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About the Program
You will experience the day-to-day life of an RN in a variety of roles and settings. This hands-on, 10-week, paid internship will expand your clinical skills and knowledge under the guidance of an experienced nurse preceptor. Following the 10-week program in the summer, interns have the opportunity to extend the internship into the school year. This is a great opportunity to make a difference for those served in your care and to strengthen your clinical skill set.
Applications accepted Aug 30 – Oct 13, 2024
Requirements
- Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited RN program (Associate or Bachelor degree) and have participated in an academic clinical experience. Associates Degree Nursing Students are not eligible for placement at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls.
- Must be enrolled in a state board of nursing approved internship course. This does not apply to internships held in the state of South Dakota and Iowa.
- Must be within 1 or 2 semesters of your expected graduation date. Applicant must have an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026.
- Must have completed 1 semester of clinical experiences prior to the internship.
- Submission of an accumulative transcript, including your most recently completed semester at time of application.
Major Market Locations
- Bemidji, MN
- Bismarck, ND
- Fargo, ND
- Sioux Falls, SD
North Network Locations
- Bagley, MN
- Dickinson, ND
- Hillsboro, ND
- Mayville, ND
- Sisseton, SD
- Thief River Falls, MN
- Wheaton, MN
South Network Locations
- Aberdeen, SD
- Canby, MN
- Canton, SD
- Chamberlain, SD
- Clear Lake, SD
- Jackson, MN
- Luverne, MN
- Sheldon, IA
- Slayton, MN
- Tracy, MN
- Vermillion, SD
- Viborg, SD
- Webster, SD
- Westbrook, MN
- Worthington, MN
Good Samaritan Society Locations
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Long-Term Care
- Home Health
- Hospice
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What students have said about their experience with SSNIP
Housing Assistance Opportunities
Sanford offers housing assistance opportunities in Sioux Falls, as well as many of our Network sites for internship students. In Rural Sites, many are either free or set at a discounted rate.
Mayville, ND
Mayville offers apartments that do monthly rentals. Mayville State offers accommodations on campus at a discounted rate.
Hillsboro, ND
Sanford Hillsboro offers apartments with monthly rental options.
Thief River Falls, MN
Thief River Falls offers rental connections discounted rates at some local hotels for Sanford employees.
Wheaton, MN
Sanford Wheaton offers a free sleeping quarter in our ambulance training facility. Full size beds, a stocked kitchen, TVs in both rooms and a small living area with a TV and a computer with printer.
Sioux Falls, SD
Augustana College offers discounted rates for students to live in the dorms on campus, only a few blocks from the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls.
Canby, MN
Canby & Inn Suites - must call to book and need to mention that they are a Sanford employee in order to receive the discounted rate.
Chamberlain, SD
Housing & Rental Connections. Discounted rate at American Inn.
Luverne, MN
Grandstay in Luverne offers a discount to Sanford employees.
Tracy/Westbrook, MN
In the congregate living facility (Peterson Estates) attached to the Westbrook Hospital, students can stay for free in a room that is fully furnished.
Worthington, MN
Blue Jay Apartments offers housing from May 25th to July 25th. This would include a private bedroom & bathroom at the price of $625 per month or a shared bedroom/bathroom for $499 per month.
*More housing assistance options may be available. Please reach out to our team with any questions or inquiries about a location you are interested in applying to.
QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE APPLYING?
EMAIL TAYLOR SCHNETTLER AT
TAYLOR.SCHNETTLER@SANFORDHEALTH.ORG