About the role#
This internship program is for non-traditional NDSU students engaged in full-time study during the summer semester. You will work 18 to 24 hours per month. The program begins with one week of orientation. You will then be paired with a preceptor in a department, such as Med Surg, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, or Orthopedics. The goal is to build your confidence and competence in clinical skills as you prepare for your future career.
What you'll do#
- Work side-by-side with a nurse to learn patient care.
- Develop clinical skills and practice time management.
- Care for patients across all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
- Discover ways to communicate with and support patients.
- Perform direct and indirect patient care tasks.
- Support the daily activities of your assigned department.
- Follow population-specific patient care protocols and policies.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited RN program (associate or bachelor degree).
- Participation in an academic clinical experience.
- Enrollment in a board of licensed clinical practice approved internship course (this does not apply to North Dakota).
Location & details#
- Location: Bismarck, North Dakota.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- This is a paid internship.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It operates as the largest rural health system in the United States. The organization maintains 47 medical centers and over 200 senior care locations through the Good Samaritan Society. Its network serves more than one million patients across a large geographic area.
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