• During orientation in January, the School of Nursing will give you information on the placement process and upcoming placements.
• Practica Coordinators place requests on HSPnet (Health Science Placement Network) 4-6 months in advance and negotiate placements with each agency. All schools submit requests at the same time– this includes all health disciplines such as LPN, BSN, post-diploma RN, NP, OT, PT, SW, C&Y, unit clerks, HCAs, and so forth.

• The Practica Coordinators will give students access to HSPnet in February and June for May and September placements respectively.
  • HSPnet allows students to provide their top 10 preferences under the collaborative learning unit model (N370/470CL) and preceptor model (N370/470VI).
  • This process is not first come first serve; therefore do not attempt to log in without your temporary password.
• The Practica Coordinators take into consideration previous placements, learning needs, areas of interest, and long-term goals. They are interested in the population of focus you would like to work with, i.e.: child and family, acute, community, mental health, older adult, etc. and not the specific unit.
• You cannot choose your placement location as these selections only reflect your preferences; therefore there is no guarantee this will be your final placement. 
• The Coordinators will assess your previous placements and determine if there are populations of interest that you have not yet experienced.

• No, please do not do it.

• No. This is because of the need to clearly distinguish your role as a nursing student from a position of paid employment.

• No.

• Technically yes, you can be on the same unit more than once because of where you were placed your previous institution (e.g. Camosun College) and now UVic. This does not mean you can have the same placement for N370/470 and N475/491, i.e. CPEs 3 and 4.

• Yes and no: it is generally not recommended for students to work during CPE 3 and 4; however students can do this.
• If there are conflicting times with shifts, students are expected to make up missed hours at practicum to fulfill the required hours.

• It generally takes about 1-1.5 months from when the HSPnet closes for placements to be sent out to students.
• Certain floors/units will interview students prior to accepting them; therefore some students may know earlier than others.

• Yes, please see the UVic Calendar for the most updated information.
  • Criminal record checks (both police and solicitor general)
  • CPR C: renew every 2 years after issue
  • Mask fit test: renew annually

• Please contact Paul Meier (pmeier@uvic.ca), Admissions Liason Officer and Student Advisor, sooner rather than later, regarding your inquiry.
• Requests for accommodation will only be considered for health, disability, or other exceptional circumstances. Some accommodations require a formal request to the Progression Committee. Accommodation can not be granted for childcare issues.
  • If childcare is your concern, please contact the Single Parent Resource Centre of Victoria and the University of Victoria Family Centre to look into day and overnight care for your child or children.
• If you have special accommodation requests, please fill out and submit an Accommodation Request Form.

Whether you are a nursing student or an employed student nurse, if you are working within Island Health, there are several steps you can take to make sure you are prepared. Please visit the Student Practice page through Island Health for more information.

Emergency placements occur during N475/N491 for 12 weeks. Successful students are required to complete the following:

• BCIT course, NSSC 7150 – Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Management: not eligible for credit towards nursing degree
• Online BCIT course, NSER 7110 – Emergency Nursing Theory 1: eligible for nursing elective credit only if the student is accepted to an emergency placement

UVic Nursing ED Information Sheet 2019

BCIT Undergraduate Pathway for January 2019

NSSC 7150 – Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Management

UVic NICU Information Sheet 2019

Island Health NICU Recruitment Letter

Offsite options include anywhere outside Victoria and Duncan within Canada. Offsite placements occur during N475/N491 during January to early April for 12 weeks or during N491 during mid-February to early April for 6 weeks.

Offsite Specialty Placement Application Information Sheet

For perinatal practicum placements in CPE 3 and 4, students must complete or be registered in the MacEwan University breastfeeding course before placement begins. This course does not give credits for UVic nursing electives.

MacEwan University NURS 0157: Support of the Breastfeeding Dyad

This self study module focuses on the scientific facts and research of human lactation and addresses the development of practical skills required to educate mothers appropriately in the art of breastfeeding. Students must complete the course within 4 months.

Registration Details

• Prior to enrolling in a continuing education course you must first apply and be accepted to an appropriate program. There is no fee to apply to Nursing Professional Development.
  • Visit our website at www.macewan.ca/cpne.
  • On the home page of the Centre for Professional Nursing Education select programs from the menu on the left. Under each program we provide a brief description, admission requirements and a listing of the courses.
  • Select Nursing Professional Development, then “MacEwan.ca/NursingPD” and then “APPLY NOW”
  • Select “Register” if you have not registered on this site before.
  • Complete the application process. Select the term: (current term) and program: Professional Nursing Development.
  • You will be presented with a page to provide your professional credentials. Under the comment box “Provide a Written Answer” indicate that you’re a nursing student from the University of Victoria. You do not need to upload any documentation. On the final page you will be provided with an application number. Either print this page or write down the number.
  • You will receive two emails; one acknowledging your application with your MacEwan login information, and a second email upon acceptance into the program.
  • After receipt of your acceptance letter you can self-enroll in the course. Payment is online by debit, MasterCard or Visa.
• Do not apply using Apply Alberta
• Please allow 3-5 business days to receive your letters by email.
• Prior to your course start date you will receive an email from the university advisor confirming your course(s) registration(s) along with start/end dates and how to access your courses online.

Placement involves clinical and classroom activities towards perioperative nursing credits.

OR Specialty Placement Application Information Sheet

VIHA Perioperative Program 2019 Details

UVic Specialty-Offsite Application Form

UVic SON Specialty-Offsite Faculty Reference Form