Rice Memorial Hospital offers three types of intern experiences. The internships for Summer Health Care Interns and Summer Nursing Interns are from mid-June to mid-August. Internships in all three programs are paid positions.

Applications for 2010 internships are now closed. Please check back this fall for 2011 application procedures. Thank you for your interest in a Rice internship.

The Summer Health Care Internship offers college students an overview of the services and operations of a regional referral health care organization. Students receive one or more work assignments depending on the needs of the organization and the student's college major, background and experience. Work may relate to:

• Dierct patient care
• Service delivery
• Program development and support
• Phlebotomy
• Histology
• Operative services
• Computer systems

In addition, students have the opportunity to observe a variety of medical procedures, patient care and support encounters.

Applicants must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education in a healthcare or related field. They must also be in good academic standing.

For more information or to check the availability of summer healthcare internships, contact Nancy Skindelien at 320.231.4499 or at nski@rice.willmar.mn.us.

Application for the 2010
Summer Healthcare Internships is now closed.

The Summer Nursing Intern Program is an opportunity for nursing students (BSN, BAN), between their junior and senior years, to participate in a learning and work experience to provide the connection between education and real life practice.

Under the direction of a preceptor, interns further their understanding of the practice of professional nursing.  Opportunities are available in a variety of areas at Rice including:

• Adult Health Care
• Ambulatory Care
• ICCU
• Peri-Operative Services
• Women and Children’s Care (includes OB)
• Emergency Services

In addition, students have the opportunity to observe in other areas.

For more information about the availability and requirements for nursing internships, please see the sections listed below.

Application for the 2010 Summer Nursing Internship is now closed.

Rice Memorial Hospital Pharmacy Department offers both internship and externship programs for eligible pharmacy students.

Students are offered externship rotations at Rice in general hospital practice and ambulatory care. Externships are available for pharmacy students during the entire year.

An internship is usually offered every summer and is a paid position.

For more information on pharmacy student experiences, contact Carnie Allex, PharmD at 320.231.4671 or at call@rice.willmar.mn.us.

Application for the 2010 Pharmacy Internship is now closed.

Nursing Interns must:

• Have completed their junior year in a baccalaureate nursing program;
• Have at least a 3.0 GPA in their nursing courses;
• Be enrolled in a summer internship course through a participating Minnesota college or university; and,
• Have current CPR certification.

If you are attending a college or university outside the State of Minnesota, you will need to enroll in a Minnesota college or university for credits. The Minnesota Board of Nursing requires that in order for a person to practice nursing in the state, they either have to be licensed as an RN or LPN or be under the supervision of an instructor licensed in the state. If you have additional questions, please contact Nancy Skindelien at 320.231.4499 or nski@rice.willmar.mn.us.

Please note new due date: completed application packets must be received by Friday, December 4, 2009.  Incomplete packets will not be reviewed.

Intern interviews will take place on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, and Monday, January 4, 2010. Selected applicants must be able to interview in person on one of those dates.

The program runs from June 7, 2010, through August 13, 2010.

Interns will be scheduled 72 hours per two-week pay period.  Interns will work the same hours as their preceptor, including rotating shifts and weekends.

To apply for a 2010 Summer Nursing Internship, please complete all of the required steps listed below. Incomplete packets will not be reviewed.

1. Print and complete all forms listed at the right.

2. Complete the online application process. Print out your completed online application to submit with the forms listed at the right. Remember to submit your online application as well to complete the online portion of your application.

3. Mail all completed forms along with your printed application to:

Nancy Skindelien, Human Resources
Rice Memorial Hospital
301 Becker Ave. SW
Willmar, MN 56201

Print and complete these forms to include with your application packet:

Application Form (from online process)

Applicant Letter

Reference Form - Clinical Instructor

Reference Form - Employer

Nursing Course Summary

Summer Internship Goals