3 CREDIT HOUR COURSES
N 1001. Introduction to Nursing. This course introduces
the major concepts and theories related to the paradigm of person, health,
society, nursing and nursing education in relation to the philosophy, conceptual
framework and objectives of the program. Emphasis is placed on the concept
of caring as the essence of nursing practice. Students are given the opportunity
to develop basic nursing skills.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory/Clinical: Two hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N1001 and either of N2010
or N2400.
N 1002. Anatomy and Physiology I. This course presents
a survey of human anatomy and physiology throughout the lifespan. It includes
aspects of cytology and histology that form a foundation for the practice
of nursing. Special emphasis is given to the skeletal, muscular, nervous and
endocrine systems.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory: Two hours per week
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N1002 and either of N2101
or N2300.
N 1003. Developing Therapeutic Relationships. This course
fo-cuses on the application of caring theory to interpersonal communications.
It emphasizes the development of the role of communicator in individual and
group experiences and in professional relationships. Utilizing an experiential
model, laboratory experiences focus on self-awareness and group dynamics.
Corequisite: N1001
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory: Two hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N1003 and N3021.
N 1011. Health Promotion throughout the Lifespan. This course explores
nursing concepts and theories pertaining to health promotion/protection throughout
the lifespan. Content includes principles of teaching/learning, and community
health concepts. The laboratory component provides further development of
psychomotor competencies.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: N1011 or the former 2010 or 2040, Psychology
1000, N1003 or the former N3021.
Corequisite: N1511.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory: Two hours per week.
N 1012. Anatomy and Physiology II. This course presents
a survey of anatomy and physiology throughout the lifespan. It includes aspects
of cytology, histology and embryology that form a foundation for the practice
of nursing. Special emphasis is given to the circulatory, respiratory, urinary,
digestive, and reproductive systems, including pregnancy and delivery.
Prerequisite: N1002 or the former N2101 or N2300.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory: Two hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N1012 and either N2102 or
N2301.
N 1014. Health Assessment. This course focuses on the
development of competencies needed to assess the health status of individuals
throughout the lifespan using a systematic approach. Content includes the
nurses responsibilities in the health history, physical examination, interpretation
of findings, and documentation.
Corequisite: N1012
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory: Two hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N1014 and either N2040 or
N2830.
N 1511. Nursing Practice for Health Promotion. This course
pro-vides the student with opportunities to apply knowledge and practise competencies
for health promotion and protection across the lifespan, as they are acquired
in N1011.
Corequisite: N1011.
Clinical: Four hours per week.
N 1520. Extended Practice I. This course provides the
student with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and practise the
competencies acquired to date. The focus is on nursing care for the promotion,
protection and maintenance of health for individuals within the context of
the family.
This course is taught at the end of the winter semester, usually beginning
during the final week of the examination period.
Corequisite or Prerequisite: N1011, N1511, N1012 or the former N2102 or
N2301, N1014 or the former N2040.
Clinical: Ninety-six hours over three weeks.
N 2001. Nursing Concepts for the Care of Women and the Child-bearing
Family. This course covers major concepts in women's reproductive
health. The two major foci are women and their families through all phases
of childbirth and the neonatal period, and nursing care of women experiencing
alterations in reproductive health.
Prerequisite: N1520.
Corequisite/prerequisite: N2003, N2004.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory: Two hours per week.
N 2003. Pathophysiology. This course presents general concepts of
disease processes and their impact on health. The course focuses on major
pathophysiologic changes, including associated etiology, pathogenesis and
clinical manifestations. Common illnesses are studied to illustrate these
disease processes.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: N1012 or the former N2102 or N2301, Biochemistry
1430 or the former Biochemistry 2430
Lecture: Three hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N2003 and either N2250 or N3010/N3011.
N 2004. Pharmacology and Nutrition. This course explores prin-ciples
and concepts of pharmacology and nutrition. Course content includes the pharmacotherapeutic
and nutritional management of common health problems. Nursing considerations
pertinent to these therapies are addressed.
