Nursing Internship Program

         Covenant Health System offers new graduate nurses the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive, competency-based, mentored educational program. The Covenant Nursing Internship Program combines classroom work with extensive bedside clinical assignments supervised by a skilled nurse mentor and supported by qualified educators.The program is designed to provide a work experience, which will assist new nurses in developing the knowledge, skills and flexibility to become competent professionals.

Program Objectives:

• To assist in the transition of new nurses from novice to skilled clinician.
• To develop critical thinking skills through initial knowledge assessment, educational classes and clinical experiences
• To foster confidence and collegial relationships, as well as develop bedside expertise through association with an RN mentor

Scope of the Program

• Interns are hired on a full-time basis
• Internships are available in the following specialty areas:

o General Med / Surg / Oncology
o Critical Care / Cardiology / ER
o Women’s Services
o Pediatrics
o Surgery
o Rehab / Skilled Nursing

How to Apply

• An application packet may be obtained from:
  Human Resources Staffing and Selection
  Covenant Health System
  PO Box 1201
  Lubbock, TX 79408
• Completed packets must include completed application, resume and a letter indicating your specialty preference.