Paid Training Opportunities
Saint Francis Health System offers several paid training opportunities for those interested in healthcare careers.
Nurse Extern Program
The Nurse Extern Program is a shadow program designed for nursing students in their final year of an accredited RN program. Saint Francis offers three (3) programs annually: winter, spring and summer. An application and interview are required for all potential candidates.
Upcoming Classes
- Application period: February 15 – March 15
- Program dates: June 2 – August 2
- Full-time schedule
- Application period: September 15 - October 15, 2025
- Program dates: December 15, 2025 – January 10, 2026
- Full-time schedule
- Application period: September 15 - October 15, 2025
- Program dates: January 5 – April 11, 2026
- Full-time schedule
Nurse Tech/CNA Program
Saint Francis has partnered with Tulsa Tech to deliver the Nurse Tech/Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program. This program is designed to train you to successfully perform the Nurse Tech duties within Saint Francis. After graduation from the program, you will be eligible for a nurse tech position within the Saint Francis hospitals. This training program will qualify you to take the Oklahoma CNA Certification exam. An application and an interview are required for all potential candidates. Applications will be accepted year round.
Upcoming Classes
- Application period: March 3 – 31, 2025
- Program dates: May 12 – June 6, 2025
(Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.)
Patient Companion Program
Patient Companion is the title given to sitters at Saint Francis. The person in this role is responsible for sitting with patients that are on suicide precautions, have eating disorders, have an Adult Detention Order or are of harm to themselves or others.
Saint Francis offers five (5) Patient Companion classes annually. The Patient Companion class provides eligible candidates paid training to employment opportunities. An application and interview are required for all potential candidates.
Upcoming Classes
- Application Period: February 10 - March 24
- Training Class: April 21 - 24
- Application Period: May 19 - June 23
- Training Class: July 21 - 24
- Application period: July 14 - August 25
- Training class: September 22 - 25
- Application period: September 8 - October 20
- Training class: November 17 - 20
Pharmacy Tech Trainee
The Pharmacy Technician Trainee role provides training (comprised of two phases, as approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy) to prepare individuals to work as a Pharmacy Technician. Phase I, the initial training, consists of learning about the pharmacy and its procedures. Once completed the trainee will test and apply for a permit. Only after receiving the permit will the trainee begin to complete Phase II, on-the-job training, which must be completed within ninety (90) days of receiving the permit.