Prerequisites: Biochemistry 1430 or the former Biochemistry 2430
Prerequisite or Corequisite: N1012 or the former N2102 or N2301.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory: Two hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N2004 and N2260.
N 2011. Nursing Concepts for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults.
This course uses a conceptual approach to focus on the nursing care of individuals
and families, from infancy to young adults. The emphasis is on assisting persons
experiencing health related needs to achieve optimal functioning.
Prerequisite: N1520.
Corequisites/Prerequisites: N2511; N2003 or the former N2250 or N3010/N3011,
N2004 or the former N2260.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory: Two hours per week.
N 2013. Professional Development. This course examines
the foundations of professionalism and its application, from both an individual
and professional perspective. Content areas include legal/ethical issues,
professional role development, current trends and issues, and the exploration
of nursing as a theory-based practice.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: N1001 or the former N2010 or N2400.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
N 2040. Health Assessment. This course focuses on the
development of competencies needed to assess the health status of individuals.
A systematic approach will be used for the collection and analysis of data
related to the health status of the client. Interpretation of the health assessment
findings and of the results of diagnostic tests will be discussed in the
context of nurses' responsibilities. (This distance education course may
require your attendance at a local center to participate in one lab practicum
during the semester, if numbers warrant).
Prerequisite: Must be a Registered Nurse or eligible for registration.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory: Two hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N2040 and either N1014 or
the former N2830.
N 2230. Teaching/Learning. This course is designed to
familiarize the student with theories, principles and methods of learning
and teaching and to allow the student to apply them in simulated client teaching
situations.
Prerequisite: Must be a Registered Nurse or eligible for registration.
N 2501. Nursing Practice for the Care of Women and the Child-bearing
Family. This course provides the student with opportunities to apply
knowledge and practise competencies acquired in N2001. Selected experiences
are offered in a variety of institutional and community-based clinical settings
related to the provision of nursing care for women and their families.
Corequisite: N2001.
Clinical: Eight hours per week.
N 2511. Nursing Practice with Children, Adolescents and Young Adults.This
course provides the student with opportunities to apply knowledge and practise
competencies acquired in N2011. Selected experiences are offered in a variety
of institutional and community based clinical settings related to the provision
of nursing care for children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
Corequisite: N2011.
Clinical: Twelve hours per week.
N 2520. Extended Practice II. This course provides the
student with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and practise the
competencies acquired to date. The focus is on caring for individuals and
their families experiencing health related needs. This course is taught at
the end of the winter semester, usually beginning during the final week of
the examination period.
Prerequisites: N2001/N2501 and N2011/N2511.
Clinical: Ninety-six hours over three weeks.
N 2700. Nursing Theories in Practice. This course is designed
to introduce the students to the key concepts, conceptual models and selected
theories of nursing.
Prerequisite: Must be a Registered Nurse or eligible for registration.
NOTE: This is a required course for the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN)
program and may be used as an elective in the Bachelor of Nursing (Collaborative)
program.
N 2740. Current Concepts in Human Physiology. The focus
of this course is a comprehensive review of the physiology of the cell and
major body systems. It assumes a basic understanding of physiology and provides
the basis for concepts developed in N4701 and N4702.
Prerequisite: Must be a registered nurse or eligible for registration.
N 2990. Spiritual Dimension of Nursing Practice. This
course will focus on the spiritual dimension of nursing practice. Students
will explore their own personal spiritual philosophy and development. Key
concepts of the spiritual dimension of nursing will be examined, such as spiritual
well being, spiritual needs, spiritual distress and spiritual care. Distinction
will be made between religion and expressions of spirituality.
Prerequisite(s): N2010 or N1001, N2040 or N1014 for Generic students; none
for Post-RN's.
