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Obstetric Nursing - Clinical Practicum for the RPN

Course Code: OBST 529

The registered practical nurse participates in this clinical course and applies theoretical principles and knowledge within the acute perinatal clinical setting. The registered practical nurse demonstrates safe and professional practice at the novice level in the postpartum unit and observes during one shift within the labour and birth unit. The registered practical nurse follows the Perinatal Nursing Standards in Canada (Canadian Association of Perinatal and Women’s Health Nurses, [CAPWHN] 2018) and central concepts that underpin perinatal nursing of the Canadian Nurses’ Association. By establishing relationships with the postpartum person and neonate at low risk and the family, the registered practical nurse will facilitate communication, assessment, and education skills with families from diverse backgrounds in varied provincial level 1 or 2 hospital settings. The registered practical nurse collaborates effectively with Humber College faculty and members of the health care facility in this preceptored, clinical course and reflects daily upon learning opportunities.

The Obstetric Nursing-RPN clinical is 150 hours (in postpartum with 1 shift of observation in Labour and Birth) and must be completed within a 3-month term. Nurses are required to do two shifts weekly following their preceptor’s schedule. 

Step 1: Complete the Clinical Placement Request Form for the fall term. The form is currently open and will close on September 19th, 2025. Once we review your submission, we will follow up with the next steps via email. Placement requests will be submitted to hospitals in early October, and requests cannot be accepted after the deadline.

Step 2: Register and pay for the clinical course.

Step 3: Begin working on Health Clearance requirements immediately after submitting your Clinical Placement Request Form. These requirements can take up to three months to complete.

Note: You will receive information about your clinical placement once you successfully meet the clearance requirements.

Prerequisite:

OBST 520 & OBST 521 & OBST 524 & OBST 508

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