Student Nurse Academy (SNA) – Spring 2027
Jasper, Indiana
Health system employer
- Eligibility
- RN
- Shift
- Rotating
Posted Aug 25
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Rotating
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most IN staff postings
IN staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $44/hr, across 155 postings.
About this role
Build Confidence. Gain Experience. Make an Impact.
Ready to take your nursing education beyond the classroom? The Student Nurse Academy gives nursing students the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a real hospital environment while learning alongside experienced Registered Nurses.
Designed for nursing students who have completed at least one semester of clinical rotations, this program helps you strengthen your clinical skills, build professional confidence, and experience the day-to-day realities of patient care—all in a supportive, precepted setting.
## What You’ll Do
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As a Student Nurse at Deaconess, you’ll have the opportunity to
Gain hands-on patient care experience in a hospital setting
Work alongside and learn from experienced Registered Nurses and healthcare professionals
Communicate with patients, families, and members of the care team
Monitor and document vital signs and patient information
Perform duties delegated by licensed RN staff under appropriate supervision
Use clinical equipment and support routine patient care activities
Apply skills learned in nursing school to real-world clinical situations
Build confidence through mentorship, practice, and meaningful patient interactions
Why Join the Student Nurse Academy?
Your nursing journey is about more than completing clinical hours—it’s about becoming a confident, capable healthcare professional.
The Student Nurse Academy helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world nursing practice, giving you valuable experience while building relationships with nursing staff and hospital leadership. You’ll develop practical skills, gain insight into hospital workflows, and grow your confidence as you prepare for the next step in your career.
Strong performance in the program may also open the door to future employment opportunities with Deaconess after graduation.
## Qualifications
To participate in the Student Nurse Academy, applicants must
Be currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program accredited by AACN, CCNE, or ACEN
Have successfully completed at least one semester of clinical rotation s prior to the start of the session
Maintain active BLS certification
Submit an unofficial transcript before the start of the session
Be in good academic standing within their nursing program
## Pay Rates
- Level 1: $16.60/hour
- Level 2: $17.60/hour
- Level 3: $18.60/hour
## Start Building Your Future in Nursing
Turn your classroom knowledge into real-world experience. Build your confidence. Learn from experienced nurses. And take the next step toward your nursing career with the Student Nurse Academy.
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Requirements
- Direct patient care
- Nursing
- Patient monitoring
- Hourly pay
- Medical equipment operation
- Hospital
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- BLS Certification
- Patient interaction
Place
- City
- Jasper, Indiana
- State price level
- 7% below the national average
Indiana index 93.3, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