N 3001. Nursing Concepts for Mental Health. This course
focuses on individuals, families and small groups experiencing psychiatric/mental
health problems across the lifespan. The meaning of mental health and illness
to the individual, family and vulnerable populations are explored. Course
content includes counselling, psychopathology, interdisciplinary psychiatric
care, community mental health concepts and analysis of sociopolitical factors/issues
affecting mental health.
Prerequisite: N2520.
Corequisite: N3501.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory: Two hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N3001 and N4321/ N4322.
N 3023. Counselling. The main areas of focus are on communication
theories and individual counselling. The course content includes selected
personality theories and related counselling theories.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN) Program
or admission to the Bachelor of Technology Program.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N3022 and N3023.
N 3111. Nursing Concepts in Middle and Older Adulthood.
This course uses a conceptual approach and focuses on individuals and families
from middle to older adulthood. The emphasis is on assisting persons experiencing
acute and chronic health related needs to achieve optimal functioning.
Prerequisite: N2520.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Laboratory: Two hours per week.
N 3113. Nursing Leadership and Management. This course
is designed to promote an understanding of the theories and principles of
leadership and management in relation to the Coordinator of Care nursing role.
Emphasis is placed on concepts of organizational structure and function, management
of client care, team building, professional development, and application of
nursing theories to practice. Current issues and trends are explored.
Prerequisite: N2013.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N3113 and N5000.
N 3200. Transcultural Nursing. This course will sensitize
students to the importance of recognizing the diversity of the culturally-
determined health-related values, beliefs and practices of people when planning
professional interventions for their health and wellbeing. Focus is also on
caring and curing patterns and practices in relation to different health-illness
systems in Canada and elsewhere. Methods for conducting culturological assessments
are included.
Prerequisite: Admission to Bachelor of Nursing Program.
N 3501. Nursing Practice for Mental Health. This course
provides the student with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge and
to practise competencies acquired in N3001 and related courses, in a variety
of settings.
Corequisite: N3001.
Clinical: Twelve hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N3501 and N4321/N4322.
N 3511. Nursing Practice with Middle and Older Adults.
This clini-cal course focuses on the application of the concepts and practices
which are covered in N3111. Selected experiences are offered in a variety
of institutional and community based settings related to the provision of
nursing care for middle and older adults, and their families.
Prerequisite: N2520.
Corequisite: N3111.
Clinical: Twelve hours per week.
N 3520, 3521, 3522. Extended Practice III (Nine credit hours).
These courses provide the students with the opportunity to apply leadership
and management principles in coordinating care for groups of individuals within
a variety of nursing care settings. Students also have the opportunity to
further develop clinical competencies acquired in previous courses.
Prerequisites: N3001/N3501 or N4321/N4322, N3111/N3511, N3113 or N5000.
In addition N3520 and N3521 are prerequisites for N3522.
Clinical: Forty hours per week for 12 weeks
Eight weeks of leadership and management; Four week elective.
NOTE: N3520 is scheduled for the first third of the semester, N3521
is scheduled for the middle third of the semester and N3522 is scheduled for
the final third of the semester.
N 4002. Introduction to Nursing Research: Methodology and Critique.
This course presents an overview of the principles and methods of research
appropriate for investigating nursing phenomena. Particular emphasis will
be given to quantitative modes of inquiry. Reference will also be made to
a limited number of qualitative approaches.
Prerequisite: N4201 or N4001 or Statistics 2500 or equivalent, or Education
2900 or admission to the Bachelor of Technology Program.
NOTE: Credit can be obtained for only one of the following: N4202,
N4002 and N4600.
N 4010. Community Health Nursing I. This course introduces
the student to the field of community health nursing. It focuses on the nursing
care of individuals, families, groups, and the community. Core concepts include
theoretic approaches to families, epidemiology, health promotion and the community
as client.
Prerequisites: N2040, N2230, N2700, N3022 or N3023, N4002.
Corequisite: N 4310.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N 4010 and the former N4311
or N4312.
