Course Code: NURS 253
Academic Year: 2025-2026
Below is the correct description: During the pre-graduate clinical practicum, students make the transition from student to novice practical nurse. In preparation for the work environment, students gain experience by working shifts, weekends, and holidays. Students use knowledge, skills, and judgment to demonstrate readiness to enter the nursing profession and practice and to become contributing members of the inter-professional health care team. Students practice with mentorship by and in consultation with preceptors and other nurses. During this clinical practicum, students work collaboratively as members of the inter-professional health care team utilizing their knowledge and skills by adhering to the Scope of Practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). At all times, students practice safely, competently and within legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional frameworks of practice.