Summer Nursing Student Internship

Internships for college students

Rice Memorial Hospital is dedicated to the education of students entering healthcare fields. Rice is licensed for 136 and serves communities in a 14-county area of West Central and Southwest Minnesota.

There are 32 medical specialties represented in our area. Professional staff at Rice Hospital work together and support each other in a collaborate practice to provide high quality patient care.

This program runs from mid-June to mid-August. Interns will be scheduled 64 hours per two-week pay period. Interns will work the same hours as their preceptor (8-hour or 12-hour shifts), including rotating shifts and weekends.

What is the Summer Nursing Student Internship?

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 an RN 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
• ICCU / ER
• Peri-Operative Services (ACD, OR, PACU)
• Float Pool
• Women and Children's Care (includes OB)

In addition, students have the opportunity to observe in other areas for several shifts toward the end of the internship.

Questions?

If you have additional questions, please contact Nancy Skindelien at
nski@rice.willmar.mn.us or
320.231.4499

Eligibility Requirements for Nursing Intern Applicants

Nursing Interns must:

• Have completed their junior year in a baccalaureate nursing program;
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA;
• 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 summer internship course through a Minnesota college or university, and be supervised by
a nursing faculty member licensed in Minnesota.

The summer internship class has been offered in the past at St. Cloud and Mankato State. Please check directly with these and other colleges about their course offerings.

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.

Application Process for Summer Nursing Interns

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

• Print and complete all forms listed (except Application Form).

• Complete the online application process (Application Form - from online process) and submit your online application by following the online application instructions. You do not have to print the online application form.

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

Application Form (from online process)

Applicant Letter

Reference Form - Clinical instructor

Reference Form - Employer

Nurse Course Summary

Summer Internship Goals

Mail all completed forms to:

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

Application Process for Summer Nursing Interns

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

• Print and complete all forms listed (except Application Form).

• Complete the online application process (Application Form - from online process) and submit your online application by following the online application instructions. You do not have to print the online application form.

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

Application Form
(from online process)

Applicant Letter

Reference Form - Clinical instructor

Reference Form - Employer

Nurse Course Summary

Summer Internship Goals

Mail all completed forms to:

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