NURS 370 and 470 Consolidated Practice Experiences (CPE) III & IV are designed to provide opportunities for participants to integrate, consolidate and expand concepts from previous learning. Participants have opportunities to consolidate learning from the first, second and third years of the program in a variety of settings and with any of age or type of client.
Prerequisites: NURS 341, NURS 342, NURS 350, and NURS 351 all with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 12 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 420 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 35 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Integrate, consolidate and expand upon concepts studies in all Health and Healing, Nursing Practice, Professional Practice, Relational Practice, Health Sciences and elective courses
- Develop caring relationships with individuals, families, groups and/or communities focusing on the people’s experiences of health, healing and health promotion
- Understand the role of the professional/registered nurse as a member of a multi-disciplinary and inter-sectoral team
- Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team to promote health and healing
- Advance practice by focusing on enhancing knowledge, competence, and confidence in the domains of nursing practice
- Work with moderate levels of client and contextual complexity under moderate levels of supervision
- Ensure continuity of care through collaboration with patient, family, and other health professionals in an interprofessional setting
Teaching and Learning Approach
Teaching and learning strategies include active participation in simulation and psychomotor skills review, self-
reflection, and decision making. Using preceptorship and collaborative learning unit models of practice
education, learners engage with clients and practice experts to foster relationships and consolidate their
knowledge, skills and attitudes in a variety of practice settings including acute, residential, and community care.Learning Resources
Required Text:
University of Victoria School of Nursing at Selkirk College Preceptor, Student, Instructor Practicum Handbook.
(Jan, 2022) [Note: Please ensure your preceptor or CLU contact also has a copy of this document and contact
the instructor to provide one if he or she does not.]
Recommended Journals:
· Other Nursing texts and learning resources required in previous practice and theory courses.
· Students are expected to maintain and develop their knowledge and skill base by reviewing and researching
information relevant to their current practice experiences.
· Orientation materials specific to the agency and client population.
Various articles on reserve in the library or posted to MoodleDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
Week Key Concepts
Responsibilities, and Assessments
370/470 Course Orientation and HESI exam: April
27/2026
Skills Practice Day: April 28/2026
NURS 370:
NURS 370 – 192 hrs. of practice (April 29th- June
Weeks 1-6
10th)
* please note each students rotation will be unique to
their practice setting and preceptor schedule.
NURS 470 – 192 hrs. of practice (June 11 - July 23).
NURS 470:
* please note each students rotation will be unique to
Weeks 1-6
their practice setting and preceptor schedule.Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Self-reflection, with Preceptor Plan | setting SMART goals, sharing and Instructor Before first set of shifts and | learning needs S/US |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
https://web.uvic.ca/calendar2018-05/undergrad/info/regulations/grading.html
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.