Nursing Students

Methodist Advancement into Professional Practice (MAPP)

The Methodist Hospital is pleased to offer baccalaureate nursing students the opportunity to enhance their learning and understanding of their chosen profession through an internship in our Methodist Advancement into Professional Practice program (MAPP). Whether you choose the year-round MAPP SPN program offered for Houston area students or the summer MAPP SPN program specifically for students outside the Houston/Galveston region, you will experience hands-on training while working side by side with lead registered nurses in direct patient care.

Work Environment

Available only at The Methodist Hospital, MAPP is a paid position with students assigned to work in one of Methodist's nursing units such as:

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• ICU
• Operating Room
• Oncology

The assimilation into the health care setting will prove invaluable to students as they begin their nursing career. Individuals who successfully complete the MAPP program will be better prepared to meet the demands and challenges facing tomorrow's nurses.

Benefits

MAPP students are required to work 24 hours a month for the year-round program and 40 hours a week for the summer externship. For participating in the program, student nurses can expect:

• A competitive salary with shift differentials
• Paid orientation
• Housing assistance - for summer program only
• Unlimited voluntary participation in TMH educational opportunities (unpaid)
• Discount tickets to local and regional special events

Upon completion of the MAPP program, student nurses in their last semester of nursing school will have the opportunity to be among the first candidates to interview for a full-time, paid position as a TMH nursing resident.

As a part of the Methodist nursing team, MAPP students will also have access to the rich educational opportunities at TMH including:

• Online programs
• Nursing grand rounds
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development
• Extended clinical opportunities such as working with nurse practitioners, clinical educators and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Rotation of up to three units of interest

Eligibility Requirements

Applications for the MAPP year-round program are accepted in the fall with an October deadline. Applications for the MAPP summer externship are accepted each spring with a January deadline. Space is limited to the top qualified candidates and is directed toward outstanding individuals who have a passion for administering quality health care.

Requirements for consideration include:

• Must be currently enrolled in a nursing baccalaureate program
• Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 minimum
• Must have completed one semester in the nursing program, including the fundamentals course work (two semesters for Summer Externship)
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week for summer program
• Must work a minimum of 24 hours a month for year-round program
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support certification

How to Apply

Applications Must Include:

• The Methodist Hospital employment application
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Preference summary sheet
• Interest essay
• Faculty recommendations from two of the candidate's clinical instructors

* Year-Round MAPP Application (Word Document)

* Summer MAPP Application (Word Document)

The completed application must be submitted prior to the deadline as publicized online to:
Alicia Hernandez, MSN, RN, BC
Academic Program Leader
The Methodist Hospital
6565 Fannin Street, MGJ11-002
Houston, TX 77030
713-441-4517
ahernandez@tmhs.org

The Methodist Hospital looks forward to helping you map out your career path. No matter which direction your journey leads you, we are committed to partnering with you every step of the way.

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