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With mentorship, nonclinical staffer became an RN

With mentorship, nonclinical staffer became an RN

Chelsie Hammargren’s career in nursing got a surprising start: cleaning the hospital
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ER nurses share military experience, growing family

ER nurses share military experience, growing family

Jake and Jenna Burton met working at Sanford, have stayed for how it supports veterans
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CNA, mom of 4 goes back to school with help from work

CNA, mom of 4 goes back to school with help from work

Marlo Kemmer earns Sanford Health Equity in Education Scholarship
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Once-homeless student will graduate with nursing degree

Once-homeless student will graduate with nursing degree

Sanford Health Equity in Education Scholarship covers the rest of Sidney Welling’s tuition
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Sister’s chronic illness, many nurses inspire new career

Sister’s chronic illness, many nurses inspire new career

Amanda Polzen earns Sanford Equity in Education Scholarship to pursue LPN in midlife
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Mobile crisis nurse surprised with scholarship

Mobile crisis nurse surprised with scholarship

Continuing education helps Megan White keep making a difference in mental health
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Work-from-home choice is here to stay at Sanford Health

Work-from-home choice is here to stay at Sanford Health

Flexible work began as a temporary policy during the pandemic. It’s now a built-in benefit.
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Community care manager earns nurse leadership role

Community care manager earns nurse leadership role

Fellowship offers continuing education and investment in nursing staff
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Sanford nurse a bridge-builder for cancer patients, veterans

Sanford nurse a bridge-builder for cancer patients, veterans

Kayla Teneyck helps patients navigate cancer diagnoses while also serving in the National Guard
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Scholarship helps nurse advance long-term care career

Scholarship helps nurse advance long-term care career

Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health invest in growing their own workforce
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