Graduate Nurses

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We offer Graduate Nurses the self-confidence, knowledge and clinical expertise needed to make the transition from Graduate Nurse to Registered Nurse a successful one. As one of our Nurse Interns, you will participate in an extensive orientation program that introduces you to both the Sparrow Health System and the role of Registered Nurse. In addition, our preceptor program is designed to provide you with the individualized support necessary to improve skills and increase your patient care responsibilities. Your transition to the professional role will be complete upon achieving Registered Nurse Licensure.

If you are a candidate for graduation from an accredited Associate's or Bachelor's degree program, contact us now about the Nurse Intern opportunities at Sparrow Health System. Congratulations on your accomplishments.

Graduate Nurses must schedule the board exam within one week of receipt of letter from the State of Michigan and complete the exam within 30-60 days of employment.

As a new graduate nurse you can enter Sparrow Health System one of two ways:

1. Through the Nurse Residency 12 week Program.
2. Nurse Interns hired directly into a unit are given an 8-12 week unit orientation with a preceptor. Click here for a list of RN departments that may have positions open for New Graduates.

To fill out an application for these positions please go to Employment Opportunities, select Public Job Opportunities and select Registered Nursing Student/New Grad from the Select a Job Category section and you will see a posting for Nurse Resident and/or Nurse Intern/New Grad. Please complete the online application and attach a resume to the application.

Graduating Nurses interested in an RN position are welcome to complete an application for any available RN position listed. You may interview with several units, but only one application is required.

Best of luck in your endeavors!

Patient Care Vision

We are compassionate and progressive state-of-the-art nursing experts in the mid-Michigan region. As nurses we are accountable for our practice through a shared decision-making model.

We serve all people residing in the mid-Michigan region including those in centers for education, business, and other health care institutions.

We serve to promote and improve the health outcomes of the people throughout the mid-Michigan region.

We serve by meeting the needs of all people for quality, compassionate, individualized, ethical and cost-effective nursing care through an evidence-based holistic approach.

We serve by creating models of care delivery that meet the unique needs of individuals, families and community.

We serve by collaborating with other health care team members to ensure coordinated and integrated services, including complementary and alternative therapies.