For anything related to placements, students
MUST contact:
Ms. Monica DaSilva, RN, BScN monica.dasilva@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.

Dr. Luisa Barton, NP-PHC, BScN, MN, DNP
Faculty & Coordinator
(416) 979 5000 ext 6560 luisa.barton@ryerson.ca
Office hours: Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays only**
Mr. Don Newton, Honours BComm
IT Support
(416) 979 5000 ext 6561 dnewt@np-education.ca
Office hours: Monday-Friday
415 Yonge Street, Suite 1604
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2E7
Fax: (416) 979 5295

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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

• Step 1: Complete the request form (download version from
Ryerson’s 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 5 th (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

• 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 5 th , 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!

• 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