 Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center, one of Essentia Health’s many Catholic facilities, is northeastern Minnesota’s largest hospital. The 380-bed hospital in downtown Duluth offers state-of-the-art care and specially trained staff in a wide variety of medical specialties, such as neurosurgery, cancer, Orthopedics, and cardiology. St. Mary’s nationally ranked trauma center has multiple intensive-care units, including the region’s only ICU units for newborns and children. St. Mary’s Medical Center’s healing environment combines advanced technology with patient- and family-centered care. |
To find a patient at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center please call (218) 786-4636. Location:
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
407 East Third Street
Duluth, MN 55805
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Click on the titles below to expand the content: + Patient Bill of Rights
Patient rights & responsibilities
PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Rights alone do not guarantee the achievement of our objectives to provide safe, quality, compassionate care. Each patient has a responsibility to:
- Follow the treatment plan prescribed. It is your responsibility to advise the people treating you whether or not you think you can, or want to, follow a certain treatment plan. You accept the consequences for outcomes if you do not follow instructions for your care;
- Report changes in your health to the people treating you;
- Be honest and direct with the people caring for you. You are the center of the healthcare team. Tell them exactly how you feel about the things that are happening to you;
- Understand your health problems and treatment plans to your satisfaction. Understanding your health problems is important to the success of the treatment plan. If you do not understand them, ask the doctor and other caregivers. You should also recognize the impact of your lifestyle on your health.
- Provide Essentia Health with a copy of your Advance Directive/ Living Will and/or Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare.
- Follow Essentia Health’s policies affecting patient care and conduct.
- Provide necessary insurance information and for working with Essentia Health in making arrangements for payment of your bill if necessary.
- Respect all persons and property, and for considering the privacy and rights of others when you have visitors or are using the television, radio or telephone.
When you want to know, please ask. If you have something to say, please speak up. If a concern arises, please let us know immediately.
Thank you for placing your trust in us.
PATIENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
We want to encourage you, as a patient at Essentia Health, to speak openly with your health care team, take part in your treatment choices, and promote your own safety by being well informed and involved in your care. Because we want you to think of yourself as a partner in your care, we want you to know your rights as well as your responsibilities during your stay at our facilities. We invite you and your family to join us as active members of your care team.
Essentia Health is committed to providing safe, quality, compassionate health care. In accordance with this commitment, we believe that patients are entitled to the following rights and have been given a copy:
Care decisions / informed consent
Patients have the right to be informed about and to participate in decision making related to their care.
Patients have the right to obtain from their physician complete, current information concerning diagnosis, treatment and prognosis in terms patients can be reasonably expected to understand. When it is not medically advisable to give such information to patients, the information should be made available to an appropriate person on their behalf. Families are encouraged to participate in decisions regarding care when such participation is appropriate.
Patients have the right to receive from their physician information necessary to give informed consent prior to the start of any procedure and/or treatment. Where medically significant alternatives for care or treatment exist, or when patients request information concerning medical alternatives, patients have the right to such information. Patients also have the right to know the name of the person responsible for the procedures and/or treatment.
Except in emergencies, patients may not be transferred to another facility without being given a full explanation for the transfer, without provision being made for continuing care, and without acceptance by the receiving institution.
Nondiscrimination
Patients will not be denied appropriate care because of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic status or source of payment.
Privacy, respectful care and security
Patients have the right to considerate and respectful care, including privacy, security, safety and freedom from all forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and harassment
All patients have the right to consideration of privacy during their medical care. Case discussion, consultation, examination and treatment are confidential and should be conducted discreetly. Paper and electronic medical records and other patient documents will be used in a manner which will preserve the identity of the individual patient from display to persons not authorized to have such information.
Patients have the right to know the identity and professional status of all staff members and physicians providing services. Patients have the right to be treated in an environment that provides for their security and safety.
Advance directives / ethical issues
Advance Directives for medical care such as Health Care Directives, Living Wills or the designation of a surrogate decision maker or agent are respected to the extent provided by law. These documents state your wishes about treatment or name someone to decide for you if you are unable to do so. Patients may receive information about advance directives if they make such a request.
Ethical questions that may arise concerning various treatment options may be first explored with the physician involved with the case and, if necessary, may be taken to the Bioethics Committee. This may be done by staff, providers, patients or their families by speaking to the appropriate manager.
