Cleveland Clinic Nurse Residency

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hey guys! I was wondering if anyone has gone through the Cleveland Clinic nurse residency program. I have accepted a position there and am due to start this summer. Are there any facebook groups or any resources to help me connect with individuals starting out there as well? Also, if you happen to work at the CC, how do you like working there?

This might be a long shot of a question d/t how specific it is, but I thought I'd at least ask!

On 11/12/2019 at 1:12 PM, Nursing2019BSN said:

they start the residents at 27.50. You have to stay for 2 years on your floor before you can make an internal switch! Orientation is 10-13 weeks depending on if you're in the ICU or med-surg!!

Thanks for updating us! I see posts all the time from people asking about CC and nobody ever follows up. At least, this can serve as the baseline for 2019/2020 and future applicants can gauge whether to apply or not.

CONGRATS!

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On 6/12/2020 at 7:30 PM, edn000222 said:

@Nursing2019BSN I was just recently hired to start in the CICU new grad program in August! Since you started as a new grad, can you tell me what you thought of the program? Also, I am an out of state applicant so I am looking to connect with other new grads or current RNs for housing. Did you ever find a way to connect with other employees or have recommendations on affordable places to live?

Hi, I actually just applied to this very same program and was wondering what the interview process was like and what your start day is? Just wanted to get some information on someone that's been through the process recently! Thanks :)

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Hello,

I applied for the new nurse residency program this year at the onset of COVID-19.  From what I gather, the program has changed a lot (for the better!). It’s very streamlined. I’m from out-of-state so I was highly impressed. 
 

1. I applied to a specific residency program online, then was invited to create a video interview several weeks after.

2. The video interview process was interesting. I won’t divulge the questions but I’ll say they were behavioral-type questions. You’re allowed three attempts to answer each question. But the final attempt is submitted even if it is imperfect.  My recruiter gave me feedback that they liked two of my answers in particular - I credit my answers to my leadership class where I practiced interviewing with other nurses.

3. Immediately following the video process I was invited to speak with a recruiter. He screened me to answer my questions and determine if my expectations were aligned. Then he coordinated an interview with my unit’s manager.

4. Because I was out-of-state, I did a video interview with only unit manager via FaceTime. She asked me more competency-type questions and also gave me the opportunity to clarify my expectations. We also confirmed pay and relocation allowances - no relocation allowances for new grads! She gave me time to consider her offer.

5. One week later I accepted and initiated my relocation with some advice from my recruiter. I had to submit to an Ohio background check and ink fingerprint service from home. I also had to apply to my state to confirm my license to OH. And I applied for a permanent license in OH through its BRN.My state is noncompact and so is Ohio, so that slowed things down a bit IMO.

6. Once I was granted a temporary license, I contacted my recruiter and we identified an orientation timeline that was appropriate for me. The Clinic is very effectively coordinating multiple new grad RN orientation tracks simultaneously, which is stunning. 
 

7. I moved to Ohio and promptly took a physical assessment and drug screen. One week later, I proceeded with orientation.

As previous posters mentioned, the orientation is 10-13 weeks depending on your specialty. My manager is also amazing and encouraged me to advocate for myself if I decided I need more time with a preceptor.

Im happy with this residency so far. I feel I made the right choice when new grad residencies we’re definitely delayed back home. I’m excited to work at the Clinic!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Specializes in CVICU RN.

I am getting interviewed nov 18 2020 for the Spring 2021 residency ICU position.

my email is [email protected]

please feel free to email me of any info you may have regards to the temporary ohio license and how you went about it because I am in florida, and I am studying for my NCLEX boards.

all nurses doesn't allow me to send messages which is frustrating,which I could converse with you guys.

 

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On 8/27/2020 at 11:00 AM, Bearonica said:

 

7. I moved to Ohio and promptly took a physical assessment and drug screen. One week later, I proceeded with orientation.

 

Bearonica...love the name BTW! 

Out of curiosity, what did they have you do for the physical assessment?  Did they just have you move items around?  Was there an actual physical where a doctor had you put on a gown and examine you?  

