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Our Clinical Advancement Program (CAP), which recognizes, rewards and promotes clinical excellence in nursing, is available to full- and part-time direct care RNs who practice at MedStar Health. Our goal is to promote professional development and foster lifelong learning.
If you have questions about the CAP application process, check out the FAQs below (or click here to download).
Congratulations to CAP achievers!
- Audrey T, Vascular Access Team – Clinical Nurse IV
- Megan R, C5-1 Peds Transplant – Clinical Nurse IV
- Kaitlyn D, Vascular Access Team – Clinical Nurse IV
- Theresa L, Vascular Access Team – Clinical Nurse IV
- Djenny-Ann M, Labor and Delivery – Clinical Nurse IV
CAP FAQs
CLICK HERE to view the entire CAP process!
- Must be a direct care RN who practices at MedStar Health on a full or part time (benefit eligible; non-exempt) basis, working for a minimum of 48 hours/pay period.
- Job title must be Clinical Nurse
- Applicants must be BSN prepared or higher to apply for level IV and those without a BSN must be enrolled in a BSN program to apply for level III
- Must have national nursing certification related to your specialty
The application is on page 20 of the information packet or CLICK HERE for the application form directly.
Updated resume, 2 profession/career goals, proof of contact hours, proof of certification
- Clin III needs 20 contact hours and Clin IV needs 30 contact hours
- Contact hour proof of completion may include certificate or transcript copies
1 Credit=15 hours based on ANCC formula
- Applications for advancement can be submitted year-round
- Final portfolios can be submitted twice a year:
- January 1st-31st
- August 1st-31st
The size of the group is the manager’s decision.
Submit to the CAP mailbox in the Nursing Administration office (1st floor, next to Nurse Recruitment)
You will hear from a CAP committee member via email in regards to your application status. Once your application is approved, you will receive additional portfolio resources. You will also receive the contact information for your CAP advisor. This individual will be available to you throughout the process and can assist you with any current/future questions you may have.
- Clinical Exemplar
- Completed Project
- Proof of Elements:
- Clin III: 6 elements
- Clin IV: 8 elements
- Your Project will count towards one of your EBP/R elements
- CLICK HERE to view the portfolio outline
Once your application has been approved, you may submit your portfolio during the next submission window. Maximum amount of time for completion is 2 years.
- The CAP compensation award will now be a percentage-based premium increase and an applicant will receive the increase for 2 years after successful completion.
- Clin III: 5% premium increase
- Clin IV: 11% premium increase
First, celebrate all your hard work!
To continue to receive compensation award and to keep your clinical ladder status, you must reapply and submit a portfolio every 2 years.
Contact any member of the Clinical Advancement Program Committee. You may also CLICK HERE to complete an electronic inquiry form.
CLICK HERE to view the entire CAP process!
- Must be a direct care RN who practices at MedStar Health on a full or part time (benefit eligible; non-exempt) basis, working for a minimum of 48 hours/pay period.
- Job title must be Clinical Nurse
- Applicants must be BSN prepared or higher to apply for level IV and those without a BSN must be enrolled in a BSN program to apply for level III
- Must have national nursing certification related to your specialty
The application is on page 20 of the information packet or CLICK HERE for the application form directly.
Updated resume, 2 profession/career goals, proof of contact hours, proof of certification
- Clin III needs 20 contact hours and Clin IV needs 30 contact hours
- Contact hour proof of completion may include certificate or transcript copies
1 Credit=15 hours based on ANCC formula
- Applications for advancement can be submitted year-round
- Final portfolios can be submitted twice a year:
- January 1st-31st
- August 1st-31st
The size of the group is the manager’s decision.
Submit to the CAP mailbox in the Nursing Administration office (1st floor, next to Nurse Recruitment)
You will hear from a CAP committee member via email in regards to your application status. Once your application is approved, you will receive additional portfolio resources. You will also receive the contact information for your CAP advisor. This individual will be available to you throughout the process and can assist you with any current/future questions you may have.
- Clinical Exemplar
- Completed Project
- Proof of Elements:
- Clin III: 6 elements
- Clin IV: 8 elements
- Your Project will count towards one of your EBP/R elements
- CLICK HERE to view the portfolio outline
Once your application has been approved, you may submit your portfolio during the next submission window. Maximum amount of time for completion is 2 years.
- The CAP compensation award will now be a percentage-based premium increase and an applicant will receive the increase for 2 years after successful completion.
- Clin III: 5% premium increase
- Clin IV: 11% premium increase
First, celebrate all your hard work!
To continue to receive compensation award and to keep your clinical ladder status, you must reapply and submit a portfolio every 2 years.
Contact any member of the Clinical Advancement Program Committee. You may also CLICK HERE to complete an electronic inquiry form.
It was part of a MedStar Health initiative to standardize the CAP program across all hospitals
Applications for advancement can be submitted year-round and final portfolios can be submitted twice a year, in January (Winter) and August (Summer)
Yes, CAP is available to direct care, full or part time, RNs who practice at MedStar Health
The CAP compensation award will now be a percentage-based premium increase and an applicant will receive the increase for 2 years after successful completion.
- Clin III: 5% premium increase
- Clin IV: 11% premium increase
The initial application on page 24 should be submitted to the CAP mailbox in the Nursing Administration office (1st floor, next to Nurse Recruitment) along with the required paperwork listed on page 24
Applicants must have a nationally recognized board certification in a specialty area related to their clinical practice
Applicants must be BSN prepared or higher to apply for level IV and those without a BSN must be enrolled in a BSN program to apply for level III
Clin III needs 20 contact hours and Clin IV needs 30 contact hours
Contact hour proof of completion may include certificate or transcript copies
For academic course work: 1 credit hour = 10 contact hours
1st time applicants may complete their portfolio (with all requirements) and submit within a year. Maximum amount of time for completion is 2 years.
- One EBP is required for both levels
- Clin III: 6 additional elements and Clin IV: 8 additional elements
The size of the group is the manager’s decision.
Contact any member of the Clinical Advancement Program Committee