If you have a complaint or grievance regarding an Advance Directive, follow the Grievance Procedure included in this booklet.
Refusal of treatment
Patients have the right to refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law and to be informed of the medical consequences of this action. Patients have the right to refuse to participate in research investigation or clinical trials without limitation.
Cultural and religious practices
Essentia Health respects and accommodates the cultural and religious practices or ceremonies of patients and their families unless such practices would be in direct conflict with the ethics or values of Essentia Health.
Confidential records and information
Patients have the right to expect that all communication and records pertaining to their care be treated confidentially and that requests for access to their records will be met within a reasonable period of time. You may review your medical records, request amendment to, and obtain information on disclosure of your health information, in accordance with law and regulation.
Pain management
Pain can be a common part of the patient experience. Patients have the right to appropriate assessment and management of pain. Patients’ right to pain management is respected and supported.
Special communication needs: hearing, sight and language
Patients have the right to communication that they can understand. If patients are hearing impaired, Essentia Health will provide, at no cost, a qualified language interpreter and/or auxiliary aids to offer patients effective access to our health care services. Patients should inform staff when the appointment is made if they wish an interpreter, auxiliary aid or telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD).
If patients are sight impaired, appropriate services, information and auxiliary aids will be provided. Patients should notify the registration staff when the appointment is made.
If patients of family members speak a language other than English, Essentia Health is willing to make every attempt to locate an interpreter. Patients may request an interpreter through registration or clinical staff.
Billing process
Patients have a right to receive a statement of their account if a payment is due from them. Patients with questions about their bill are encouraged to call Business Services – Patient Accounts.
Health coverage
The Affordable Care Act, signed into law March 2010, puts American consumers in charge of their health coverage and care by:
- Stopping insurance companies from limiting the care you need – which will help children (and eventually all Americans) with pre-existing conditions gain coverage and keep it,
- Removing insurance company barriers between you and your doctor – which will protect all Americans’ choice of doctors and end lifetime limits on the care you may receive.
For questions about your benefits and/or how these protections may apply to your health insurance plan contact your Plan Administrator.
To learn more about the new benefits and cost savings available to you under the Affordable Care Act, please visit www.HealthCare.gov. This website will help you make informed decisions about health care coverage by offering easy-to-understand information about what health plans are available in your state; how much they cost; what they cover, and lots more information tailored to your specific needs.
Visitors
Patients may designate persons who are permitted to visit during their stay at an Essentia Health facility including, but not limited to, a spouse, a domestic partner (including a same-sex domestic partner), another family member, or a friend. Essentia Health will not deny visitation on the basis of age, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.
Patients also have the right to withdraw or deny such consent at any time.
Relationship with other health services
Patients or their designated representative have the right to receive information upon request about Essentia Health’s relationship with outside providers to which patients may be referred.
Grievance procedure
Patients have the right to voice their concerns about the care they receive. If you have a problem or complaint, talk to your physician, nurse, or department leader. You may also contact the Patient Relations Department or Patient Advocate.
Please express your concerns about patient care, safety, services, or medical treatment personally, by telephone or in writing to the facility where you received care, or:
IN MINNESOTA:
Office of Health Facility Complaints
85 East Seventh Place – Suite 300
PO Box 64970
St. Paul, MN 55164-0970
651.201.4201 | 800.369.7994
Board of Medical Practice
2829 University Avenue SE – Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3246
612.617.2130 | 800.657.3709
Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care
MN Board on Aging
PO Box 117
Duluth, MN 55801
Phone: 218-729-1303
Fax: 218-729-1302
IN WISCONSIN:
Bureau of Quality Assurance
PO Box 2969
Madison, WI 53701-2969
608.266.8481 | 800.642.6552
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
1400 East Washington
PO Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
608.266.2811 | 877.617.1565
Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care
WI Board on Aging and Long Term Care
1402 Pankratz Street – Suite 111
Madison, WI 53704-4001
608.246.7014 | 800.8150015
IN NORTH DAKOTA:
ND Department of Health
Division of Health Facilities
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismark, ND 58505-0200
701.328.2352
ND Board of Medical Examiners
418 E. Broadway Ave. – Suite 12
Bismark, ND 58501-4086
701.328.6500
Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care
Aging Services Division
1237 West Divide Ave. – Suite 6
Bismark, ND 58501
701.328.8744 | 800.451.8693
Concerns regarding patient care and safety not addressed/resolved:
|Joint Commission on Healthcare Accreditation
Office of Quality Monitoring
800.944.6610 | www.complaint@jointcommission.org
+ Medical Directives Most people do not want to think about death and dying -- so they don't. Until they have to.
