CHKD’s Clinical Advancement Program, known as CAP, was designed by nurses to recognize and reward clinical expertise, contribution, and excellence of the bedside registered nurse.
CAP Application Documents
First-time CAP Applicants
Submit by emailing or scanning completed application to CAP.RN@CHKD.org.
All forms must be submitted to the CAP chair no later than 5 p.m. on November 1 (November submissions) or May 1 (May submissions). See KDnet for examples of exemplars.
Renewing CAP Applicants
Submit by emailing or scanning completed application to CAP.RN@CHKD.org.
All forms must be submitted to the CAP chair no later than 5 p.m. on November 1 (November submissions) or May 1 (May submissions). See KDnet for examples of exemplars.
Clinical Advancement at CHKD
Based on Benner’s “Novice to Expert” model and our CHKD professional practice model of Relationship Based Care, our Clinical Advancement Program uniquely allows the nurse caregiver to grow and advance in her clinical career by demonstrating behaviors of excellence through the model’s six domains: leadership, care delivery, resources, outcomes, professional practice and team work.
With the guidance of a mentor, the CAP applicant presents their achievements in a portfolio for peer review, with the opportunity to receive a bonus for advancement to each new clinical level, as well as an annual reward for maintenance of their advancement.
CAP applications will be reviewed twice annually, in November and May. Applicants must renew annually to maintain the status of their clinical level.
CAP Policy
Please review prior to completing application.
Mentor Resources
Questions?
If you have an additional questions or need clarification, please send an email to CAP.RN@CHKD.org.
CAP Frequently Asked Questions
