Students

Career Development Checklist

Printable version of the checklist

1. Have your resume reviewed

2. Schedule a mock interview

3. Complete a professional headshot

  • The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development has an Iris Photobooth where you can get a free professional headshot in minutes.
  • Use a professional headshot for your LinkedIn account.

4. Create a LinkedIn account

  • Marketing yourself is important! 
  • We also recommend changing other social media accounts to private. 

5. Create a professional email account: 

  • Use your first and last name for your email. Example: Jane.Smith@gmail.com
  • Update your voicemail to include your full name. Example: "Hello, this is Jane Smith, I can't come to the phone right now, please leave a message." 

Tips and Tricks for applying

  • Use a plain background if interviewing on Zoom.
  • Research the potential employer to show your interest.
  • If you are expecting a call, answer your phone with your full name "Hello, this is Jane Smith." 
  • Prepare multiple questions to ask during your interview. The interviewer may answer some of them during the interview; be prepared with more questions.
  • DSCAC interview tips. 
  • Decker College Externship Guide.

Career Development Resources

Job and Internship Search

Nursing Licensing Resources 

Connect with Decker Alumni 

Reach out to our team if you would like to be connected to a Decker College alum.

Employment Opportunities/Announcements

Below are opportunities sent to Decker for our students to be notified about. If you would like an opportunity listed here, contact deckerconnections@binghamton.edu. The newest opportunities are listed at the top.

  • Mayo Clinic Nurse Practitioner Information Sessions 

    NPPA Insider Series: Navigating Your Career Journey (Mayo Clinic - Midwest)

    Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2026  

  • NYU Langone Student Externship Opportunities

    NYU Langone Health - All Campuses

    • Summer Student Nurse Extern Opportunity
    • Posting will be live January 19-30
    • Please include clinical experience and GPA on your resume
    • Please apply to only your first choice campus
    • 2 weeks post application you will receive a questionnaire that is a required part of the process
    • Contact Cathy Barach directly once your questionnaire is complete. 

    This posting will be updated when the link is live. 

    Applications will open January 19, 2026. 

  • Northwell Health Summer Nurse Externship Opportunities

    The Summer Nurse Externship program provides Junior BSN students with an eight-week paid preceptorship. Each week there are educational in-services presented by our nurse educators and leadership. Externships are available in various specialties system-wide.

    2026 Summer Nurse Externship Program:

    Applications are open from January 19 through January 22, 2026

  • NY Presbyterian Summer 2026 Flynn Fellowship - Oncology Nursing

    Flynn Fellowship in Oncology Nursing

    The Flynn Fellowship in Oncology Nursing Program is intended to help stimulate career interest and foster the professional development of potential Oncology Nurses. The Fellowship will enhance the student's core clinical education through direct observation of Oncology patient care and exposure to related patient care duties and services that typify the valuable role and important interrelationships of oncology nurses with other healthcare team members.

    Opportunities to attend various pertinent internal educational programs and meetings with key staff members at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will provide additional learning experiences for the student nurse. 

    Applicaitons are open now. 

  • Hackensack Meridian Health Student Nurse Externship Summer 2026 - Multiple Locations

    This is a 10-week externship program offering nursing students an opportunity to earn while learning. Students are oriented and provided training in specific skills. Under the direction of a registered nurse partner, student nurses practice selected skills and gain confidence in the nursing environment.

    Externs are placed at one of the Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals. Current employees of Hackensack Meridian Health who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered first. This externship program is available at the following Hackensack Meridian locations in New Jersey:

    • Hackensack University Medical Center (Hackensack)
    • Palisades Medical Center (North Bergen)
    • JFK University Medical Center (Edison)
    • Bayshore Medical Center (Holmdel)
    • Riverview Medical Center (Red Bank)
    • Raritan Bay Medical Center (Perth Amboy)
    • Old Bridge Medical Center (Old Bridge)
    • Carrier Clinic (Belle Mead)
    • Jersey Shore University Medical Center (Neptune)
    • Ocean University Medical Center (Brick)
    • Southern Ocean Medical Center (Manahawkin)

    This special student nurse extern (SNE) program will begin on May 26, 2026 and end on Aug 1, 2026.  

    Application deadline is January 9, 2026

  • Rising Senior RN Experience WMCHealth

    The Rising Senior program is an eight (8) week paid mentorship offering an opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge by providing direct patient care, reinforcing nursing skills, and increasing clinical competency in practice.  You will be paired with an RN and work as part of a highly skilled and experienced team to deliver excellent care.

    At the completion of the program, you will have an opportunity to retain per diem status as a nursing assistant and will have preferred interviewing status if applying for an RN position after graduation.

    This is an eight-week program which consists of:

    • Two weeks of training
    • Five weeks of partnering with a registered nurse in one of our Med/Surg units
    • One week of observation in a specialty nursing unit

    Applications open February 2, 2026

  • St. Joseph Hospital Summer Nurse Externship Program

    St. Joseph Hospital offers an 11-week, paid summer nurse externship
    program for nursing students entering their senior level of nursing school. This is an opportunity to develop professional nursing skills and gain additional clinical
    experience prior to graduation.

    Each week, 24 hours (two-12 hour shifts) will be dedicated to the CNA role,
    performing patient care tasks in accordance with by the State of Maine Nursing
    Board and St. Joseph Hospital policies and procedures.

    Concurrently, the Nurse Extern will spend 12 hours each week (one 12-hour shift)
    dedicated to increasing nursing knowledge in a series of classroom sessions,
    simulation, and observational experiences in various settings within the hospital
    under the guidance of an RN mentor and educator. Additionally, the Nurse Extern will participate in team building and volunteer work to support active engagement within the Bangor community in alignment with the Mission of St. Joseph Hospital.

    For more information contact Erica Caron, Director Clinical Education & Professional Practice at ecaron2@covh.org.

  • Rochester Regional Health EXCEL Nursing Internship

    EXCEL Nurse Interns work as a patient care technician, side by side with an experienced nurse, to put the skills, knowledge and lessons into practice.

    The internship provides nursing students with vital experience that will enhance the remainder of their college education and assist in their transition into the nursing profession.

    The EXCEL Program Features:

    A 10 week paid internship
    The opportunity to work 24 to 40 hours a week
    Weekly educational opportunities
    Networking opportunities

  • UHS Summer Nursing Externship Program

    This program is designed to provide an extensive and immersive learning experience with a strong emphasis on direct patient contact. As you engage in meaningful interactions with patients, you will not only enhance your clinical competence but also gain confidence in real-world healthcare settings. Nursing Juniors are eligible to apply.

    Application Deadline: January 16, 2026  

  • Guthrie Lourdes Nurse Externship

    Gain hands-on clinical experience with Guthrie Lourdes Hospital’s Nurse Externship, while working alongside a skilled health care team. The externship offers real-world experience, mentorship and the chance to build confidence in a dynamic clinical environment. Prepare for a successful nursing career, while making a meaningful impact on patient lives. Nursing Juniors are eligible to apply. 

    Application Deadline: January 18, 2026 

Scholarships/Funding Opportunities