Supplementary Guide: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM **Moving to: Ryerson Campus, DCSN, POD 448 (date to be confirmed)

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1 Supplementary Guide: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM PHCNP NP Lab/Seminar/Faculty Office: 415 Yonge St. Suite 205 (2 nd floor), Toronto, ON M5B 2E7 PHCNP Office: 415 Yonge Street, Suite 1604 (16 th floor)** **Moving to: Ryerson Campus, DCSN, POD 448 (date to be confirmed) Telephone: (416) Fax: (416)

2 Introduction Since 1995, the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) Program forms the largest university consortium in Ontario. As the past hub of the consortium, Ryerson s PHCNP Program continues to lead the way in offering a high-quality and unique program using a variety of modalities including technology, field work, and face-to-face on campus learning. Although very exciting, the PHCNP Program is extremely intense in course and clinical workload. Because of this, it is imperative that students keep abreast of communiqués, policies, procedures, and information about the program, and in accordance to the Yeates School of Graduate Studies. The information in this guide should be referred to on a regular basis. Also, it is essential that students also navigate through the consortium s website at for important updates, communiqués; directories of staff, faculty, and students; calendars; guidelines; CRDB; and course work. Some information is also available on Ryerson s website at:

3 Program Coordinator: Dr. Luisa Barton, NP-PHC, BScN, MN, DNP PHCNP Program Office (Monday, Wednesday by appointment) PHCNP Faculty Office (Tuesday) (416) ext 6560 Part-time basis (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ONLY)** Academic advising to MN and NP Program students Provides ongoing support, information, and counsel/advice to students Admissions committee Organizes student workshops & special lectures, and information sessions Works with placement coordinator for preceptor recruitment, retention, & recognition Oversees marketing strategies Communicates any issues with program administration and curriculum matters Ryerson NP Tutor/Instructors: Dr. Luisa Barton, NP-PHC, BScN, MN, DNP Mr. Roger Firsoff, NP-PHC, BScN, MN Dr. Shelley Walkerley, NP-PHC, BScN, MN, PhD NP Faculty Office: 415 Yonge St., Suite 205 (Tuesdays, Thursdays only) Submits final grades in RAMSS (Registrar) Facilitates seminars Provides educational support to students Liaises with clinical preceptors (including site visits as needed) Responsible for the student s grade Course Professors: Please see online directory in the NP Network (np-education.ca)

4 Program Assistant/Tech Specialist: Mr. Don Newton, Honours BComm PHCNP Program Office (Mon-Fri) (416) ext 6561 Manages central registry (including course plans from learners) Offers information to learners and all other inquiries Facilitates exam and course process (i.e., course sectioning, room bookings, exam reviews) Offers administrative support to NP team at Ryerson Assists with configuring NP software Assists with navigating on the NP network Supports NP students, staff, and faculty for all NP network related issues, NOT computer issues in general Oversees student issues regarding access to NP courses and forums Assists with CRDB related issues Coordinates lending out of diagnostic kits and books Oversees NP course section sign up (however, does not enroll students in courses via RAMSS) Ms. Monica DaSilva, RN, BScN PHCNP Program Office (416) ext 4176 Clinical Placement Coordinator: Part-time/variable hours only*** Oversees clinical placement process for NP students Recruitment, retention, and recognition of NP Preceptors Mr. Gerry Warner, MSW Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing (416) ext 7852 MN Program Administrator: Course enrollment via RAMSS (but not NP course section sign-up) Progress forms Issues related to tuition, enrollment

