2025 Clinical Assistant Program Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the requirements for the CAP program?

  • • Current enrollment in an accredited Bachelor's or Associate’s Nursing Program
  • • Completion of two (2) clinical semesters, including one semester in Med/Surg Nursing
  • • Active BCLS Certification

 

What dates does the CAP program run?

  • • May 27, 2025 - August 8, 2025

 

What happens if I have a vacation scheduled?

  • • We ask for a full-time commitment for 10 weeks from all program participants. Please discuss any extenuating commitments with the recruiter right away to determine if your participation in the program is possible.

 

What hours/days of the week will I work?

  • • CAP participants will work flexible schedules with 10 or 12 hour shifts and the opportunity to work weekends

 

Is the program open to students in Bachelor and Associate’s Nursing programs?

  • • Yes, the program is open to students entering their final year in Bachelor and Associate Nursing programs if they meet all program requirements:
      • • Current enrollment in an accredited Bachelor's or Associate’s Nursing Program
      • • Completion of two (2) clinical semesters, including one semester in Med/Surg Nursing
      • • Active BCLS Certification

 

What is the timeline for the recruitment process?

  • • Step 1: Interested students must complete the job application that will be opened on August 13, 2024. Applications will be reviewed and moved forward in the order they are submitted.
  • • Step 2: We will conduct interviews starting in early September.
  • • Step 3: Final decisions will be made by early October.

 

Who is involved in the recruitment process?

  • • MSK’s talent acquisition specialists will work with each unit’s Nurse Leaders to select program participants.

 

What will I need to do for pre-employment onboarding?

  • • Active enrollment in an undergraduate Nursing program
  • • Students have the option to submit a copy of their official transcripts to indicate their enrollment for the upcoming semester or they may obtain a letter from their school’s Registrar’s office indicating that they have enrolled or will be enrolled in the upcoming semester.
  • • Unexpired Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
  • • Obtain medical clearance by MSK’s Employee Health & Wellness team
    • • Vaccines are included in the medical clearance requirements. The flu vaccine is also included in this if we are in flu season.
  • • Successful completion of all assigned onboarding tasks including the I-9 requirement with HR
  • • For CAPs who will be hired into per diem nursing assistant roles, the above requirements need to be in place, as well as the additional items below:
    • • Background check
    • • Drug screening

 

Will I have a preceptor during the CAP program?

  • • Yes, you will have a preceptor. As a Magnet-designated institution, we are proud of our preceptors and mentors.

 

Will I be paid during the CAP program?

  • • Yes, rates for the 2025 program are not yet available but the 2024 rate was $19.00 per hour.

 

Can I work per diem following the CAP Program?

  • • Yes, participants who are recommended by their Nurse Leader, can work per diem as a nursing assistant after the program ends.

 

Will I receive a job offer after the CAP program?

  • • We will extend offers to all CAP participants recommended by their Nurse Leader before the summer program ends. This offer will be contingent on graduation and NCLEX passing.

 

Are there professional development opportunities throughout the program?

  • • CAP offers opportunities to connect with other program participants and meet hospital leaders including MSK’s CEO, Dr. Selwyn M. Vickers.

 

Where in NYC are the MSK, CAP hospital locations?

 

I am not local to NYC, where will I live?

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