February 25.2019 NUR 470 Info Session.pptx

Practicum Information for Students

1. NUR 470 Integrative Practicum Information for Students February 26, 2019

2. Today’s Topics Academic Course Requirements Important Course Dates Clinical Hours Per Week Placements and HSPnet Transition to Practice/Career Planning CNO Registration Requirements Overview New Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Overview

3. NUR470 Course Description The purpose of this 11-week clinical course is to provide students with an opportunity to further develop their nursing knowledge and entry-level Registered Nurse competencies. The focus of practice will be on integration of theoretical understandings from entry and senior year courses to a selected clinical practice area under the supervision of a preceptor and faculty advisor, including competencies related to workload management and priority setting . The course will also assist students in preparation for registration exams. All previous program requirements must be successfully completed prior to beginning this final course. The course will run from April 10 to June 27, 2019 ________________________________________

4. Academic Course Requirements Weekly participation in Quercus discussion board Self assessment / NCLEX Study Plan Simulation session and mid term meeting NCLEX Prep Workshop and small group practice session Practice NCLEX (HESI) Final oral presentation Clinical practice

5. Schedule ( GTA Students) Date Time Session April 9 1000-1200 1300-1500 Drop-in simulations (optional) Career workshop (optional) April 10 0845-1500 Course orientation day ( Rm TBC ) April 11 Variable Placement orientation may begin May 22 0900-1615 NCLEX prep workshop Small group NCLEX practice session May 23 or May 24 0900-1700 Simulations & clinical conferences Practice NCLEX computer exam Practice job interviews (optional) June 27 0845-1700 Final oral presentations Final evaluations End of program reception

6. Schedule ( Out of Town Students) Date Time Session April 9 1000-1200 1300-1500 Drop-in simulations (optional) Career workshop (optional) April 10 0845-1500 Course orientation day ( Rm TBC) April 11 0900-1200 Simulations June 25 0900-1500 NCLEX prep workshop Small group NCLEX practice session June 26 0900-1300 Practice NCLEX computer exam June 27 0845-1700 Final oral presentations Final evaluations End of program reception

7. Clinical Hours (Per Week) # of hours can vary each week Community: 40 hours ( 8 hours x 5 days ) 45 eight hr. shifts Acute care: 36 hours ( 12 hours x 3 days ) 30 twelve hr. shifts Course handbook contains exact hours required per 2 week block Follow preceptor’s schedule

8. BScN Student / BScN Candidate BScN Student is the correct designation

9. Placement Process Applications sent to agencies (Choice #1) -some placements request CV’s -some placements request an interview (in person or via telephone) Notification of confirmations via HSPnet begin mid-March

10. Health Sciences Placement Network  ( HSPnet ) Access Student View (viewing privilege only) Beginning mid March: can monitor for placement updates & preceptor contact information Complete all onboarding activities

11. Transition to Practice/Career Planning Steps to Success mentorship, career planning, networking Upcoming Opportunities/Events Mentorship Program optional (NUR 470) Career Workshop optional (April 10) Interview Workshop optional (May 24 & 25)

12. Common Questions What is the NCLEX process like? How soon can I write? What kind of resources/books should I use? What are the costs? Can I register for New Graduate Guarantee (NGG)?

13. NCLEX-RN ® REGISTRATION PROCESS OVERVIEW Submit an application for licensure/registration to CNO or other provincial regulatory college. Meet all of the CNO eligibility requirements to take the NCLEX. Register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE. Receive NCLEX Registration Acknowledgement email from Pearson VUE. The CNO makes you eligible in the Pearson VUE system. Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) email from Pearson VUE. Schedule your exam with Pearson VUE.

14. Silvestri , L.A. (2016).  Saunders Canadian Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN .  Elsevier: Toronto. ISBN: 978-1-77172-060-1 $ 65.75 to $71.19 on Amazon

15. College of Nurses of Ontario.. Beginning the Application Process Applying to the College is now an online process. The application process for most Ontario nursing graduates begins when your nursing school informs the College that you are about to complete your program. After that, the College will send you an email to advise you to create an account through the online portal . When you create your account in the online portal, make sure that your personal information is correct and that it matches the name on the supporting documents you submit to the College. If your name has changed, you should submit a request for name change to the College. Requests for name changes must be accompanied by copies of legal documentation supporting the change. Once you have created an account, you can begin your application by logging in and clicking on “create a new application.”

16. COSTS CNO APPLICATION & REGISTRATION: REGISTERED NURSE Graduates of an approved Canadian nursing program Class Initial Application (Effective July 17, 2018) Registration Exam Jurisprudence Exam Initial Registration & First Year Membership (effective Jan 1st, 2019) Registered Nurse General $ 339.00 $360.00 $40 $361.60 Total: $1100.60 http://www.cno.org/en/become-a-nurse/application-membership-fees/

17. New Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Guidelines for Participation in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee Initiative (2017) http://www.healthforceontario.ca/UserFiles/file/NGG/NGG%20Guidelines%20EN%20(April%202017).pdf NGG program revised as of April 1, 2017 Designed to support Canadian New Graduate Nurses (RN & RPN & IEN) transition to permanent full time employment. Students have 12 months from course completion date or from the date grades received to match with a NGG position through Health Force Ontario (HFO) jobs. Course Completion Date: Use July 14, 2019 for our program To register and access NGG: http://www.nursescareerstart.health.gov.on.ca

18. PReP-2 ( Preparation for Registration and Practice) LSBFON - Resource for NCLEX A separate Quercus site available to all graduating students A One-stop site for with NCLEX related links and information Resources for studying Registration information Faculty developed case studies and practice quizzes Will be accessible as a resource after NUR470 has ended Will open this Wednesday (February 27, 2019) NUR 470 information will be posted here until the opening of the course Quercus site.