Preceptorship

Course code NURS 4008

Credit 6.0

Length 180.0 hours

Course outline View

This final practice experience provides an opportunity for the learner to demonstrate integration and consolidation of knowledge, skills and abilities within the realities of the workplace, and become practice ready.

Note: This experience may occur through a variety of practice experience models, including the preceptorship model, under the immediate supervision of a single, fully qualified and experienced LPN or RN or RPN and/or within the context of a collaborative learning environment as a participating team member.

Prerequisites

NURS 4006 and NURS 4007.

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What you will learn

  • The purpose of preceptorship is to provide a transition from the student role to the graduate practical nurse. During the preceptorship, the student and preceptor work closely together. The preceptor guides and supports the student in gaining further insights, awareness and knowledge through the realities of the work setting. The student is oriented into their new role as a graduate practical nurse and health care team member. Faculty advisors collaborate with the preceptor and student to help facilitate the preceptorship experience.

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42032 June 8, 2026
to July 17, 2026
Lecture
Practicum
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60278 October 13, 2026
to November 20, 2026
Practicum Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
72852 January 11, 2027
to February 19, 2027
Practicum Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.