Student Nurse Academy (SNA) - Fall 2026 - IL

Start Your Nursing Career with Confidence - Join the Student Nurse Academy at Deaconess Illinois!

Are you a nursing student ready to take your classroom knowledge to the next level? The Student Nurse Academy (SNA) at Deaconess offers hands-on hospital experience designed to help you grow, learn, and prepare for a successful RN career.
Fall Session Dates:

August 4th - October 25th

As part of our SNA team, you'll work alongside experienced Registered Nurses in a supportive, precepted environment where you can build confidence, strengthen clinical skills, and gain real-world patient care experience while still in nursing school.
What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in a hospital setting
• Direct mentorship from experienced RNs
• Exposure to clinical equipment and patient care procedures
• Opportunities to grow your technical and critical thinking skills
• A pathway toward future nursing opportunities within Deaconess

Why Students Choose Deaconess:

We are committed to helping future nurses succeed both professionally and personally by offering:

• Flexible scheduling (Day/Evening/Night shifts available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Payactiv - access earned wages before payday
• Complimentary fitness center access
• Career advancement opportunities within Deaconess

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program (AACN, CCNE, or ACEN)
• Completion of at least one semester of clinical rotations
• Active BLS certification
• Submission of unofficial transcript

Compensation:

• $16-$19/hour based on SNA level
• Evening/night and weekend shift incentives available
• Potential performance-based bonus opportunities

If you're passionate about patient care and ready to grow your nursing career in a supportive healthcare environment, we'd love to meet you.

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