RN orientation requirements at Cleveland Clinic

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Anyone here who was hired as an RN at the Cleveland Clinic? I was told that they give an exam to evaluate the competencies of new hirees. Can you give me an idea what i should review on to pass this test? What happens if you fail the exam? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

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Specializes in Med Surg.

Hi there! Hopefully you haven't taken the test yet so I can give you a heads up. They give a test called the PBDS, there are other threads on it I believe, or you can Google it. It basically gives you videos where something is going on with a patient (blood transfusion reaction, hypoglycemia, ileus, etc) and you have to diagnose the patient (yes, even though nurses don't diagnose!), then say what orders you would anticipate and rationale. I thought it was really hard and I went in with no warning. I think almost everyone (unless you're very experienced!) fails it, everyone in my group had to retake it. I think they kind of expect that, it's supposed to shape your orientation by giving you things to work on. It's definitely no picnic though:uhoh3: Good luck with it, if you have any other questions let me know!:nurse:

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hi nursemandee83, thanks for replying to my post. i haven't taken the test yet (im scheduled to take it next week). So it's not a multiple choice type of test? when do you get the results? What happens if you fail the test? Is it true that they only use the results to guide the preceptors in planning your orientation? You mentioned that you had to retake the test. was the retest done on the same day? did they discuss the answers with the group before requiring them to retest? any study materials you can suggest? i'd really appreciate a feedback thru my email.. [email protected] hope to hear from you soon! thanks again!

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Specializes in SICU.

There are study guides online. I just took mine and did pretty well. The scenarios are basically the same! Good luck!!!!

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

I have a friend who mentioned they did some sort of personality test thing...I don't know if she meant the PBDS or something else, but she didn't "perform to their standards" so even after initially having an offer, they let her go :/ I know they also have medication calculation exams, but I feel like that is the standard at all hospitals. Good luck!

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