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​​​​​The applicant, proposed preceptor, and employer have clear roles and responsibilities during both the proposal stage and, if approved, the completion of Supervised Practice Experience (SPE).

SPE proposal

ApplicantPreceptor​Employer
  • Finds an employer willing to provide a preceptor

  • Develops a learning and evaluation plan in collaboration with the proposed preceptor

  • ​If approved, obtains provisional licensure with ​​BCCNM

  • Prepares for clinical experience by reviewing relevant theory policies and resources

  • Reviews and signs the SPE Agr​eement (Form 68) 

  • Completes a statement of background

  • Helps the applicant develop the proposal (including the learning and evaluation plan) by providing information re: agency, client population, nursing roles and responsibilities, agency resources etc.

  • ​Reviews SPE information and agrees to the SPE

  • Identifies appropriate preceptor(s)

  • Completes the SPE Agreement (Form 68)

Completion of SPE

ApplicantPreceptor​Employer
  • Participates in agency orientation

  • Implements learning and evaluation plan including maintaining a journal, record of hours, list of new learning needs identified

  • Communicates learning needs, opportunities and any concerns through appropriate channels

  • In collaboration with their preceptor, completes the evaluation and submits notification of completion of the SPE to unit the manager

  • Introduces the applicant to the area, staff and environment

  • Orients the applicant to area-specific policies, procedures and resources

  • Works with the applicant in the implementation of the learning and evaluation plan

  • Communicates any difficulties, concerns, alternative objectives or learning activities to the applicant and area manager

  • Completes the final evaluation in collaboration with the applicant and submits the evaluation to the area manager

  • Schedules agency orientation

  • Schedules the applicant into the preceptor rotation

  • Assigns a designate to cover for preceptor illness or unscheduled days off

  • Communicates with the preceptor(s) and the applicant on a regular basis to evaluate progress and makes necessary changes (e.g., assignments)

  • Contacts BCCNM regarding concerns or clarification as necessary

  • Provides written confirmation of successful completion of the SPE and sends the SPE Practice Evaluation Form directly to BCCNM


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We acknowledge the rights and title of the First Nations on whose collective unceded territories encompass the land base colonially known as British Columbia. We give specific thanks to the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-ulh Sníchim speaking Peoples the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), on whose unceded territories BCCNM’s office is located. We also give thanks for the medicines of these territories and recognize that laws, governance, and health systems tied to these lands and waters have existed here for over 9000 years.

We also acknowledge the unique and distinct rights, including rights to health and wellness, of First Nations, Inuit​ and Métis peoples from elsewhere in Canada who now live in British Columbia. As leaders in the settler health system, we acknowledge our responsibilities to these rights under international, national, and provincial law.​