The employed Nursing Students provide patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff. Nursing students in their final one or two clinical rotations or equivalent senior year prior to graduation will be able to complete higher level tasks as reflected in the advanced level optional competencies including shadowing and partnering with specialty nurses and peripheral IV insertion.

S.N.I.P. is an early workforce recruitment initiative offered by Sentara Norfolk Hospital for soon-to-be graduating seniors from an accredited nursing program. 

S.N.I.P. offers aspiring nurses a unique opportunity while working as “nursing students” in our acute care facility that is nationally recognized as a Magnet-designated acute care hospital.

Dates: May 18, 2025 - August 6, 2025

Application Deadline: April 3, 2026

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Current student enrolled in clinical RN program must be within 2 semesters from graduation from accredited RN program

Certification/Licensure

Basic Life Support Certification (within 90 days of hire)