In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Director of the School.
All courses of the School are designated by NURS.
1002
Anatomy and Physiology I
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.
CR: Pharmacy 2002 or the former Pharmacy 3201
LH: 2
1003
Developing Therapeutic Relationships
focuses 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.
CO: NURS 1004
LH: 2
1004
Introduction to Nursing
introduces the major concepts and theories related to the paradigm of person, health, society, nursing, environment, 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.
CR: the former NURS 1001
1012
Anatomy and Physiology II
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.
CR: Pharmacy 2003 or the former Pharmacy 3202
LH: 2
PR: NURS 1002
1014
Health Assessment
focuses on the development of competencies needed to assess the health status of individuals throughout the lifespan using a systematic approach. Content includes the nurse's responsibilities for health history, physical examination, interpretation of findings, and documentation.
CO: NURS 1012
CR: NURS 2040
LH: 2
1015
Health Promotion throughout the Lifespan
explores nursing concepts and theories pertaining to health promotion/protection throughout the lifespan. Content includes principles of teaching/learning, introduction to community health and primary health care concepts and the determinants of health.
CO: NURS 1004 or 1001, NURS 1003 and Psychology 1000; or admission to the Fast-Track Option
CR: the former NURS 1011
OR: 24 clinical or lab hours during the semester
PR: NURS 1004 or 1001, NURS 1003 and Psychology 1000; or admission to the Fast-Track Option
1016
Healthy Aging
will explore, in-depth, concepts and issues applicable to the well older adult (65+). Selected theories, physical changes, and psychosocial, ethical, and legal issues associated with aging will be presented.
1017
Fundamental Psychomotor Competencies
will provide the student an opportunity to acquire beginning psychomotor competencies that are related to the provision of client comfort and safety in a variety of settings. As well, this course provides the opportunity for the student to integrate the conceptual framework of the Bachelor of Nursing (Collaborative) program into the development of psychomotor competencies.
CH: 1
LC: 0
LH: 2
1511
Nursing Practice for Health Promotion
provides the student with opportunities to apply knowledge and practise competencies for health promotion and protection across the lifespan.
OR: 4 clinical hours per week
PR: NURS 1015 or the former NURS 1011
1520
Extended Practice I
provides the student with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and practise the competencies acquired to date. The focus is the promotion, protection and maintenance of health for well 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.
CO: NURS 1012, 1014 or 2040, 1015 or the former 1011, 1016, and 1017
OR: 96 clinical hours over three weeks
PR: NURS 1012, 1014 or 2040, 1015 or the former 1011, 1016, and 1017
2001
Nursing Concepts for the Care of Women and the Child-bearing Family
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.
LH: 2
2002
Nursing Concepts for the Care of Women and the Child-bearing Family
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.
CR: NURS 2001
2003
Pathophysiology
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.
CO: NURS 1012
OR: tutorial 1.5 hours per week
2004
Pharmacology and Nutritional Therapies
explores principles and concepts of pharmacological, nutritional and complementary therapies and management of common health problems across the lifespan. Nursing considerations and psychomotor competencies pertinent to these therapies are addressed.
CO: NURS 1012
LH: 2
PR: NURS 1012, Biochemistry 1430. A score of 50 on the Mathematics Placement Test or Math 102F or successful completion of a remediation program (as defined by the site) or 3 credit hours in mathematics (excluding Statistics 2500) (to be implemented in the 2007-2008 academic year).
2011
Nursing Concepts for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
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.
CO: NURS 2003, 2004, and, 2511
CR: NURS 3012
LH: 2
2013
Professional Development
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.
CO: NURS 1004 or the former 1001
PR: NURS 1004 or the former 1001
2014
Community Health Nursing Theory
focuses on the knowledge required to practise nursing in the community with a variety of clients including individuals, families, groups and communities. It further examines the principles of primary health care, population health, and their application in community health nursing. It also focuses on the multidimensional role of the nurse.
CR: NURS 4101
OR: seminar or labs 2 hours per week
2040
Health Assessment
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.
CR: NURS 1014
PR: must be a Registered Nurse
2230
Teaching/Learning
is designed to familiarize the student with theories, principles and methods of learning and teaching and to allow the student to apply them in client teaching situations.
PR: must be a Registered Nurse
2501
Nursing Practice for the Care of Women and the Child-bearing Family
provides the student with opportunities to apply knowledge and practise competencies acquired in NURS 2001. 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.
