Mental Health Nursing Practicum

This 120 hour practicum and synthesis course is designed to support and enrich students' learning experiences and increase their counselling competence. The practicum takes place within a mutually agreed upon practice setting with an appropriate preceptor. Students have opportunities to integrate mental health concepts with practice by developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships, and conceptualizing and planning care in a holistic, culturally safe manner. Working as a member of a health care team within the context of mental health care, students are expected to assume leadership roles. A synthesis paper will be completed by the end of the course. Students are required to meet all pre-practice placement requirements prior to the start of the course.