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. Quest