CO: NURS 2001
OR: 8 clinical hours per week
2502
Nursing Practice for the Care of Women and the Child-bearing Family
provides the student with opportunities to apply knowledge and practise competencies acquired in NURS 2002. Selected experiences are offered in a variety of institutional and community-based settings related to the provision of nursing care for women and their families.
CR: NURS 2501
LH: 24 during the semester
OR: 80 clinical hours during the semester
2511
Nursing Practice with Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
provides the student with opportunities to apply knowledge and practise competencies acquired in NURS 2011. 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.
CO: NURS 2011
OR: 12 clinical hours per week
2514
Community Health Nursing Practice I
provides the student with the opportunity to apply knowledge and practise competencies for beginning community health nursing practice acquired in Community Health Nursing Theory.
CO: NURS 2014
OR: 96 clinical hours during the semester
PR: NURS 1520
2520
Extended Practice II
provides the student with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and practise the competencies acquired to date. The focus is on caring for adults in stable health situations and on the application of community health concepts. This course is taught at the end of the winter semester, usually beginning during the final week of the examination period.
OR: 96 clinical hours over three weeks
2700
Nursing Theories in Practice
is designed to introduce the students to the key concepts, conceptual models and selected theories of nursing. 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.
PR: must be a Registered Nurse
2740
Current Concepts in Human Physiology
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 NURS 4701 and NURS 4702.
PR: must be a Registered Nurse
2990
Spiritual Dimension of Nursing Practice
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.
PR: NURS 1004 or the former 1001, and 1014 or be a Registered Nurse
3001
Nursing Concepts for Mental Health
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 is explored. Course content includes counselling, psychopathology, interdisciplinary psychiatric care, community mental health concepts and analysis of sociopolitical factors/issues affecting mental health.
CO: NURS 3501
OR: seminar 2 hours per week
PR: NURS 2520
3012
Nursing Concepts for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
uses a conceptual approach to focus on the nursing care of individuals and families, from infancy to young adulthood. The emphasis is on assisting persons experiencing health related needs to achieve health and well-being.
CR: NURS 2011
PR: NURS 2520
3014
Nursing Concepts in Middle and Older Adulthood
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 health and well being.
CO: NURS 3514
CR: NURS 3111
PR: NURS 2520
3023
Counselling
focuses on the counselling role of the nurse, building on the communication skills inherent in a helping relationship. Gerard Egan's model, an integral part of the course, is a problem-management and opportunity development approach to helping. Key counselling skills are discussed and students have the opportunity to practice these skills to further enhance their ability to effectively counsel clients in a variety of nursing contexts.
CR: the former NURS 3022
PR: Acceptance into the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN) program or admission to the Bachelor of Technology Program.
3070
Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
focuses on the development of competencies and assessment skills necessary for the completion and documentation of a comprehensive health assessment. Common physical alterations and developmental issues that may impact on client status and findings across the lifespan will be incorporated. Students are required to attend St. John’s Campus for laboratory sessions.
CO: proof of a current, practising license, NURS 3380
CR: NURS 2040
PR: proof of a current, practising license, NURS 3380
UL: applicable only to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post RN) Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Option program
3104
Nursing Research
builds on previously introduced research concepts. It explores the research process and its inherent ethical and legal implications. The course focuses on the acquisitions of concepts used to critically appraise nursing research studies and examines the relevance of these studies for nursing practice.
CO: Statistics 2500 or equivalent, or Education 2900
CR: NURS 4002 and the former NURS 4104
3111
Nursing Concepts in Middle and Older Adulthood
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.
CO: NURS 3511
CR: NURS 3014
LH: 2
PR: NURS 2520
3113
Nursing Leadership and Management
is designed to promote an understanding of the theories and principles of leadership and management in relation to the Co-ordinator 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.
3200
Transcultural Nursing
- inactive course.
3380
Health Assessment Clinical Practice I
focuses on the clinical application of knowledge and skills obtained in NURS 3380. Students are preceptored by either a nurse practitioner or physician in a primary health care setting to complete comprehensive health histories and physical examinations on clients across the lifespan. Students are required to attend St. John’s Campus for clinical testing.
CO: proof of a current, practising license, NURS 3070
CR: NURS 2040
OR: 8 clinical hours per week
PR: proof of a current, practising license, NURS 3070
UL: applicable only to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post RN) Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Option program
3430
Concepts in Pharmacology Across the Lifespan
focuses on the principles of pharmacology and nutritional therapies across the lifespan. Pharmacotherapeutic and nutritional management of common health problems within each body system will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the application of knowledge required to prescribe and monitor medication and nutritional therapies within the scope of practice for the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner.