5 IMPORTANT POINTS: Faculty and staff do not work on weekends (as per university usual hours of operation) and typically respond to voic s/ s within 72 business hours. Students must only use your university or np-education account or they will NOT receive a response; this is in accordance to university policy. If students need to talk to staff face-to-face, they must make an appointment first. It is the students responsibility to review this entire handbook thoroughly. Computer terminal with internet access available at PHCNP office (please call ahead). Some books are available on reserve at the PHCNP Program office. Students enrolled in AHAD must make arrangements with Don Newton for diagnostic kits (security deposit required). Students must read forums and listserves regularly (every 3 days) to keep abreast of important messages. Inquiries regarding tuition fees and course enrollment must only be directed to Mr. Gerry Warner, MN Administrator. It is the student s responsibility to review their program plan regularly and to drop a course via RAMSS (registrar) according to university policies. The Central Registry DataBase (CRDB) is not a university registrar but it informs students online course access, therefore, it is the student s responsibility to keep their profile information up-to-date. Students should know who to contact using the Ryerson website and the directories found in the NP Network. Students must know and adhere to the Yeates School of Graduate Studies policies and procedures. Given the intensity of the program, it is the student s responsibility to prioritize schoolwork and other obligations.

6 It is not recommended that students work and enroll in NP courses on a full-time basis. Each clinical course (AHAD, Therapeutics) requires commitment to weekly face-to-face seminars (3 hrs), field/clinical work (6 hrs), and hours of homework. IP requires a total of 455 hours over 13 weeks. Students must complete all NP courses within 3 years. As seminars are held at Ryerson, students must adhere to Ryerson alerts (i.e, closures, security, weather alerts, etc..). All NP courses include online exams held on campus. University policies supersede any consortium guidelines. All clinical courses are held in the NP lab/seminar room, which is located at 415 Yonge St., Suite 205 (take the stairs or the parking elevator only to 2 nd floor). Courses: Pathophysiology: distance methods, no clinical. Online seminar every other Wednesday (September-April only) Roles and Responsibilities: distance methods, no clinical. Online seminar every other Wednesday (September-April only) Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis (AHAD) 1 & 2: 3 hrs (Ryerson) on-site seminar and 6 hours per week or 72 hours per semester hours homework per week per course. Offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays**AHAD 1: September-December only; AHAD 2: January-April only. Therapeutics 1 & 2: 3 hrs on-site (Ryerson) seminar and 6 hours clinical per week or 72 hrs per semester hours homework per week per course. Offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays** Therapeutics 1: September-December only; Therapeutics 2: January-April only. Integrative Practicum (IP): a total of 455 clinical hours with a seminar every other week over a 13 week period (May-August only).

7 Pathophysiology is a pre-requisite to AHAD, Therapeutics, and IP. AHAD is a pre-requisite to Therapeutics, however, it can also be taken concurrently. All courses are a pre-requisite to IP. th, 2013 **sign up for Tuesday or Thursday sections will take place on June 19 via Don Newton only. No section switching is allowed once the student signs up. The NP Program reserves the right to cancel a section if enrollment is not filled. **If a student fails to sign up for a section on June 19, either the student will be automatically assigned to a section or if the section is full the student will not be enrolled in the respective NP course. Process for choosing your AHAD1 and Thera1 Course Section Days on June 19: Please send Don Newton an on June 19th with your choice. Don will not accept any s dated June 18th. (Students can Don at 12:00:01 on June 19th and it will be accepted). Choices: AHAD1 is offered: Tuesdays at 12pm-3pm Thursdays at 4pm-7pm Thera1 is offered: Tuesdays at 4pm-7pm Thursdays at 1pm-4pm Don s s (either one can be used): dnewt@np-education.ca don.newton@ryerson.ca If a student is unable to Don from their Ryerson account on the 19th, please send Don an granting a family member or friend permission to send the on the student s behalf on the 19th from their personal account. If you have any questions, send Don an .

8 CLINICAL PLACEMENT RULES/GUIDELINES: **Please refer to Clinical Placement Powerpoint available Online on Ryerson MN website: ed_mn_np/index.html Students are expected to travel to clinical placements; access to a vehicle is advisable. Where students reside is not a factor when considering placement requests. Student workplaces will not be considered as the program prohibits students doing their practicum where they are employed. Placements are not subject to student approval; if students do not accept their placement, the student will not have a clinical placement and this will jeopardize your progress in the program. Students must strictly follow Ryerson placement processes outlined or the placement will be in jeopardy. Students must never make their own placement arrangements without authorization from Monica or they may jeopardize their enrollment in the program. Once a student is assigned a clinical placement, no switches/changes can be made unless there are extenuating circumstances that must be approved by the Program Director. Preceptors include NPs and GPs (students will be preceptored by at least 1 NP- PHC within the duration of the program). If students drop a clinical course, as a professional courtesy, students should communicate it with their respective preceptor. Not all learning needs will be met at each clinical placement setting; other opportunities throughout the program will arise. Students must always use your Ryerson (or NP) when communicating with staff and faculty; personal and workplace s are not acceptable and no response will be provided.

