Primary Health Care Nurse
Practitioner Program, Ryerson
University:
Understanding Clinical
Placements
2012-2013
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.
PHCNP Program Office:
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, B. Comm
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
Important Websites:
NP Network:
np-education.ca
Ryerson:
ryerson.ca/graduate/programs/nursing
Ryerson Clinical Placement Office:
http://www.ryerson.ca/cpo/index.html
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
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
General Points cont’d
• 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 your Ryerson (or NP) email when
communicating with staff and faculty; personal and workplace
emails are not acceptable and no response will be provided.
Required Forms/Documents:
• Clinical Request Form (Located: NP website,
under General Resources – online version) –
Commencing June 4th and due by June 25th
• Clinical Requirements: Immunizations, Mask
Fit, CPR (Located: Ryerson’s Nursing website
and Central Placement website), Police Check
(via NP office only) – Due Aug 10th
**ALL FORMS are submitted to the NP Office
only!
Process
• Step 1: Register in the NP Network (as soon as possible)
• Step 2: Enroll in clinical courses via RAMSS via Mr. Gerry Warner
(MN Program Administrator)
• Step 3: Complete the request form (online version only) – June 4th
to June 25th
• Step 4: Once the placement confirmed – the student will be
notified whom to contact – by early September
• Step 5: Request a criminal check now (For Toronto residents, the
Form is available only at the NP office)
• Step 6: Book an appointment with an MD/NP to complete
Immunizations – Clinical Requirements are due Aug 10th (in person
to the NP office or mail)
• Step 7: Schedule CPR renewal and Mask Fit test--before August (via
students’ employer or check the CPO website for information)
Keep in Mind:
• Students are placed in various agencies within the boundaries of the
geographical map (see 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 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
• Students should have an updated CV (as many placement agencies
request this) along with a brief interview
• There are limited preceptors/placement sites available and the placement
process is extremely complex, therefore, students’ patience and
understanding will be greatly appreciated!
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