CR: NURS 4702
UL: applicable only to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post RN) Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Option program
3410
Roles of Nurse Practitioners in Primary Health Care
examines the role of the nurse practitioner in the delivery of primary health care. Factors affecting role implementation and its impact on health care delivery will be discussed. The historical development and future trends of nurse practitioner practice in a changing health care system will be examined.
UL: applicable only to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post RN) Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Option program
3501
Nursing Practice for Mental Health
provides the student with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge and to practise competencies acquired in NURS 3001 and related courses. Selected experiences related to the provision of nursing care for individuals, families, and small groups are offered in a variety of institutional and community based mental health settings.
CO: NURS 3001
OR: 96 clinical hours during the semester
3511
Nursing Practice with Middle and Older Adults
is a clinical course that focuses on the application of the concepts and practices which are covered in NURS 3111. 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.
CO: NURS 3111
OR: 12 clinical hours per week
PR: NURS 2520
3512
Nursing Practice with Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
provides the student with opportunities to apply knowledge and practise competencies acquired in NURS 3012. Selected experiences are offered in a variety of institutional and community based settings related to the provision of nursing care for children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
CR: NURS 2511
LH: 24 hours during the semester
OR: 64 clinical hours during the semester
PR: NURS 2520
3514
Nursing Practice with Middle and Older Adults
provides the student with the opportunity to practise competencies and apply knowledge acquired NURS 3014 and related courses. Selected experiences related to the provision of nursing care for middle and older adults, and their families are offered in a variety of institutional and community based settings.
CR: NURS 3511
LH: 24 hours during semester
OR: 96 clinical hours during the semester
PR: NURS 2520
3523
Extended Practice III
provides 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.
CH: 6
CR: the former NURS 3520 and the former 3521
OR: 40 clinical hours per week for eight weeks
PR: NURS 3001 and 3501, NURS 3111 and 3511 or NURS 3014 and 3514, NURS 3012 and 3512 or NURS 2011 and 2511, NURS 3113 and clinical placement approval from the Committee on Undergraduate Studies.
4002
Introduction to Nursing and Health Research
introduces students to the key terminology, elements, and processes of research. The focus will be on understanding the components of the research process, interpreting and critically analysing nursing and health-related research studies, and understanding the importance of utilizing research for evidence based practice. Students will have the opportunity to explore methodologies in both quantitative and qualitative research.
PR: Statistics 2500 or equivalent, or Education 2900, and acceptance into the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN) program or admission to the Bachelor of Technology Program
4010
Community Health Nursing I
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.
CR: the former NURS 4311 or 4312
PR: NURS 2040, 2230, 2700, 3023 or the former 3022, 4002, and a copy of the student's current practising license
4101
Community Health Nursing
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.
CO: NURS 3523 or the former 3520, 3521, 3522, and 4501; or admission to the Fast-Track Option
OR: tutorial 2 hours per week
PR: the former NURS 3520, 3521, 3522, or NURS 3523; or admission to the Fast-Tack Option program
4103
Issues in Nursing and Health Care
focuses 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.
CO: NURS 3113
PR: NURS 3113
4110
Senior Seminar
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 NURS 4512 and 4514.
CO: NURS 4512 and 4514; or admission to the Fast-Track Option program
4310
Community Health Nursing II
allows the student to apply the knowledge and practise the competencies acquired in NURS 4010. Clinical experiences will focus on the nursing of selected families and population groups within the community, using a primary health care framework.
OR: 8 clinical hours per week
PR: NURS 4010, and a copy of the student's current practising license
4370
Health Assessment Clinical Practice II
provides clinical opportunities for students to complete focussed histories and physical examinations on clients across the lifespan. The integration and consolidation of knowledge and skills obtained in NURS 3070 and NURS 3380 is required. Students are preceptored in a primary health care setting by either a nurse practitioner or physician. Students are required to attend St. John’s Campus for clinical testing.
CR: NURS 2040
OR: 8 clinical hours per week
PR: proof of a current, practising license, NURS 3070, and NURS 3380
UL: applicable only to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post RN) Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Option program
4501
Community Health Nursing Practice II
provides the student with opportunities to apply knowledge acquired in Community Health Nursing Theory and other related courses. It also further develops competencies in community health nursing practice. In the clinical experiences, students work with selected aggregates (including individuals and families) in the community.
OR: 12 clinical hours per week during the semester for the 2008-2009 academic yeas; the number of clinical hours will be reduced to 8 hours per week commencing in the 2009-2010 academic year
PR: NURS 2014, 2514, and 3523 or admission to the Fast Track Option program
4512
Community Health Practicum
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. Online discussions via webct will be included.
