SSNIP: Sandford Student Nurse Internship Program. Enhance your nursing education skills through the Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program.

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 Winter 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 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.

  • 3.0 cumulative grade point average or above is required.
SSNIP Locations

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

What students have said about their experience with SSNIP

"I was able to practice my skills a lot, saw a lot of different things, and able to do most of my patient cares on my own by the end which is what they said was going to happen!"

"I feel the SSNIP objectives were met because I was able to perform many skills, assessments, medications passes, and education to patients and their families while remaining ethical and safe. This experience provided me with the resources and tools to confidently meet my objectives for this internship and grow not only as a future nurse but as a person as well."

"I have learned many different hard and soft skills while working with my preceptor. We consistently talk with patients and their families, updating them on their care plan when able. I also get to practice a lot of hard skills such as foleys, IVs, and much more."

"I LOVED this program. I learned more than I could imagine and it allows you to practice being a nurse safely. Through this internship, I found my passion in the ICU, learned how to provide effective care, and think critically."

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.

SSNIP Housing Assistance - North Network

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.

SSNIP Housing Assistance - South Network

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