Unfortunately, that often means that families are left struggling with difficult decisions about important matters, such as whether or not Mom would like to be kept alive using a ventilator, or who should be in charge of managing Dad's financial affairs, because Mom or Dad never made clear what they wanted for themselves.
Advance directives are important tools for anyone to have, because even the healthiest person could experience a sudden accident and not be able to speak for herself. But when you have a life-threatening illness, it's particularly critical to make clear, in writing, what your wishes are should the time come when you can't express them yourself.
There are two primary kinds of advance directives:
- A living will spells out your preferences about certain kinds of life-sustaining treatments. For example, you can indicate whether you do or do not want interventions such as cardiac resuscitation, tube feeding, and mechanical respiration.
- A power of attorney directive names someone that you trust to act as your agent if you are unable to speak for yourself. If you want to choose one person to speak for you on health care matters, and someone else to make financial decisions, you can do separate financial and health care powers of attorney.
A power of attorney may be more flexible, since it's impossible to predict all the medical decisions that might come up in the future and spell out your exact preferences for all of these situations. Many states actually combine the living will and power of attorney into one "advance directive" form.
You should only assign someone power of attorney to make your medical decisions if you have someone you trust to carry out your wishes. For example, your husband or daughter might find it painful to comply with your preference not to have a breathing tube inserted.
Thinking About a Living Will
When you do choose a medical power of attorney, you will probably want to put some specific things in writing as to the kind of care you would want should you not be able to express your wishes directly. Some things to think about:
- Do you want all pain relief options available, even if they may have the side effect of unintentionally hastening your death?
- Which life-sustaining options -- such as tube feeding, mechanical ventilation, CPR, and antibiotics -- do you want, and which would you not want? How long would you want these options to be continued if your condition is not improving?
- Would you want artificial life support removed if you are found to be irreversibly brain dead, or do you prefer that your life be sustained until your heart stops on its own?
- What are your feelings about organ donation?
- How do you want your body to be disposed of after death? (Burial, cremation, medical research?) Which funeral home or other organization do you want to handle the arrangements?
Each state has its own form for advance directives, giving you questions to answer and specific things that you can choose to accept or reject, but you can always add additional information about your wishes if the form does not include everything you're concerned about.
Choosing a Medical Power of Attorney
If you decide to choose a medical power of attorney, here are some things to look for:
- Someone who is not intimidated by medical professionals and is willing to ask challenging questions
- Someone who can put aside their own feelings about a particular procedure or medical option in order to ensure that your wishes are carried out
- Someone who understands your wishes about medical options and end-of-life care
- You might also want to think about an alternate power of attorney if your first choice is unable to carry out the job.
Once you choose a medical power of attorney, continue talking with him or her on an ongoing basis about possible situations that might occur, and how you would want them handled. Although you cannot anticipate every possibility, the more you talk with this person about your wishes in general, the better they will understand your overall desires about care at the end of your life.
Here are some possibilities you may want to discuss:
- How do you feel about being fed or hydrated through a tube?
- Would you want to receive certain treatments, like antibiotics, tube feeding, or mechanical ventilation, for a trial period and have them stopped if a certain time passed with no improvement?
- How aggressive do you want your doctors to be about the use of CPR should your heart stop?
- What are you most afraid of regarding treatments you might receive?
- What are you afraid might happen if you can't make decisions for yourself?
- Are there circumstances under which you would want more aggressive measures taken to sustain your life, and others under which you wouldn't?
Making It Legal
Whether you write a living will, choose a medical power of attorney, or both, you will need to make those decisions legally binding, in writing. There are state-specific forms for advance directives like these; you do not need an attorney to prepare them.
