Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program - Non-Traditional NDSU Students

Sanford Health • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

The Sanford nursing intern participates in a learning experience designed to develop confidence and competence in clinical skills and support a smooth transition into a licensed role after graduation. The program helps students identify a nursing practice area that fits their career goals, talents, and interests. Interns are mentored by a licensed professional in their specialty to strengthen clinical skills.

This program is for non-traditional NDSU students who will be engaged in full-time study during the summer semester. Interns work 18–24 hours per month. The program begins with one week of orientation, followed by placement in a specific department with a preceptor. Opportunities are available in Med Surg Flex (1C), Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Med Surg, and the Float Pool.

Interns provide direct and indirect patient care across preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. They learn alongside a nurse, develop clinical skills and time-management abilities, and support department activities while following patient-care protocols and state-specific practice regulations.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited RN program leading to an associate or bachelor degree.
• Have participated in an academic clinical experience.
• Be enrolled in a board of licensed clinical practice-approved internship course, except for internships held in South Dakota and Wisconsin.
• Be a non-traditional NDSU student engaged in full-time study during the summer semester.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients across preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Perform tasks involving direct and indirect patient care and support department activities.
• Use appropriate population-specific patient-care protocols and policies addressing the physical and psychological needs of patients of all ages.
• Learn patient care, develop nursing skills, and practice time management alongside a nurse and preceptor.
• Follow the scope and standards of practice outlined in applicable state-specific regulations.
• Communicate with and support patients while learning the work and schedule of a licensed professional.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree