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Summer Nurse Internship

Children’s Minnesota offers a Summer Nurse Internship for pre-licensure nursing students the summer between junior and senior year. This paid internship allows nursing students to experience working in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a clinical nurse.

Key dates

  • Application available: October 28 – December 6, 2024
  • Interviews anticipated: January 2025
  • Offers anticipated end of January/beginning of February 2025
  • Internship dates: June 2 – August 8, 2025

Students currently enrolled in either an associate degree or baccalaureate degree nursing program with graduation anticipated within 12 months of internship. Interns must be enrolled in a summer academic course and complete required coursework while participating in the program. Students must complete full duration of internship. All exceptions or special circumstances must be discussed during the interview process.

Learn about the Summer Nurse Internship, including the application process, the goals of being an intern and more.

Summer Nurse Intern application essay scoring guide

Essays are scored using a rubric. Much of the essay is scored based on how many months or years of experience you have.

Go here for the Summer Nurse Internship application essay scoring guide »

Housing

Children’s Minnesota funded housing is currently unavailable for Summer Nurse Interns. Out-of-state interns would be expected to find and resource their own housing if selected for the internship.

Students interested in participating in this internship must apply through careers at Children’s Minnesota.

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