I recall in another post somebody had said they had to push some type of machine so I'm wondering if they are still doing the same thing.  

Also, do they give you an option to do the physical assessment way before your actual orientation date?  Obviously I don't know what you do for the assessment,  but what if somebody didn't pass? They would've moved all that way over there and then not had a job.

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Hi again,

I don’t know what to say about the out-of-state license application except that there is a form you fill out via Ohio.gov website. I believe they automatically granted me a temporary license when I applied for my permanent license, or maybe I just checked a box asking for a temporary license. Either way, there is only one application on the state website. It cost money to submit. And I also had to pay $100 to the state of CA. Each state has different fees. Fingerprinting costs $ too.


Below is a video (link) that shows the physical assessment. It was a really odd process where you go into a room and get yelled at to move your arms and legs as a tech adjust resistance settings. You can hear the yelling from the hallway but the yelling is motivational if anything, as demonstrated in the video. There was no further physical assessment - no doctor evaluated me. I was just interviewed about my medical history with a nurse and she drew blood labs. And don’t forget      about the drug screen.  Urine test.

oh, and I’m  unsure how early you can do the assessment. Probably immediately after they offer the position but I didn’t consider this since I’m from out of state. I was nervous about it but  I wore workout clothes and I believed in myself! But I think you can retest if you fail.

 

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6 hours ago, Bearonica said:

. It was a really odd process where you go into a room and get yelled at to move your arms and legs as a tech adjust resistance settings. You can hear the yelling from the hallway but the yelling is motivational if anything, as demonstrated in the video. There was no further physical assessment - no doctor evaluated me. I was just interviewed about my medical history with a nurse and she drew blood labs. And don’t forget      about the drug screen.  Urine test.

oh, and I’m  unsure how early you can do the assessment. Probably immediately after they offer the position but I didn’t consider this since I’m from out of state. I was nervous about it but  I wore workout clothes and I believed in myself! But I think you can retest if you fail.

 

That looks intense.  Did you find it easy?  I work out, but the lady in the video looked like she was struggling a bit.  Maybe they put the push and pull limit to 200 lbs?  LOL

Why the blood test?  I thought they would just take blood for a drug screen and not do urine, but it seems they also pull urine too.  Are they looking for chronic illnesses?

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LOL I wouldn’t say it was “easy.” I probably looked like the lady in the video. But  I passed!

 

The blood samples were for titers, I believe. They only screen for drugs via urine.

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46 minutes ago, Bearonica said:

LOL I wouldn’t say it was “easy.” I probably looked like the lady in the video. But  I passed!

 

The blood samples were for titers, I believe. They only screen for drugs via urine.

Thank you for posting all of your insight and information you found out about the process at CCF!  I always see many CCF hopefuls ask the same types of questions which are on this post and nobody comes back to answer them.   I'm sure all the information on this particular post will help many more to come in the next few years.

Good luck to you Bearonica! 

Many good wishes your way for a happy successful time at your new job!

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On 11/12/2019 at 4:12 PM, Nursing2019BSN said:

they start the residents at 27.50. You have to stay for 2 years on your floor before you can make an internal switch! Orientation is 10-13 weeks depending on if you're in the ICU or med-surg!!

Could I switch to another state same unit within the CC? Or do I have to stay on the same unit that I started on?

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On 11/7/2020 at 6:50 PM, Ms.White said:

Could I switch to another state same unit within the CC? Or do I have to stay on the same unit that I started on?

Now that is a good question. I would assume you have to do the 2 years before making an internal transfer to a CCF location in Florida or Nevada, UAE or London. 

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Hi everyone, 

I know this is a forum from a while ago but I was wondering what were your experiences as a new grad in the ICU at Cleveland Clinic? Did you have a positive learning experience? How was the unit culture? 

I was offered a position at the CVICU and SICU but am also offered a position at Mayo but it is not ICU. I was wondering what I should do? My long term goal is CRNA, eventually. Thank you in advance! 

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