N 4101. Community Health Nursing. This course focuses
on the knowledge required to practise nursing at the aggregate and community
levels. It further examines the principles of primary health care, their
application in community health nursing and the multidimensional role of
the nurse. Core concepts include: community development, epidemiology, program
development, and the theoretical bases of community health nursing.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: N3520, N3521, N3522, or admission to the Fast-Tack
Option.
Corequisite: N4501.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
Tutorial: Two hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N4101 and N4010.
N 4103. Advanced Professional Development. This course
fo-cuses on the development of a personal framework for nursing practice,
nursing organizations at the international level and nursing's role and development
within health care systems. Current trends and issues in health policy and
health care are examined.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: N3113.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N4103 and N5220.
N 4104. Nursing Research. This course builds on previously
introduced research concepts. It explores the research process and its inherent
ethical and legal implications. The course focuses on the acquisition of concepts
used to critically appraise nursing research studies and examine the relevance
of these studies for nursing practice.
Prerequisite: Statistics 2500 or equivalent, or Education 2900.
Lecture: Three hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N4104 and either N4002 or
N4202 or N4600.
N 4110. Senior Seminar. This course follows the completion
of two clinical courses taken during the final semester of the program. It
is designed to allow students to share with peers and faculty their ability
to critically discuss the professional competencies and issues in complex
work-related situations. Students also report on significant aspects of the
nursing roles in which they participated during one of the two clinical courses
N4512 or N4513.
Prerequisites: N4501 or N4310, N4104 or N4002 or N4202 or N4600, N4103
or N5220.
Corequisites: N4512, N4513.
N 4310. Community Health Nursing II. This course allows
the stu-dent to apply the knowledge and practice the competencies acquired
in N4010. Clinical experiences will focus on the nursing of selected families
and population groups within the community, using a primary health care framework.
Corequisite: N4010.
Clinical: Eight hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N 4310 and the former N4311
or N4312.
N 4501. Community Health Nursing Practice. This course
provides the student with opportunities to apply knowledge and further develop
competencies acquired in community health nursing and other related courses.
In the clinical experiences, students work with selected individuals/families
and aggregates at the community level.
Corequisite: N4101.
Clinical: Twelve hours per week.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N4501 and N4310.
N 4512. Community Health Practicum. This course provides
students with the opportunity to integrate and consolidate knowledge and competencies
acquired throughout the program and apply them to community health nursing
practice. Using a primary health care framework, the student participates
in strategies which facilitate the mobilization of communities toward health.
Prerequisites: N4101 or N4010, N4501 or N4310.
Clinical: Forty hours per week for four weeks.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N4512 and N5310.
N 4513. Nursing Practice Elective. This course provides
students with the opportunity to practise nursing with a client population
and in a setting of their choice. Students apply and test knowledge from nursing
and related disciplines in this selected clinical setting. The course also
enables students to further develop their professional roles.
Prerequisites: N4101 or N4010, N4501 or N4310. Approval from the Commitee
on Undergraduate Studies.
Clinical: Forty hours per week for four weeks.
N 4701. Current Concepts in Pathophysiology. This course
will review the most recent theories in pathophysiology, current trends in
diagnosis and treatment and their nursing implications. This course assumes
a basic understanding of physiology.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN) Program
and N2740, or admission to the Bachelor of Technology Program.
N 4702. Current Concepts in Pharmacology and Nutrition.
This course will explore current principles of nutrition and pharmacology
in a variety of disease states. The course will be built upon previous nutrition
and pharmacology knowledge. This course assumes a basic understanding of physiology.
Prerequisite: N2740.
N 4714. Clinical Focus: Nursing of the Older Adult. This
course will explore, in depth, concepts, issues and practices pertaining to
care of the older adult (65+). Selected theories, physical changes, social
issues and public policy associated with aging will be discussed. Assessment
and identification of normal physical and mental changes associated with the
aging process will be emphasized. This course has a clinical component and
the student will select and develop a clinical project. The focus can be
in either the institutional or community setting involving the well or ill
client and their families. The student will also learn about the emerging
role of the nurse in gerontic nursing.
