Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Ryerson University:

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Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program,
Ryerson University

• Understanding Clinical Placements
• 2013-2014

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For anything related to placements, students MUST
contact

• Ms. Monica DaSilva, RN, BScN
• monica.dasilva_at_ryerson.ca
• (416) 979- 5000 ext. 4176
• NB Monica works on a part-time basis variable
  office hours emails replied to within 72
  business hours.

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PHCNP Program Office

• Dr. Luisa Barton, NP-PHC, BScN, MN, DNP
• Faculty Coordinator
• [phone] ext 6560
• luisa.barton_at_ryerson.ca
• Office hours Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays only
• Mr. Don Newton, Honours BComm
• IT Support
• [phone] ext 6561
• dnewt_at_np-education.ca
• Office hours Monday-Friday
• 415 Yonge Street, Suite 1604
• Toronto, Ontario
• M5B 2E7
• Fax [phone]

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Important Websites

• NP Network
• np-education.ca
• Ryerson
• ryerson.ca/graduate/programs/nursing
• Ryerson Clinical Placement Office
• http//www.ryerson.ca/cpo/index.html

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Courses that require a clinical placement

• AHAD 1 (Sept-Dec) 78 hours within 12 weeks
• Therapeutics 1 (Sept-Dec) 78 hours within 12
  weeks
• AHAD 2 (Jan-April) 78 hours within 12 weeks
• Therapeutics 2 (Jan-April) 78 hours within 12
  weeks
• Integrative Practicum (May-Aug) 416 hours within
  13 weeks

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General Points

• Students are expected to travel to clinical
  placements access to a vehicle is advisable
• Where students reside is not a factor when
  considering placement requests
• Student workplaces will not be considered
• Placements are not subject to student approval
  if students do not accept their placement, the
  student will not have a clinical placement
• Students must strictly follow Ryerson placement
  processes outlined or the placement will be in
  jeopardy
• Students must never make their own placement
  arrangements without authorization from Monica

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General Points contd

• Once a student is assigned a clinical placement,
  no switches/changes can be made unless there are
  extenuating circumstances
• Preceptors include NPs and GPs (students will be
  preceptored by at least 1 NP-PHC within the
  duration of the program)
• If students drop a clinical course, as a
  professional courtesy, students should
  communicate it with their respective preceptor
• Not all learning needs will be met at each
  clinical placement setting other opportunities
  throughout the program will arise
• Students must always use their Ryerson email when
  communicating with staff and faculty personal
  and workplace emails are not acceptable and no
  response will be provided.

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Required Forms/Documents

• Clinical Request Form Located on Ryersons
  Nursing MN website under New Students Due
  June 7th
• Practice Placement Requirements
  Immunizations/Mask Fit/CPR/ (Located Ryersons
  Nursing MN website), Police Check (via NP office
  only) Due Aug 5th
• ALL FORMS are submitted to the NP Office only!

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Process

• Step 1 Complete the request form (download
  version from Ryersons website) Due June 7th
• Step 2 Request a criminal check now (Vulnerable
  Sector Screen) -(For Toronto residents, the Form
  is available ONLY at the NP office)
• Step 3 Book an appointment with an MD/NP to
  complete Immunizations. Update CPR/Mask Fit
  Practice Placement Requirements are due Aug 5th
  (in person to the NP office or mail)
• Step 4 Have your CV updated and ready to share
  with potential preceptors (only if preceptor
  requests)
• Step 5 Once the placement is confirmed the
  student will be notified whom to contact
  between June and late August

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Keep in Mind

• Students are placed in various agencies within
  the boundaries of the geographical map (see map
  on NP Network), therefore, students are required
  to travel
• Students are assigned a placement based on a
  number of factors (e.g. learning needs,
  availability of preceptors), however, emphasis is
  on primary health care settings
• Students typically commence their Fall placements
  in mid-to-late September
• Students must have all Practice Placement
  Requirements completed by Aug 5th, failure to do
  so will jeopardize clinical
• Students cannot commence their placement before
  the semester officially starts (as per School of
  Graduate Studies calendar) and they must complete
  their placement hours when the semester/course
  officially ends
• Students may offer potential placement
  sites/preceptors, however, students cannot make
  their own placement arrangements
• Students must attend any orientations required
  from agencies, no exceptions
• There are limited preceptors/placement sites
  available and the placement process is extremely
  complex, therefore, students patience and
  understanding will be greatly appreciated!

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Lastly..

• Please review the student handbook regularly
• Please review updates/documents on the Ryerson NP
  website regularly
• Please check the np.university forum on the NP
  Network every 3-4 days for important updates
• Please respect the complexity of the clinical
  placement process
• Please use professional language/etiquette when
  communicating with all faculty staff as per
  University policies