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Nephrology Nursing - Clinical Practicum for the RPN

Course Code: NEPH 614

The registered practical nurse participates in this clinical course within hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis settings. The registered practical nurse applies theoretical principles and concepts that underpin nephrology nursing including those of the Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists (CANNT). By establishing relationships with persons undergoing dialysis and their families, the registered practical nurse facilitates communication and conducts assessments with families from diverse backgrounds. The registered practical nurse learns technical components of dialysis in the clinical setting through observation and/or practice according to hospital policy. The registered practical nurse collaborates effectively with Humber Polytechnic faculty and members of the health care facility in this preceptored, clinical course and reflects daily upon learning opportunities. The registered practical nurse demonstrates safe, professional practice at the novice level; prior clinical knowledge in this area of nursing is not required.

The Nephrology Nursing-RPN clinical is 96 hours and must be completed within a 3-month term. Nurses are required to do two shifts weekly following their preceptor’s schedule. 

Step 1: Start your clinical placement application process by completing this Clinical Placement Request Form. Once we receive this form, we will add your name to the clinical waitlist and send you detailed information about the clinical placement process. Your placement requests will be submitted to the hospitals for the next term according to the placement request submission deadline. The placement requests are submitted three months in advance.

Step 2: Once you have submitted your Clinical Placement Request Form, please start working on the Health Clearance requirements, which may take three months to obtain

Note: You will be notified to register for the Clinical Course
  • Once we have secured your clinical placement and
  • You have successfully completed all the pre-requisite courses and
  • You have emailed all the health clearance requirements to the Humber Health Clearance Office.

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