BN Post-RN Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Program
Philosophy
The Memorial University of Newfoundland School of Nursing
Programs are based on three major beliefs: 1. that nursing is a
dynamic and creative process, encompassing the interaction of the
nurse, the client, and the environment; 2. that, as one of the
health professions, nursing develops, tests, and uses theoretical
and scientific knowledge; and 3. that caring for human beings and
promoting change toward health are central to nursing. Preparation
for nursing requires a broad knowledge base not only in nursing and
health sciences but also in the humanities and the natural and
social sciences.
Nursing knowledge is concerned with the patterns of human
behavior as it evolves through interaction with the environment and
affects human health.
Nursing practice is based on theoretical and scientific
knowledge and aims to promote health.
Program Objectives
The Bachelor of Nursing Program (Post RN) is designed to
provide students with a liberal education that prepares them to be
direct care-givers, teachers, counselors and advocates for their
clients. The students will be encouraged to perform these roles in
a caring manner. The courses in the programs will contribute to the
knowledge, competencies and attitudes of graduates so that they
may:
1. Provide for and facilitate comprehensive and effective
client care;
2. Convey an awareness of and respect for the values, dignity,
and rights of human beings;
3. Recognize the extent to which personal values and attitudes
influence the interaction with and care of clients;
4. Apply current knowledge from nursing and other disciplines
in any client care environment;
5. Apply scientific methods while maintaining the holistic
perspective;
6. Take account of the influences of social, cultural,
political and economic forces on the health and lifestyles of
people;
7. Communicate and work effectively with other health
professionals, agencies and governments in dealing with client care
issues;
8. Become self-directed in the pursuit of excellence;
9. Be analytical, critical, and independent thinkers;
10. Use previous experience and education to enhance their
knowledge base and competencies;
11. Affirm the values and standards of the nursing
profession;
12. Recognize that learning is a continuous life-long
process;
These additional objectives for the BN (Post RN)
Program Nurse Practitioner - Primary Health Care Option:
13. Practice nursing within the domains and competencies of NP
practice;
14. Work collaboratively with the client and team in assessing
and managing clients’ health status;
15. Manage the health care of clients with urgent, emergent,
and non-urgent illnesses and injuries;
16. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and competency in NP
practice
17. Use an evidence based approach in clinical decision
making;
18. Articulate the role, responsibilities and accountability
of the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner.
Program Outline (NEW)
Schedule of Course Offerings (NEW)
Forms
Application for Admission/Readmission (NEW)
Health Assessment
Immunization Requirements for Nursing
Application Reference Form (NEW)
Personal Statement and Relevant Work Experience (NEW)
Preceptor confirmation form (NEW)
Tips
Netiquette
Study Tips
Curriculum Model
Student Handbook (NEW)
Prior Learning Assessment (NEW)
Tuition
Additional Fees
Writing in the nursing program
Frequently Asked Questions
Admission Requirements (link to Calendar when available)
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