9 Required Forms/Documents: Clinical Request Form (Located online at the above URL under New Students ) due June 7th Clinical Requirements: Immunizations, Mask Fit, CPR (Located: Ryerson s Nursing website and Central Placement website), Police Check (via NP office only) Due Aug 5 th **ALL FORMS are submitted to the PHCNP Office only Process: Step 1: Register in the NP Network (as soon as possible) Step 2: Enroll in clinical courses via RAMSS via Mr. Gerry Warner (MN Program Administrator) Step 3: Complete the request form (download version from Ryerson s website) Due June 7th Step 4: Request a criminal check now (Vulnerable Sector Screen) -(For Toronto residents, the Form is available ONLY at the NP office) Step 5: Book an appointment with an MD/NP to complete Immunizations. Update CPR/Mask Fit Practice Placement Requirements are due Aug 5 th (in person to the NP office or mail) Step 6: Have your CV updated and ready to share with potential preceptors (only if preceptor requests) Step 7: Once the placement is confirmed the student will be notified whom to contact between June and late August

10 Keep in Mind: Students are placed in various agencies within the boundaries of the geographical map (see NP Network), therefore, students are required to travel. Students are assigned a placement based on a number of factors (e.g. learning needs, availability of preceptors), however, emphasis is on primary health care settings. Students typically commence their Fall placements in mid-to-late September. Students cannot commence their placement before the semester officially starts (as per Yeates School of Graduate Studies calendar) and they must complete their placement hours when the semester/course officially ends. **See significant dates available on the YSGS website. Please respect the complexity of the clinical placement process. Please use professional language/etiquette when communicating with all faculty & staff as per University policies. Students may offer potential placement sites/preceptors, however, students cannot make their own placement arrangements. Students must attend any orientations required from agencies, no exceptions. Students should have an updated CV (as many placement agencies request this) along with a brief interview. There are limited preceptors/placement sites available and the placement process is extremely complex, therefore, students patience and understanding will be greatly appreciated! Students must have all Practice Placement Requirements completed by Aug 5 th, failure to do so will jeopardize clinical placement; this is in accordance to the university policies and CPO processes

11 GET READY! Please complete course plans and demographics via central registry (CRDB). Start surfing the NP Network and Ryerson MN website. All exam dates are posted in September; these dates are firm and cannot be changed (as per policy) and must be written ONSITE, therefore, students must schedule their lives accordingly and ahead of time. Students should check accounts and forums regularly (every 3 days) as many messages will be sent during the summer! Students should begin reviewing all pre-course materials. Please complete all forms as necessary for clinical placements (e.g. police checks, health records, CPR) and submit these to Monica DaSilva only! Familiarize yourself with Ryerson online and physically; know where the PHCNP Office is located (415 Yonge St., Suite 1604; keep in mind that we will be moving to POD 448 but date to be determined; stay tuned!) and PHCNP lab/seminar/faculty office (415 Yonge St. Suite 205). Physical assessment/head to toe review courses are offered at various higher education institutions; the PHCNP Program office does not coordinate this. **For those NP Program students who wish to 'brush up' on their assessment skills, Dr. Diane Pirner is offering workshops on July and August Please note that this workshop is OPTIONAL and it is not considered a prerequisite for AHAD 1. Also, the NP office does not coordinate this workshop so if you are interested or have questions, please Diane Pirner directly (dpirner@ryerson.ca) or Gerry Warner (gerry.warner@ryerson.ca) for registration. PLEASE SAVE THIS SUPPLEMENTARY GUIDE AND REFER TO IT AT ALL TIMES!