We are currently accepting applications for the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Sponsorship Program at the College of St. Catherine. This program 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 at these Fairview sites, 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 College of St. Catherine Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Program. If you are eligible, you will receive information from the College of St. Catherine about how to apply for this Fairview nursing sponsorship. Application materials are due in September, prior to the beginning of the College of St. Catherine's winter semester.

For information about the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Program, visit the College of St. Catherine's Web site at www.stkate.edu.

To apply
Applicants must submit the following application materials:

• Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Sponsorship - College of St. Catherine 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 (an unofficial copy is fine)

Selected applicants 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 Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Program at the College of St. Catherine. 
• Register for the MN RN License exam (NCLEX) within one month of completing the nursing program. The exam must be completed and passed within 90 days of completing the nursing program. 
• Accept a registered nurse position for 64, 72 or 80 hours per 2-week pay period with either University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, or Fairview Southdale Hospital within one month of successfully completing the nursing program
• Fulfill their individual sponsorship commitment agreements at the hospital where they are hired.

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