Fairview’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Sponsorship at the University of Minnesota is intended to fill critical registered nurse vacancies within University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview and Fairview Southdale Hospital. If we do not anticipate vacancies to occur at the completion of the program, we cannot offer the sponsorships. The program eligibility, requirements and details may be subject to change at Fairview's discretion.

Eligibility
Eligible candidates must be accepted into the University of Minnesota School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and have one to three years remaining in the nursing program. If you are eligible, you will receive information from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing in February or March about how to apply for this Fairview sponsorship. Application materials are due in April, prior to beginning the sophomore, junior or senior year.  

For information about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, visit the University of Minnesota Web site at www.nursing.umn.edu. 

To apply
When the program is being offered, the applicant must submit the following application materials:

• Bachelor of Science Nursing Sponsorship Program Application Form
• Fairview online Application for Employment
• Current résumé detailing work history, educational training and experiences
• Two letters of recommendation from a current or previous employer, class advisor or instructor and/or another professional. Letters should have an emphasis on your interpersonal relationship skills as well as critical thinking abilities. 
• Copy of educational transcript

Selected candidates will complete an interview with Fairview personnel. Students will be selected for the sponsorship based on an application and interview process.

Commitment after program acceptance
Students accepted into the sponsorship program will be required to: 

• Successfully complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at University of Minnesota's School of Nursing.
• Register for the MN RN License exam (NCLEX) within one month of completing the nursing program. The exam must be completed and passed within six months of completing the nursing program. 
• Accept a full-time (1.0, 0.9, or 0.8) RN position with the University Medical Center, Fairview or Fairview Southdale Hospital within one month of successfully completing the nursing program and passing the MN RN License exam (NCLEX).

Sponsorship amount

Note: The sponsorship is considered a “loan” by the IRS and accrues simple interest at 6 percent. The loan and interest are considered “forgiven” after the work commitment is completed, and do not need to be paid back. However, at that point, according to IRS guidelines, both the loan and interest become taxable income and are taxed at the supplemental rate of 38.9 percent.

Contact
Bill Johnson, Fairview Workforce Development, 612-672-7188 or bjohnso2@fairview.org