Nursing NURS
Instruction offered by members of the Faculty of Nursing.
Note: The University of Calgary Bachelor of Nursing program is presently in a development stage and therefore the University reserves the right to make whatever changes are necessary to the content and the hours of instruction of individual Nursing courses in the program. Some of the Nursing course prerequisites and corequisites are waived for Bachelor of Nursing Accelerated Track students in order to accommodate block scheduling.
Note: Where applicable, Clinical Practice courses must be taken concurrently with the theoretical components.
The following core Nursing courses are for students in the University of Calgary Bachelor of Nursing program.
(*Regular Track students only)
213 * | |
406 * | |
The following core Nursing courses are for Post Diploma students:
Junior Courses
Nursing 201 H(3-0)
Introduction to Nursing
Basic concepts of nursing, individual, family, community, health, environment, and the relationships among them. Historical development of the nursing profession, its unique position within the health care system, and the roles of various health care providers.
Nursing 203 H(0-3)
- June 27, 2008
Foundations for Nursing Practice
Development of skills applicable to nursing practice.
Corequisites: Nursing 201 and 205.
Note: Students must obtain a C grade or better to proceed with program.
Nursing 205 H(3-0)
Therapeutic Interventions
Nursing therapeutics and pharmacology in wellness and illness states across the lifespan.
Nursing 207 H(3-0)
Nursing Inquiry
Continuing development of a conceptual framework for nursing practice. Development of a theoretical base for understanding various human responses to health experiences.
Prerequisites: Nursing 201, 203 and 205.
Nursing 209 H(104 hours)
Nursing Practice
Continuing development of skills for nursing practice with opportunity to apply assessment, psychomotor and communication skills in the helping relationship.
Prerequisites: Nursing 201, 203 and 205 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisites: Nursing 207 and 211.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 211 H(2-3) - June 27, 2008
Health Assessment
Knowledge and basic skills needed to complete a health history and a holistic assessment of healthy individuals. Students will practice health assessment skills on each other.
Prerequisites: Nursing 201, 203 and 205, Zoology 269 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisites: Nursing 207 and 209.
Note: Students must obtain a C grade or better to proceed with program.
Nursing 213 H(80 hours in Spring Session)
Consolidation Practicum I
Integration of learning and continuing development of professional relationships with individuals and families experiencing health challenges in selected settings.
Prerequisites: Nursing 207, 209 and 211, Zoology 269 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Senior Courses
Nursing 301 H(3-0)
Adult Health Theory
Focus on expanding the theoretical understanding of the adult experiencing complex acute and chronic illness.
Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).
Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Nursing 311. Corequisite: Nursing 302.
Nursing 302 F(208 hours within one session)
Adult Health Practice
Managing care from a holistic and interdisciplinary perspective for more acutely and chronically ill patients with a primary focus on the adult in acute medical/surgical settings.
Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Nursing 311. Corequisite: Nursing 301.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 303 H(3-0)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Theory
Exploration of concepts related to individuals and families experiencing mental health and illness.
Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).
Corequisites: Nursing 305.
Nursing 305 H(128 hours within one session)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Practice
Application of concepts, values, and skills with individuals, groups, and families experiencing mental health and illness.
Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisites: Nursing 303.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 307 H(3-0)
Nursing of Families
Exploration of family nursing theory, models, and relational nursing practices which involve and support families within a variety of nursing practice contexts.
Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).
Nursing 309 H(3-0)
Nursing Research
Overview of research methodologies with emphasis on the critique of research and its use in nursing practice.
Note: Completion of a statistics course is strongly recommended prior to taking Nursing 309.
Nursing 311 H(3-0)
Pathophysiology
An overview of human pathophysiological concepts at the cellular, organ and systems level.
Prerequisites: Zoology 269.
Nursing 401 H(3-0)
Community Health Theory
Exploration of concepts related to the focus of the community as a client. Public health, populations at risk for physical and psychosocial disruptions in health, environmental health, cultural health patterns and beliefs, group dynamics and communications with groups.
Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).
Corequisites: Nursing 402.
Nursing 402 F(208 hours within one session)
Community Health Practice
Application of concepts, values, and skills with the community as the focus of care. Experiences are drawn from a variety of rural and urban settings.
Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisites: Nursing 401.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 403 H(5-0)
Childbearing/Childrearing Families - Theory
Maternity and child health with family as context; the role of nursing pertinent to wellness patterns and alterations in health in these populations.
Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and 311.
Corequisites: Nursing 404.
Nursing 404 F(208 hours within one session)
Childbearing/Childrearing Families - Practice
Facilitating and assisting childbearing and childrearing families to identify and respond to needs related to health promotion, health maintenance, and illness intervention in a variety of nursing practice settings.
Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only), 311 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisites: Nursing 403.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 405 H(3-0)
Issues in Professional Practice
The nursing role related to the dynamics of the nursing profession and the health care system; nursing and contemporary health issues.
Nursing 406 F(160 hours within one session)
Consolidation Practicum II
Consolidation experience which includes theory and practice opportunities, and prepares students for the final year and selected area of focus.
Prerequisites: All Nursing courses with the exception of Nursing 307, 309 or 405 and senior Nursing options, and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 411 H(3-0)
Nursing Scholarship
An inquiry-based approach to issues and trends in nursing scholarship.
Nursing 421 H(3-0)
Nursing of Families
Nursing of families in a variety of settings and clinical populations.
Nursing 441 H(3-3) - June 27, 2008
Health Assessment
Assessment of individuals in health and illness including health history and physical examination. Students will be expected to practice assessment skills in a clinical/laboratory setting.
Prerequisites: A course in human anatomy and physiology, and current CPR Basic Rescuer Certificate.
Note: Students must obtain a C grade or better to proceed with program.
Nursing 461 H(4-0)
Pathophysiology
Selected pathophysiological concepts and their relationship to human systems with an opportunity to explore an area of pathophysiology in depth.
Prerequisites: A course in human anatomy and physiology.
Nursing 501 H(3-0)
Advanced Concepts in Nursing Practice
Leadership, management and change within the context of nursing and health care. Exploration of strategies for transition to the graduate role and responsibilities inherent in being a nursing professional.
Prerequisites: Nursing 301, 302, 303, 305, 401, 402, 403 and 404
Nursing 502 F(328 hours within one session)
Senior Clinical Practicum
Synthesis, application and further acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a selected nursing practice setting. Emphasis on complexity of nursing care with clients (individuals, families and/or aggregates). Selection of focus area will be made through consultation with faculty.
Prerequisites: Nursing 406 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Nursing 501.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 503 H(3-0)
Selected Topics in Nursing
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Nursing 511 H(3-0)
Introduction to the Use of Music and Sound for the Helping Professions
Survey of recently developed applications of music and sound to integrative health care including traditional music therapy, voice therapy, sonic entrainment, and cross-cultural traditions in the use of music and sound for holistic care.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 515 H(3S-0)
Mind/Body/Integration: Ancient and Contemporary Healing Practices
Exploration of healing practices based on the concept of mind/body/spirit integration. Experience with selected healing modalities will be provided.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 503.22, 601.22 or 615.
Nursing 517 H(3-0)
Philosophy and Practice in Palliative Care
Examination of the philosophy of palliative/hospice care, taught by faculty from many disciplines. An important focus includes the students' self-exploration of their own beliefs, values, and attitudes about life, illness, death, and dying, and how this self-exploration shapes interactions with those we care for.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 531 H(3-2)
Community Health Nursing Theory
Concepts and models related to population-focused nursing with emphasis on community, health promotion, team building, assessment strategies, and planning approaches.
Nursing 533 H(128 hours within one session)
Community Health Nursing Clinical Practice
Application and synthesis of concepts and models related to population-focused nursing.
Prerequisites: Nursing 531, current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support, and proof of current, active nurse registration.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 532.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 537 H(3-0)
Nursing Leadership and Management
Professional and interpersonal relationships in nursing practice with an emphasis on leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the management of nursing care at macro and micro levels.
Nursing 539 H(3-0)
Research in Nursing
Concepts and process necessary for critiquing research and application to nursing practice.
Note: Completion of a statistics course is strongly recommended prior to taking Nursing 539.
Nursing 543 H(128 hours within one session)
Senior Practicum
Synthesis and application of theoretical concepts within a selected area of practice with emphasis on further development of self-directed skills and professional attitudes.
