CLINICAL v. STAFF NURSE

[NurzAlan]

hello everyone,

i'm currently applying for jobs in the NYC area, but am getting a little confused with some of the titles. one of the hospitals i am applying has the available position titled "clincal nurse I."

what is the difference between a staff nurse and a clinical nurse? i've asked two nurses (a staff nurse and a clinical nurse manager) and neither of them were able to give me an answer. any clarity would be appreciated.

[86toronado, BSN, RN]

My guess is that it's the same thing. Just that different facilities refer to the position differently...

[jorjaRN]

In my experience (applying to a million places :) ) they are the same thing...clinical nurse I is a title generally given in a facility that uses a clinical ladder for nursing advancement, and is a position that requires minimal experience (clinical nurse II is someone with a years experience, and so on). I think staff nurse just means an RN with no particular qualifications/certifications. hope that helps!

[NeoNurseTX, RN]

Same thing

[88pomme, LPN, LVN]

I have a similar question. I have seen job descriptions: at the same hospital, on the same unit, for "Registered nurses" as well as "staff RN." It seems that a "staff RN" is a more entry-level job than one for a "registered nurse." Is this correct?

Thanks

[mcpnurse]

I have a similar question. I have seen job descriptions: at the same hospital, on the same unit, for "Registered nurses" as well as "staff RN." It seems that a "staff RN" is a more entry-level job than one for a "registered nurse." Is this correct?

Thanks

They're pretty much the same... some hospitals just like to state it differently :)