Falsification or Forgery of Clinical Placement Documentation | Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing | Seneca Students

Falsification or Forgery of Clinical Placement Documentation

The Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing requires all students to demonstrate honesty, integrity and professional accountability in their clinical practicum. Falsification, forgery or submission of misleading clinical placement documentation is strictly prohibited.

This includes, but is not limited to, falsifying clinical attendance records, placement hour logs, clinical evaluations, Clinical Preparedness Permit (CPP) documents, medical records, certificates, signatures or other documentation required for clinical clearance and practicum completion.

Academic Integrity and Professional Standards

Falsifying or forging clinical documentation constitutes a potential violation of Seneca Polytechnic's Academic Integrity Policy and may also violate the Student Code of Conduct Policy.

Students enrolled in nursing programs are also expected to demonstrate professional conduct consistent with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) - Standards & Guidelines (choose Code of Conduct), which emphasizes honesty, accountability, accurate documentation and ethical nursing practice.

Consequences of Falsification

Students found to have falsified or forged clinical placement documentation may receive an Unsatisfactory (UNSAT) grade in their clinical practicum course, subject to the applicable academic review and disciplinary procedures. This may also affect associated co-requisite courses and program progression.

Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, students may be referred to Seneca's Student Conduct Office for further investigation and disciplinary action in accordance with institutional policies.

Falsification of documentation undermines patient safety, compromises professional trust and damages the School of Nursing's relationships with clinical placement partners.

Any form of falsification, forgery or deliberate misrepresentation of clinical documentation is unacceptable and will be addressed in accordance with Seneca Polytechnic policies and School of Nursing requirements.