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The Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences coordinates all nurse practitioner and physician assistant clinical placements in Waseca and other locations. All nurse practitioner programs require students...

Most clinical-academic programs require students to apply principles, concepts, and critical-thinking skills learned in the classroom in an acute care and/or clinic setting. Clinical experiences in th...

The Exercise Specialist Rotation Program is an opportunity for students studying exercise science or a related field to work and learn at Mayo Clinic Health System. To apply for an Exercise Speci...

Career Exploration These resources were created for individuals who are looking to explore career fields in further detail. Watch the videos and chat with your school’s career counselor or advi...

How do you know when it's time to come to the hospital? Sometimes every little ache and pain seems like the "real thing." Expect false alarms. Remember, no one knows for sure what triggers labor, and ...

Upon your arrival, you will be assessed by a nurse who will share information with your provider. This assessment may include: Taking your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration r...

Preferences for comfort management during labor and delivery are different for each woman. You are invited to consider and explore the pain management options, and select the option that best meets yo...

Your nurse will remain in contact with other members of your healthcare team during your labor. Labor can take many hours, and the nursing staff will support you during this time. As you near the time...

Cesarean section delivery is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus. A C-section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy compl...

After the birth of your baby, the baby is placed on your abdomen or under a warmer. The nurse or provider will assess the baby and assign Apgar scores at one and five minutes of age. The Apgar score a...