OR: 40 clinical hours per week for four weeks
PR: NURS 2014 or 4101, and 2514 and 4501, or admission to the Fast-Track Option program
4514
Nursing Practice Elective
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.
CH: 6
CR: the former NURS 3522 or 4513
OR: 40 clinical hours per week for eight weeks
PR: NURS 4101 and 4501 and clinical placement approval from the Committee on Undergraduate Studies
4515
Nursing Concepts & Practice for Complex Care
will provide the opportunity for students to work with patients having multiple chronic health problems in a variety of areas, e.g. mental health, rehabilitation, throughout the lifespan, and in particular, the older adult. This course will also provide further opportunities for the practice and application of counselling skills, and for working with the interprofessional education experience managing patient/resident care.
OR: seminars 1 hour per week
OR: 144 clinical hours during the semester
PR: NURS 3523
4516
Consolidated Practicum
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. Online discussions will be included.
CH: 6
CR: NURS 4514 or the former 3522, and the former 4513
OR: 40 clinical hours per week for ten weeks
PR: NURS 4501, 4515 and clinical placement approval from the Committee on Undergraduate Studies
4701
Current Concepts in Pathophysiology
reviews the most recent theories in pathophysiology, current trends in diagnosis and treatment and their nursing implications. This course assumes a basic understanding of physiology.
PR: acceptance into the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN) program and NURS 2740, or admission to the Bachelor of Technology Program.
4702
Current Concepts in Pharmacology and Nutrition
explores 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.
PR: acceptance into the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN) program and NURS 2740.
4754
Clinical Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice
allows students to explore in depth, concepts and practices that are relevant to all populations across a variety of care settings. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing knowledge, attitudes and skills for nursing assessment, interventions and measurement of nursing-sensitive outcomes. Students will be required to apply the knowledge gained to client situations in clinical practice.
CR: the former NURS 4714, 4720 or 4723, 4734, and 4744
OR: 72 clinical hours during the semester
PR: NURS 2040, 2230, 2700, 3023 or the former 3022, 4002, 4701, 4702 and proof of current, practising license
5210
Health Care Systems
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.
PR: admission to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN) program and 3 credit hours in English and NURS 2230; or admission to the Bachelor of Technology Program and 3 credit hours in English.
5220
Professional Issues
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 analysed in relation to major issues and future trends in nursing.
PR: Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN) program and 3 credit hours in English and NURS 2230.
5327
Interdisciplinary Course on Family Violence
- inactive course.
5360
Advanced Clinical Decision Making – Clinical Practice
focuses on the application of diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making skills learned in N5600. Opportunities to acquire advanced skills to assist in the diagnosis and management of common health problems will be provided. Preceptored clinical experiences will be provided in primary health care practice settings. Students are required to attend St. John’s Campus for demonstrations and clinical testing.
CO: proof of a current, practising license, NURS 4701, NURS 4310, NURS 4370 and NURS 5600
OR: 16 clinical hours per week
PR: proof of a current, practising license, NURS 4701, NURS 4310, NURS 4370 and NURS 5600
UL: applicable only to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post RN) Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Option program
5370
Integrated Clinical Practicum
provides opportunities for learners, under the mentorship of nurse practitioners and physicians, to gain experience in managing the health and illness needs of clients across the life span. Clinical learning experiences are selected to develop learner competence and confidence for the transition to the role of a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner. Students are required to attend St. John’s Campus for clinical testing.
CO: proof of a current, practising license, NURS 5600 and NURS 5360
OR: 5 days of clinical per week
PR: proof of a current, practising license, NURS 5600 and NURS 5360
UL: applicable only to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post RN) Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Option program
5600
Advanced Clinical Decision Making
focuses on the development of diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making skills within the scope of practice of a primary care nurse practitioner. A systematic approach to patient assessment and management of health problems will be discussed. This course integrates knowledge acquired in previous courses. Students are required to attend St. John’s campus for some onsite lectures.
CO: proof of a current, practising license, NURS 4701, 4310, 4370 and 5360
PR: proof of a current, practising license, NURS 4701, 4310, 4370 and 5360
UL: applicable only to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post RN) Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Option program
5700
Nursing Management
is designed to promote an understanding of theories and principles of management of nursing practice. Process, methods and issues are considered with emphasis on practical nursing examples.
PR: Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN) program and 3 credit hours in English and NURS 2230.
UL: applicable only to the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-RN) program

