Clinical Practicum Attendance and Absences | Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing | Seneca Students

Clinical Practicum Attendance and Absences

Clinical practicum attendance is mandatory for all students in the Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing. Students are expected to attend all scheduled clinical shifts, agency orientations and simulation activities as outlined in their program and course requirements.

Reporting a Clinical Absence

Students who are unable to attend a scheduled clinical shift must notify their Clinical Supervisor as soon as possible, at least one hour before the start of their shift.

Notification must be provided by telephone or email, according to the communication method established by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Area. Please see your Blackboard Course shell for more information.

Consequences of Clinical Absences

One Missed Clinical Day: A student who misses one clinical day will receive a Memo of Concern and must develop a collaborative success plan with their Clinical Supervisor to address the absence and support continued clinical progress.

Two Missed Clinical Days: A student who is absent for two clinical days will be at risk of receiving an Unsatisfactory (UNSAT) grade in the clinical practicum course, as the absences may prevent the student from meeting the conditions of the collaborative success plan and demonstrating consistent clinical competency.

Students are responsible for following the established absence-reporting procedures and communicating promptly with their Clinical Supervisor or Program/Clinical Coordinator..