Prepare for a Career in Pediatric Nursing
Our Student to Nurse (S2RN) Pediatric Sponsorship Program provides special funding and job opportunities for nursing students who love working with kids. We know starting a new journey can be exciting, maybe a little scary, but we’re here to help you along the way. Nursing students will join the program before their junior year of nursing school.
What's Included in the Program
$15,000 in sponsorship for education expenses
$5,000 bonus upon starting the Nurse Residency Program
Sponsorship funds for tuition and fees or other educational costs provided at key checkpoints
Paid relevant work experience
Career readiness training
Preference for senior preceptorship placement
Enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program at the start of the S2RN program
Additional Benefits
Hired into the program before starting junior year of nursing school
Paid CNA work in hospital and specialty clinic providing pediatric experience and realistic job previews to identify focus areas for future Nurse Residency
Flexible scheduling throughout the program
One-on-one mentoring during school and after graduation
Early selection of nursing area preference made at the start of senior year, aiming to complete preceptorship hours and begin the Nurse Residency Program post-graduation
Apply Today
You can apply for the Student to Nurse Pediatric Sponsorship Program online. We start a new group each June, and we accept applications in the spring for that June start. The program lasts for 2 years.
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About Our Program
Important Dates
S2RN Match Placement for Summer 2024 to 2025:
July 19, 2024: Submit updated resume & areas preferences for nurse residency match.
July 29 to August 2, 2024: S2RN sponsor interviews for Nurse Residency Program take place.
August 2, 2024: Decisions for area placement made by this date.
August 23, 2024: Transition to your new area with S2RN sponsorship as you begin the Nurse Residency Program.
May to August 2025: Nurse Residency Start Date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us
For more information about the Student to Nurse (S2RN) Sponsorship Program, please contact:
Ben Morales
402.955.6000 | bmorales@ChildrensNebraska.org
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