You can download the forms you need from http://www.caringinfo.org. Their main page links directly to a menu for downloading each state's advance directive forms. Each state's form is different, so be sure to use the correct form for your state. You will generally need to have your form witnessed and/or notarized, so take careful note of the requirements for your state.
Once you have completed your advance directive, you should ensure that everyone involved in your care has a copy and is aware of it: your doctor, your hospital, your hospice or palliative care team, important family members, and your attorney if you have one. + Community Care (Charity Care) Essentia Health Community Care
Helping you pay your medical bills
At Essentia Health, we understand the importance of receiving healthcare when you need it, regardless of your financial situation. If you have concerns about paying your medical bills, our representatives can help. It’s our way of being here with you.
Essentia Health is dedicated to making a healthy difference in people’s lives. In fulfilling our mission, we offer Community Care – a program for people whose insurance coverage and/or ability to pay their medical bills is limited.
Community Care provides discounts on bills for medically necessary care. The program covers current bills and can remain in effect for 90 days after you are approved.
You may qualify for Community Care if:
- You are uninsured
- You are not eligible for government programs
- Your insurance does not provide full coverage for all medically necessary care
- You have substantial out-of-pocket expenses and are unable to manage your medical bill
Community Care is not an insurance program and does not cover:
- Retail services from pharmacies, optical shops, medical equipment stores, etc.
- Services supplied by organizations that are not part of Essentia Health
- Certain medical services, please contact our office for a list of services not covered
How we can help
A representative is available at most Essentia Health clinics and hospitals. They are available to answer your questions and help resolve issues with your medical bills.
A representative can estimate what your insurance will cover and explain what you will be responsible to pay. They can also identify state and federal programs that you may be eligible for and assist you in filling out the necessary paperwork.
Your medical bill
It is important to let us know if you are having problems paying your medical bills. If your bills go unpaid, they are eventually turned over to a collection agency. However, if you keep us informed, we can work together to determine what programs you may be eligible for, including Community Care, and/or arrange a manageable interest-free payment plan and long-term financing.
For more information
East Region | Duluth, MN
(218) 786-3333 or (800) 985-4675
Essentia Health East Community Care Application (pdf) >
Central Region | Brainerd, MN
(218) 828-7590 or (877) 218-0952
West Region | Fargo ND
(701) 364-8000 or (800) 437-4054
West Region | Detroit Lakes, MN
(218) 847-0864
+ Release of Information There are many reasons why you may need a copy of your medical record.
Essentia Health protects the confidentiality of your medical record. That’s why you are required to fill out and sign a form called the Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information. Once we receive a signed copy of this completed form, we can process your request.
Please download the attached Release of Medical Information [pdf] form, fill out and mail to the address below.
+ Compliments & Complaints + Ethical & Medical Directives + CaringBridge  About CaringBridge
CaringBridge provides free websites that connect people experiencing a significant health challenge to family and friends, making each health journey easier. You can access the CaringBridge website from any our public computers in our lobby’s and family waiting areas. + Lodging Located in the heart of downtown Duluth, the Sheraton Duluth Hotel is ideally situated for friends and family of Essentia Health patients who need a comfortable and convenient place to stay.
Essentia's medical rate at Sheraton Duluth Hotel is $97.10/per night plus tax. (See restrictions below)
- The medical rate ONLY applies to "Tradition Rooms" with a king or double bed.
- The number of Traditional Rooms is limited, so advance reservations are recommended.
- If no Traditional Rooms are available, a "medical discount" MAY be applied (at the hotel's discretion) to upgraded rooms.
- The medical rate cannot be combined with any other discounts.
