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Clinical Advancement Program Overview

At UCLA Health, the Clinical Advancement Program provides clinical nurses the opportunity to advance their careers based on clinical expertise and professional development. Experienced Clinical Nurse IIs who demonstrate clinical expertise and strong mentorship abilities are encouraged to apply for a Clinical Nurse III position. Through this process, the Clinical Advancement Program provides the opportunity for career advancement based on demonstrated clinical expertise and job performance. 

Principles of the Clinical Advancement Program
  1. The Clinical Advancement Program will be a process that provides recognition for clinical expertise and opportunity for professional development.
  2. The process for moving through the Clinical Advancement Program will be clearly delineated and consistent across the health system.
  3. The Clinical Advancement Program process will strive for objectivity and fairness.
  4. Regardless of Clinical Advancement Program level, all nurses are empowered and autonomous clinical decision-makers.
Clinical Advancement Program Documents
  • Before You Start Your CNIII Portfolio
  • Application for Promotion to Clinical Nurse III (Includes Sample Application) - Currently accepting applications for SMUCLA and Ambulatory only. RRUCLA and RNPH applications are undergoing process optimization and will reopen on February 11, 2021.
    • Sample Applications 
  • CNIII Oral Presentation Advancement Tool
  • Clinical Advancement Portfolio Evaluation Tool
  • Petition for Clinical Advancement Program
  • CNIII UD/CNS Application Approval Form
  • Clinical Advancement Program Portfolio Submission Dates
  • Clinical Advancement Program Application for Promotion to CNIII (Submission of Application Documents) - SMUCLA and RNPH only - RRUCLA and RNPH applications are undergoing process optimization and will reopen on February 11, 2021.
  • Clinical Advancement Program Rough Draft Submission (for Comment) 
  • UCLA Health Professional Practice Models (RRUCLA/SMUCLA and RNPH)  
  • Relationship-Based Care Principles
  • Professional Governance Model

Clinical Advancement Information Session Video
  • Video guidance and direction for submitting an Application for Promotion to Clinical Nurse III

Clinical Advancement Instructional Video

Clinical Advancement Program Contacts

Stephanie Jackson, MSN, RN, CNS, BMT-CN

Grace Florentin, MSN-Ed, PMHRN-BC

Betty Lee, MN, RN, CNS, CMSRN

Paulette Madley, MSN, RN-BC

 

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