can close.

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New graduate careers

Piedmont New Graduate Nursing Search

Use the current new-graduate career category to find hospital-specific residency postings. Match your graduation and licensing timeline to the requirements in the actual vacancy.

Who it is for: Graduating students and eligible new graduate nurses
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Current career search includes multiple cohort postings; confirm every vacancy directly.

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Student employment

Grady Student Nurse Extern Program

Review Grady’s nursing education hub for its extern program and required documents. The page describes spring/fall recruitment and at least one year of nursing school remaining; confirm the next recruitment window directly.

Who it is for: Nursing students with time remaining in their program
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program description available; no current application window promised.

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New graduate careers

Grady Nursing Residency

Explore Grady’s one-year transition pathway and review its degree, Georgia licensure, recent-graduation, and experience requirements. Apply through Grady’s current careers process.

Who it is for: Eligible newly graduated or newly licensed nurses
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program information available; cohorts and jobs require direct confirmation.

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Student employment

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Nurse Externship

Read the listed pediatric extern opportunity and its student status, clinical experience, schedule, and certification requirements. It is a paid student employment role with selection handled by Children’s.

Who it is for: Nursing students interested in pediatrics
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Specific posting observed for students graduating December 2027 or later; verify that it is still accepting applications.

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New graduate careers

Children’s Pediatric Nurse Residency

Review Children’s pediatric residency requirements, including licensure before starting work, before choosing a cohort. Application and selection are managed directly by the employer.

Who it is for: Eligible nursing graduates entering pediatric nursing
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program page available; positions are limited and cohort-specific.

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New graduate careers

Emory Healthcare Nurse Residency

Explore Emory’s year-long transition program and specialty locations. Senior students can investigate application timing; all pre-employment requirements must be satisfied before work begins.

Who it is for: Senior nursing students planning their first professional role
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program hub available; consult current vacancies and eligibility FAQs.

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New graduate careers

Emory Nurse Residency Eligibility FAQs

Check degree, licensure, NCLEX, BLS, résumé, and references requirements. The FAQ distinguishes applying before licensure from meeting all requirements before employment.

Who it is for: Applicants comparing residency requirements
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official eligibility reference; current hiring decisions remain with Emory.

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  • Am I at the right student or licensure stage?
  • Is this application window open on the provider’s page?
  • What eligibility, documents, service commitments, or costs apply?
  • Who is the official contact for my question?
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