International Practicum Application Process

Application Process for Nursing 3390 – FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NURSING

• Students considering an international practicum must submit an email letter of application to the Practice Placement Coordinator a minimum of 12 months in advance of the practicum date. (subject to change). Deadlines will be posted via email.
• There is a surcharge applied to this International practicum course. Additional financial costs are the responsibility of the students (e.g. passports, visas, immunizations, travel, and accommodation, etc)

Information to include in the email letter:

• In the upper right hand corner of your letter outline:
  • Requested course # (e.g., NURS 3390 )
  • Student name
  • Date of application
• With international placements you are applying for an international experience. Not all practicum sites are available each year.
• Explain your rationale for how this placement relates to your previous experiences (e.g. employed student nurse or completed speciality courses) and to future career goals
• Describe how you will prepare for this experience (e.g., theory and practice preparation)

Approval Process for Distance Placements

• The Distance Practice Placement Committee (DPPC) will review the applications and will access student files and nursing faculty for information on student academic and practice performance.
• Students will be informed via email with the decision of the DPPC. A copy of this email will be placed on the student file.
• Approval may be deferred if there are concerns regarding academic or clinical performance. The student will be notified via email of any change in status.
• Placement approval is contingent on continued strong academic and clinical performance. If at any time the student is not meeting the expected standard, the DPPC will review the student’s status and approval may be revoked.