- The medical rate quoted above is valid (June 1, 2012 to May, 31, 2013)
Address: 301 E. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-733-5660
Website: sheraton.com/duluth
Guest Rooms and Suites
The Sheraton's 147 guest rooms and suites have charm and ambience along with cutting-edge design and concepts. You'll find everything you need for a great stay:
- Custom-designed Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds, with plush pillowtop mattresses wrapped in crisp cotton sheets, soft blankets and duvets
- Wired/wireless Internet access throughout the hotel
- Oversized desk with ergonomic chair
- Flat-screen high-definition plasma TV
- Pay-per-view movies and games
- Cable movie channels
- Deluxe bath amenities
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Individual climate control
- Complimentary Starbucks coffee and specialty teas
Guest Services
Sheraton Duluth Hotel offers a variety of special services for its clientele, including:
- Express check-in and check-out
- 100 percent non-smoking rooms and facilities
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- Indoor heated pool
- Indoor whirlpool
- Free wireless high-speed internet access in public areas
- 24/7 complimentary business center located in the first floor lobby
- Laundry and valet service
- Room service
- Golf courses nearby
- Free shuttle service within surrounding area (limited)
- Covered self parking facilities
- Handicapped-accessible facilities
- Pets are allowed
Some services and facilities may not be available on a 24-hour basis or without advance request. Fees may apply. Please call 218-733-5660 for more information.
Restaurant 301
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily in the restaurant overlooking Superior Street. Seasonal favorites and year-round classics are featured in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant lounge is open daily and serves a lighter fare, Starbucks coffee, and your favorite spirits. Volunteers provide a variety of services to help make Essentia Health–St. Mary's Medical Center a caring and compassionate place of healing. Whether helping visitors navigate our campus, providing a hot meal, or simply offering comfort to patients and families, each of our volunteers is integral to fulfilling our promise to patients and their families that we are Here With You. + Volunteer Opportunities No experience is necessary to become a volunteer – just a willingness to share your valuable time and talents. We have a wide variety of opportunities available for both junior and adult volunteers, so you’re sure to find something that fits your interests.
Volunteer positions include Garden Café and gift shop cashiers, information desk receptionists, floor assistants, Eucharistic ministers, flower deliverers, and many more. + Become a volunteer If you’d like to join our team of volunteers at St. Mary's Medical Center, please call Joy Miller at 218-786-4420. You can also download the application below and email it to volunteerservices@essentiahealth.org, or mail the form to the address provided.
Volunteer applications:
Volunteer services presentation:
+ Gift Shop Located on the third floor adjacent to the Garden Café, the gift shop at St. Mary's Medical Center features a variety of merchandise, from clothes, jewelry and accessories to decorative keepsakes, greeting cards, candy, stuffed animals and much more. We also offer balloon and flower delivery for patients in the hospital.
All proceeds from the gift shop go to the St. Mary's Medical Center Auxiliary, which supports patient programs and services.
Gift shop hours
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm + Garden Café Located on the third floor of St. Mary's Medical Center adjacent to the gift shop, the Garden Café is a full-service restaurant that offers a variety of homemade breakfast and lunch entrees, from omelets and pancakes to burgers, salads and paninis. You’ll also find daily specials and an assortment of grab ’n go items.
All proceeds from the Garden Café go to the St. Mary's Medical Center Auxiliary, which supports patient programs and services.
Garden Café hours
Monday – Friday: 7 am – 4 pm
Closed on Saturday – Sunday + Auxiliary In addition to running the gift shop and Garden Café, the St. Mary's Medical Center Auxiliary holds a variety of fundraising events. The volunteer group donates all proceeds to benefit patients, families, visitors and staff at St. Mary's Medical Center, as well as area college students who receive scholarships to help them pursue careers in health care. General Information: (218) 786-4000
Toll Free: (888) 825-5818
After hours: (218) 786-4000
Find a patient: (218) 786-4636 Click on the titles below to expand the content: + History Owing much to its pioneers, Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center continues to provide compassionate care along with professional skill and sophisticated medical technology to meet the needs of patients throughout the region.
1881 | The Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery arrive in Duluth.
1888 | St. Mary’s Hospital is established at 20th Avenue West and Third Street in Duluth’s West End neighborhood by a small group of Benedictine sisters.
1892 | The Duluth Community of Benedictine Sisters is permanently founded, committed to establishing a healthcare ministry in Duluth.
1911 | A larger St. Mary’s Hospital building opens at 404 E. Third St.
1997 | St. Mary’s merges with Duluth Clinic to form the SMDC Health System.
2004 | Essentia Health is formed as the parent corporation of the SMDC and Benedictine health systems.
