Course Descriptions
Memorial University of Newfoundland School of Nursing
MN-NP Program
N6010. Research in Nursing I: Quantitative Methods (4 credit
hours)
This course is designed to facilitate development of skills in the
application of quantitative research methodologies to nursing
problems and the use of descriptive/inferential statistical tests
for data analysis. The student will be expected to demonstrate
competence in critiquing research articles, developing research
questions, completing a literature review on a nursing problem, and
a beginning competency in using the SPSS program, selecting
appropriate statistical tests for analyzing data and interpreting
tests results.
N6011. Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
(3 credit hours)
This course presents ideas associated with concept-formation,
theory structure, and theory development as they pertain to the
broader issue of knowledge development in nursing. Theories in
nursing are explored, critically analyzed and evaluated. Theories
are examined for their practical application to improve nursing
practice, nursing curricula, and nursing administration. The
emphasis in this course will be on how theory informs and guides
our nursing practice.
N6020. Program Development in Nursing (3 credit hours)
This course presents concepts, principles and methods of program
development for health education and health promotion. Major
emphasis in the course will be on the pragmatic discussion and
application of the processes involved with planning health
education and health promotion programs.
N6100 Research in Nursing II: Qualitative Methods (3 credit
hours)
This course will focus on developing the ability to conduct
qualitative research through an understanding of the philosophical
basis of qualitative methodologies, the methods used and the
problems confronted in attempting to use these methods in
developing nursing knowledge. Qualitative methodologies such as
ethnography, ethnoscience, ethology, grounded theory, and
phenomenology will be explored in some depth.
N6200. Nursing Individuals and Families Through Life
Transitions (3 credit hours) (Course normally offered every
2nd year. Will be offered Fall 2005, 2007.)
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.
N6210. Nursing Therapeutics for Individuals and Families (3
credit hours) (Course normally offered every
2nd year. Will be offered Fall 2006, 2008.)
This course involves the exploration and evaluation of innovative
therapeutic strategies for individuals and families experiencing
transitions. The course will prepare students to fulfil 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 highlights advances in theory,
research and skill development for advanced nursing
interventions.
N6700 - Clinical Decision Making (Course offered on campus
only)
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 (Course
offered on campus only)
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 (Course offered on
campus only)
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)
N6800 - Adult Acute Care Nursing Specialty (Course offered on
campus only)
The content of the course will allow the student to further develop
and apply the knowledge gained in the previous courses but will
focus on the management of adult clients in an acute care/specialty
area. Emphasis will be on the management of clients in rapidly
changing situations or the physiological unstable patient. Content
will also revolve around discussion and promotion of healthy
lifestyle practices and coping strategies. Dialogue will occur
around establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
with the client and health care professional in specialty practice.
(36 hours of class + 8 hours of lab)
(3 credit hours)
N6801 - Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing Specialty (Course
offered on campus only)
The content of this course will allow the student to further
develop and apply knowledge gained in the previous courses but will
focus on the care of clients in a mental health setting. The
management of clients with mental illness with associated medical
conditions and in rapidly changing situations will be emphasized.
Content will also include discussion and promotion of health
lifestyle practices and coping strategies. Dialogue will occur
around establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
with the client and health care professionals in specialty
practice. (36 hours of class + 8 hours of lab)
(3 credit hours)
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)