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Student placement opportunities

Gain real-world experience through student placements in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Advance your career with Nebraska Medicine

Nebraska Medicine prioritizes student placements for our colleagues. If you're both a Nebraska Medicine employee and a student at Clarkson College or UNMC, our goal is to be your clinical learning environment. We'll support you with a community of teachers, mentors and guidance throughout your learning journey.

Built-in academic partnerships

Our relationships with Clarkson College and UNMC enhance the experience between your academic and clinical learning. 

Grow with your colleagues

Learn alongside your current or future teammates, building professional relationships that last a lifetime.

Pursuing a degree at a different school?

We can help you evaluate your options or guide you through the steps to establish an academic agreement for your placement.

Find the right opportunity for you

Explore available opportunities and start your application online. These placements are non-paid clinical experience, and all placements must begin with an application. Please do not contact preceptors directly to arrange an educational experience.

Application timeline

Student placement timelines vary by program. In most cases, the placement process takes at least one month. Be sure to apply at least one month before your anticipated start date.

Please apply at least one year before your anticipated start date.

Nurse Practitioner application dates
SemesterApplication start dateApplication deadline
SpringSep. 1Oct. 1
SummerJan. 1Feb. 1
FallApril 1May 1

“The experience and flexibility of working as a phlebotomist during nursing school helped me become the nurse I am today.”

— TaChelle Rhames, RN
Staff Nurse, Surgical Services
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"The Nebraska Medicine culture has emboldened me to 'do it afraid.' It is so empowering to know that each mistake or failure really can be internalized as an opportunity for learning and growth."

— Karl Houfek
Revenue Cycle Training/QA Analyst
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