2010 | Essentia fully integrates its health systems to create efficiencies and reduce healthcare costs. St. Mary’s Medical Center becomes Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Today, Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center is one of Minnesota’s largest and most highly specialized medical centers, serving patients from across northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Through the leadership and sponsorship of the St. Scholastica Monastery, St. Mary’s Medical Center continues to carry on the spirit of the Duluth Benedictines who founded it. + Mission Throughout Essentia Health we are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
As a member of the Essentia Health family, St. Mary's Medical Center's mission as a Catholic, Benedictine sponsored facility is to promote Christ’s ministry of holistic healing for all human life with special concern for the poor and powerless. + Leadership  Dan McGinty, Administrator
Dan McGinty is Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations for Essentia Health’s East Region. In that role, he is responsible for four Essentia hospitals, including Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, where he also serves as Hospital Administrator. He served as Senior Vice President of Operations for the Benedictine Health System from 2001 to 2007, when he was named President and Chief Operating Officer of Essentia Community Hospitals and Clinics. Most recently, he served as President for Essentia’s Critical Access Group and Senior Vice President for Business Development at Essentia.
 Sister Kathleen Hofer, OSB, board chair
In addition to serving as board chair of Essentia Health’s East Region, Sister Hofer is senior vice president of Benedictine Sponsorship for Essentia Health. She served as president and chief executive officer for St. Mary’s Medical Center from 1982 to 1997. Sister Hofer is also a past president and CEO of the Benedictine Health System and has served on its board of directors since 1985. In addition to her work in healthcare, Sister Hofer served as prioress of the St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth from 1999 to 2005. + Board of Directors
- Sister Kathleen Hofer, Essentia Health (chairperson)
- Joseph A. Bianco, M.D., Essentia Health Duluth Clinic-Ely
- David Gaddie, Republic Bank
- Neal Hessen, Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick
- Alan R. Hodnik, Allete, Inc.
- Sherry Mattson, Mattson Accounting
- Melissa Najarian, MD
- Thomas G. Patnoe, M.D., Essentia Health-East Region
- Sister Donna Schroeder, College of St. Scholastica
- Sister Sarah Smedman, St. Scholastica Monastery
- Susan L. Streitz, M.D., Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic
- Sister Mary Josephine Torborg, College of St. Scholastica
- Michael Van Scoy, M.D., Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic
- Chuck Walt, Fond du Lac Reservation
+ Accreditation/Certifications
- National Research Corp. Consumer Choice Award — 2005, 2006 and 2007
- Professional Research Consultants Achievement Award Winners for patient satisfaction — St. Mary’s Birthplace and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 2007
 This facility has been accredited by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission’s “Gold Seal of Approval™” is an internationally recognized symbol of quality. This accreditation indicates that Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center has proven its commitment to high quality patient care and its willingness to be measured against the highest and most rigorous standards of performance.- Joint Commission Accreditation as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
- Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) Patient Safety Excellence Award
- Level II Trauma Center designation from the Minnesota Department of Health’s Statewide Trauma System.
- Level I accreditation for Bariatric Surgery by the American College of Surgeons
- Level II accreditation for Pediatric Trauma program by the American College of Surgeons
- Level II accreditation for its Adult Trauma program by the American College of Surgeons
+ Summer Nursing Program Summer 2013 Nursing Student Internship Program
The summer nursing student internship program is an opportunity for nursing students between their junior and senior years to participate in a learning experience to provide the connection between education and real life nursing practice. As a nurse intern, you will work under the direction of an RN preceptor to gain hands-on nursing experience.
Program requirements
Successful applicants to our internship programs must:
• Have completed junior year in a baccalaureate nursing program;
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA;
• Be able to work for 10 weeks during the summer beginning early June to early August;
• Be enrolled in a summer internship course through a participating Minnesota college or university; and,
• Have current BCLS certification.
Program description
The program will run from June 3, 2013-August 9, 2013. Interns will work the same hours as their preceptor (8-hour or 12-hours) shifts, including rotating shifts and weekends.
To apply
Applicants must submit:
• A completed application. Click to download application (pdf)
• Current transcript (can be unofficial)
• Two reference forms, one from a clinical instructor and the other can be from a clinical instructor, other nursing faculty, or a supervisor if you have a health-related job. Click here to download Reference form (pdf)
Contact information
Corie Cloutier, RN, CNS
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Essentia Health
Clinical Education Department
502 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
218-786-2885
corie.cloutier@essentiahealth.org
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