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Throughout each of the undergraduate program(s), clinical nursing practice occurs in concentrated blocks of time in a variety of acute and community settings. These clinical experiences enable students to become confident and competent in a variety of healthcare settings and apply theoretical and psychomotor learning to clinical skills and practice.

The Faculty of Nursing, (FoN), ß÷ßäÉçÇø (U fo A) negotiate formal agreements with numerous clinical organizations. Because of the significant number of clinical placements required in undergraduate programs a number of clinical placements can occur within 150 km of the greater Edmonton region.

Review the Google Map below to learn more about where your clinical placements can occur.

• Students are responsible for their transportation to placements and for the costs of travel and accommodation (if applicable).
• Clinical placements in certain areas of practice can occur between 7 am to 11 pm. These clinical hours are commonly divided into day shift and evening shift. Day shift commonly occurs between 7 am to 3 pm. Evening shift commonly occurs between 3 pm to 11 pm.
• At the commencement of each of your clinical courses throughout the program you will be given a schedule with the shifts identified.
• Clinical placements are negotiated in a collaborative manner by the various educational institutions who incorporate clinical placements into their programs. Once clinical placements are secured, clinical instructors are assigned to a group of students.
• If there are any extenuating circumstances that could affect a student's participation in clinical placement the student is asked to contact the Clinical Placement Team prior to the assignment of placements, at nursing.clinical@ualberta.ca. Students may also contact their specific course lead for the clinical course. Examples of such circumstances are an immediate family member working on a unit you may be placed on, having a child that requires specialized care, etc.