Prerequisites: N2040, N2230, N2700, N3023, N4002, N4701, N4702.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N4714, and either N4710,
or N4711 or N4712 or N4713.
N 4724. Clinical Focus: Nursing Care of Adults. This course
allows students to explore in depth, concepts and practices which are relevant
to the care of adults with acute and/or chronic illnesses. Emphasis will
be placed on assessment, and nursing interventions and strategies to prevent
or manage health problems. This course has a clinical component. Students
will be required to apply the knowledge gained to client situations in clinical
practice.
Prerequisites: N2040, N2230, N2700, N3023, N4002, N4701, N4702.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N4724 and either N4720 or
N4723.
N 4734. Clinical Focus: Contemporary Mental Health Nursing.
This course will provide an opportunity for students to examine contemporary
Mental Health/Illness concepts focusing on individuals, families and vulnerable
populations across the life span. Analysis of theories and research pertinent
to individuals and families and related Mental Health issues will be emphasized.
This course has a clinical component that will facilitate the application
of theory and research to practice situations, the promotion of Mental Health
and the development of strategies for responding to the health/illness experiences
of clients across the life span in varied practice settings.
Prerequisites: N2040, N2230, N2700, N3023, N4002, N4701, N4702.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N4734 and either N4730 or
N4733.
N 4744. Clinical Focus: Nursing Care During Pregnancy and Birth.
This course builds on the student's previous knowledge and clinical experience
in the basic concepts of maternal-infant health. It focuses on the care of
the woman with risk factors during pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum
period and emphasizes the role of the nurse in prenatal care. It encompasses
fetal health and the potential effects of maternal prenatal health problems
for the fetus and neonate. This course has a clinical component in which theoretical
concepts are applied in relevant clinical settings.
Prerequisites: N2040, N2230, N2700, N3023, N4002, N4701, N4702.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N4744 and either N4740 or
N4742.
N 5210. Health Care Systems. This course focuses on the
philosophical bases and practical considerations in the organization and administration
of Health Care Delivery Systems. The planning, management and evaluation
of the Canadian health care system will be compared with those of other countries.
Future trends in the delivery of health care to Canadians will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Admission to the BN (Post-RN) Program or admission to the
Bachelor of Technology Program.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both N5210 and N3030.
N 5220. Professional Issues. This course reviews the historical
development of the nursing profession and facilitates discussion of factors
influential in its evolution. Content will focus on the current status of
nursing, ethical issues and the profession's impact on health care delivery.
Selected categories of nursing theory, their impact on practice and education
will be analyzed in relation to major issues and future trends in nursing.
Prerequisites: Admission to the BN (Post-RN) Program.
N 5327. Interdisciplinary Course on Family Violence.(Same
as Social Work 5327) This course focuses on physical, emotional, and sexual
violence throughout the life cycle of the family. Issues of family violence
will be addressed using an interdisciplinary framework with emphasis on understanding
the nature and impact of family violence, incorporating gender and socio-cultural
analysis. Emphasis will be given to causal explanations, common patterns,
and short and long-term effects of abuse and on the roles of health professionals
in prevention and treatment.
Prerequisite: Must be a Registered Nurse or eligible for registration,
or N3001 and N3501 or consent of instructor.
N 5700. Nursing Management. This course is designed to
promote an understanding of theories and principles of management of nursing
practice. Process, methods and issues pertinent to Canada are considered with
emphasis on practical nursing examples.
Prerequisites: Admission to the BN (Post-RN) program.
NOTES: 1) This is a required course for the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN)
program and shall not be used as an elective in the Bachelor of Nursing (Collaborative)
program.
2) Credit cannot be obtained for N5700 and the former N4620.
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