This option is not an option for initial registration. Recent graduates from basic nursing programs who have not had sufficient opportunities to practice since graduation may also find an SPE an appealing option. A Supervised Practice Experience involves completion of 400 hours of supervised clinical practice within a six month period. The SPE allows you to complete a practice experience in an area of your choice under the guidance and supervision of a nurse preceptor.
Preceptors are nurses selected by the clinical agency for their knowledge and skill in nursing.
The clinical area of choice is often a speciality area in which you have had previous practice or related experience. Determining suitability of a SPE Determining if the SPE option is for you is the first step in the process of developing a proposal. A variety of factors influence suitability of this renewal option for an individual. Recent experience is a crucial factor. If you have not practised in the last 10 years, it is recommended that you not use this option.