Summer III Nursing

Frequent Questions

What is my role as a Summer III participant at Mayo Clinic?

• Summer III participants have the opportunity to expand their nursing skills and critical thinking while working alongside an RN clinical coach.
• Please note that due to Minnesota State Nurse Practice Act Regulations, you will not be permitted to administer medications or IV therapy during the Summer III employment.

What will I be expected to wear for the program?

• Uniforms at Mayo Clinic serve as a means of identification.
• Uniforms should be clean, neat, modest, and well-fitting to create a professional impression of the employee and the hospital.
• All white tennis shoes, without colored trim, are acceptable; sandals are not permitted.
• White hose or socks are required.
• If you are assigned to a patient care unit in which there is an alternate dress code, you will receive information along with your placement information by late March.

Where and what shift will I be working?
If you are selected to participate in the program, specific information regarding your placement will be sent to you in late March.

When will I hear if I've been accepted into the program?
You will receive a letter in late February.

From which schools have Summer III participants come since 2006?