Individuals training in the Cancer Nurse Internship Program have the chance to acquire expertise in a particular specialized area of interest. Applicants for the Cancer Nurse Internship Program must have a Registered Nursing License and be a United States citizen. The Cancer Nurse Internship Program is a six month program. Orientation starts around September. Practicums may involve didactic and hands on components.
Individuals work under the supervision of a preceptor.
The training can be from eight to nine months, but may vary in length as appropriate to the nature of the practicum. The rotations consist of some didactic classroom training, including orientation to the computerized documentation system, and the assignment of a project or clinical practice experience under the supervision of a preceptor. The clinical practice experience can involve hands on experience. Upon completion of the assignment the student will give a poster presentation to the preceptor and other Nursing staff. In order for the practicum to be completed in the Nursing Department, there must be a formal contract established between the NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department and the college or university.