Our Penn State Health Winter Nurse Externship program is an immersive 4 - week program (December 14, 2026 - January 19, 2027) designed to give participants hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a real-world look at nursing before graduation. Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties.