MN Courses
Courses
Nursing 6010 - Research in Nursing I - Quantitative
Methods
The emphasis in this course is on developing the ability to conduct
quantitative research. The elements of the research process,
hypothesis generation, operationalization of concepts, sampling,
data collection, data analysis and report writing are covered. Some
hands-on experience in the use of computers for data analysis will
be provided. An overview of the philosophical perspectives
underlying the scientific methods is also included.
Prerequisite: Introductory course in research and a course in
statistics. (4 credit hours)
Nursing 6100 - Research in Nursing II - Qualitative
Methods
This course will focus on qualitative methodologies which fall
under the umbrella of phenomenological philosophy. The student will
be expected to grasp an understanding of the philosophical
underpinnings of qualitative methods, the methods themselves, and
the problems confronted in attempting to utilize these methods in
developing nursing knowledge. Phenomenology, hermeneutics,
hermeneutic phenomenology, and interpretive ethnography are given
particular emphasis. These methods will be contrasted with grounded
theory, concept analysis, and naturalistic inquiry. This will set
the stage for discussions on the use of qualitative versus
quantitative methods in nursing research. (3 credit hours)
Nursing 6011 - Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of
Nursing
This course presents ideas associated with concept-formation,
theory structure and development. Theories in nursing are explored,
critically analyzed and evaluated. Each theory is examined for its
practical application to improve nursing practice, nursing
curricula, and nursing administration. (3 credit hours)
Nursing 6020 - Programme Development in Nursing (Course
normally offered only by web delivery)
This graduate course presents concepts, principles, and methods of
program development. Processes for needs assessment, design of
implementation, and planning for program evaluation for programs
for nursing care, education, and administration are explored;
students are expected to produce a program design for an area of
their interest. (3 credit hours)
Nursing 6031 - Education in Nursing (Course normally offered
only by web delivery)
The course focuses on examination of the philosophical basis and
implementation strategies for Nursing education. Content includes:
philosophy of higher education, current issues related to nursing
curricular development, historical approaches to clinical teaching,
teaching strategies for stimulating critical thinking, evaluation
of learning and legal aspects related to nursing education. It
provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their views
towards nursing education and compare these with current nursing
and educational research. (3 credit hours)
Nursing 6040 - Nursing Informatics (Course normally offered
only by web delivery)
The focus of this course is on the theoretical and practical basis
of nursing informatics. Content to be covered will include
theoretical and technical aspects of system and data base design,
legal and ethical issues, and strategies for access, retrieval and
evaluation of health related information for professionals and
patients. Local, national, and international nursing and health
data bases and systems will be examined and critiqued. Practical
application related to information systems and technology will be
included in the course. (3 credit hours)
Nursing 6050 - Leadership in Nursing (Course normally offered
only by web delivery)
This seminar course emphasizes theories and skills in leadership,
management, and human resources that nurses may apply to improve
the quality of patient care, the development of the nursing
profession, and the quality of the work environment. The course
will include the perspective of nurses in both clinical practice
and administrative positions, and how they can influence
decision-making, quality services, and change in their place of
work. (3 credit hours)
Nursing 6060 - Policy and Politics in Advanced Nursing
Practice (Course normally offered only by web delivery)
This course is designed to explore the role of nursing in health
and social policy, the policy process, and strategies for policy
development. These topics will be examined through the concepts of
power, policymaking, political action, advocacy, lobbying,
workplace politics and ethics. Policy and politics as applied to
nursing practice, education, research, and administration will be
considered. Local, provincial, national and international
perspectives will be addressed. (3 credit hours)
Nursing 6200 - Nursing Individuals and Families Through Life
Transactions (Course normally offered every 2nd year.
Will be offered Fall 2005, 2006, 2008.)
The focus of this course is on individuals and families
experiencing developmental, situational, health-illness, and
organizational transitions. The course addresses a range of
philosophical perspectives, theories and research related to the
individual and the family. The complex interactional nature of
individual and family processes including the variables impacting
on and shaping healthy transitions will be emphasized. (3 credit
hours)
Nursing 6210 - Nursing Therapeutics for Individuals and
Families (Course normally offered every 2nd
year. Will be offered Winter 2006, 2007, 2009.)
This course involves the exploration and evaluation of innovative
therapeutic strategies for individuals and families experiencing
transitions. The course will prepare students to fulfill the roles
of advanced practice nurse through consideration of the evidence
base for current individual and family interventions, ethical and
sociocultural issues, and the implications for research and
practice. In addition, this course highlight advances in theory,
research and skill development for advanced nursing interventions.
(3 credit hours)
Nursing 6220 - Concepts for Population-Based Nursing (Course
normally offered every 2nd year. Will be offered Fall
2005, 2007.)
The focus of this course is on understanding concepts of population
health that underpin new approaches to community and
population-based nursing practice. Specific determinants of health
and the concept of risk are analyzed in detail. Specific emphasis
is placed on vulnerable populations and on the critical appraisal
of indicators of population health and their application for
advanced nursing practice. (3 credit hours)
Nursing 6230 - Interventions for Population-Based Nursing
(Course normally offered every 2nd year. Will be offered
Winter 2006, 2008.)
The focus of this course is on applying concepts related to the
determinants of population health and critical appraisal of
population-based interventions. Examples of interventions include:
diffusion of innovations, screening, social marketing, community
development and community capacity building, and healthy public
policy. Application for advanced nursing practice at the
provincial, national, and international levels will be addressed.
(3 credit hours)
Nursing 6610, 6611 - Practicum in
Advanced Clinical Practice.
Nursing 6620, 6621 - Practicum in Nursing Administration. Nursing
6630, 6631 - Practicum in Nursing Research/Research
Utilization.
Nursing 6640, 6641 - Practicum in Health Policy.
Nursing 6650, 6651 - Practicum in Nursing Education.
N6700 - Clinical Decision Making
This course will review the pathophysiology, health assessment,
diagnosis and treatment of common diseases. Signs and symptoms and
management strategies will be linked to the underlying
pathophysiology. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of
selected classes of medications will be discussed. Diagnostic
reasoning and models of clinical decision-making will be
investigated, critically reviewed and applied to common variations
in the health status of individuals throughout the life span.
Approaches to effective written and verbal communication of
advanced nursing practice to other health professionals and lay
persons will be addressed. (72 hours lecture + 16 hours of lab)
(6 credit hours)
N6701 - Advanced Practice Issues and Role Development
The focus of this course is on the role of the advanced practice
nurse in the context of current and future health care realities.
Emphasis will be on the examination and critique of various
practice models such as clinical nurse specialist, nurse
practitioner and combined model. Domains of direct clinical
practice, teaching and coaching, consultation and collaboration,
research, leadership and professional role and ethical decision
making will be examined. Issues around implementation of these
models in practice will be discussed. (24 hours of lecture)
(2 credit hours)
N6702 - Advanced Clinical Practicum I
This course provides the student with the opportunity to perform
advanced health assessment of individuals experiencing illness in
various health care settings. Throughout the practicum students
will be expected to integrate and apply knowledge gained in
pathophysiology, pharmacology and health assessment. Experiences
will be provided in various health care settings such as outpatient
clinics and outpatient clinics and family practice settings.
Establishing and maintaining an interpersonal relationship with the
client and health care professionals in relation to the advanced
practice role will be addressed. (96 hours of clinical practice in
varied health care settings)
(3 credit hours)
Nursing 6800 to Nursing 6809 Nursing Specialty Option
Courses
N6900X - Advanced Clinical Practicum II
This course provides the student with the opportunity to integrate,
synthesize and analyze previously learned knowledge and skills in
an intensive clinical experience. Students will choose their own
client population and will work closely with a clinical preceptor
negotiated by the student and professor. The advanced practice role
will be developed as students gain expertise in health assessment,
diagnostic testing and treatment planning while collaborating with
clients, families and other health professionals.
(15 credit hours)