Prerequisites: Nursing 441 and 533, current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support, and proof of current, active nurse registration.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 542.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Graduate Courses
Nursing 601 H(3S-0)
Seminar on Special Topics Related to Health Care and Nursing
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Nursing 603 H(156 hours)
Independent Supervised Clinical Practicum
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Nursing 605 H(3S-0)
Philosophical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
Exploration of the philosophical foundations of advanced nursing practice. A process of critical analysis and deconstruction of the various conceptual frameworks and paradigms leading to articulation of the philosophical perspectives that guide advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 607 H(39 hours)
Independent Guided Study
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Nursing 611 H(3-0)
Substantive Theory for Advanced Nursing Practice
Introduction to substantive theory related to advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 617 H(3-0)
Philosophy and Practice in Palliative Care
Examination of the philosophy of palliative/hospice care, taught by faculty from many disciplines. An important focus includes the students' self-exploration of their own beliefs, values, and attitudes about life, illness, death, and dying, and how this self-exploration shapes interactions with those we care for.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 621 H(3S-0)
Health Research Methods: Quantitative Designs
Critical analysis of nursing research. Emphasis on the study of research designs appropriate to clinical nursing problems, measurement, reliability and validity issues, and critique criteria.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 641 H(24S-68 within 6-week block)
Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
Opportunity for students to acquire advanced knowledge and skills related to clinical decision-making and client management of commonly presented health problems.
Corequisites: Prerequisites or Corequisites: Nursing 661, 663 and 665 or equivalent, or consent of the Faculty, registration in Post-Master's NP Diploma program or the integrated MN/NP program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 644 F(52S-180 within 6-week block)
Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
Diagnostic and management skills related to care of patients. Further development of skills in clinical history taking, physical assessment, and diagnostic testing.
Prerequisites: Nursing 641.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 646 F(52S-180 within 6-week block)
Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
Learning opportunities and practice experience with emphasis on clinical diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, differential diagnosis, and patient management.
Prerequisites: Nursing 644.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 648.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 648 F(52S-180 within 6-week block)
Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (Neonatal)
Learning opportunities and practice experience in Neonatal Intensive Care and Special Care Nursery with emphasis on clinical diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, differential diagnosis, and management of high-risk hospitalized infants. Open to Neonatal Nurse Practitioner students only.
Prerequisites: Nursing 644.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 646.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 650 F(16S-292 within 8-week block)
Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
Consolidation of components of NP role in specialty focus.
Prerequisites: Nursing 667 and one of 646 or 648.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 661 H(3S-0 within 3-week block)
Advanced Pathophysiology and Therapeutics
Study of pathophysiological phenomena and therapeutics at an advanced level. Classes will be a combination of didactic presentations, seminars and case studies. Students are invited to explore morbidity and mortality in the Canadian population in general and in their area of focus in particular.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 663 H(3S-1)
Pharmacotherapeutics in Advanced Nursing Practice
Principles of drug action, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics in the context of advanced nursing practice. Opportunity to investigate pharmacotherapies specific to student's individual client populations.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 665 H(35S-30 within 3-week block)
Advanced Health Assessment
Builds upon fundamental health assessment skills to provide a solid foundation for advanced assessment. Focuses on history taking physical examination, diagnostic reasoning and clinical judgement, as well as selected diagnostic skills necessary for advanced practice.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 667 H(3S-0 within 3-week block)
Nurse Practitioner Practice Issues and Role Integration
Systems aspects related to management of complex health problems in NP practice, medical-legal and role development in extended practice environment.
Nursing 675 H(2S-1T-12)
Advanced Nursing Practice: MN Thesis and MN/NP
Application of advanced nursing knowledge to practice. Emphasis on evidence based assessment tools and intervention skills for advanced practice with individuals, families, or communities. Development of a conceptual framework that could be used to guide advanced nursing practice or the research project.
Prerequisites: Nursing 605 and 611.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 691.
Note: Open to MN Thesis and MN/NP students only.
Nursing 681 H(3S-0)
Families and Illness
Facilitates understanding of the reciprocity between illness and family dynamics. Emphasis is on the family dynamics when a family member is experiencing a chronic illness, life-threatening illness or a psychosocial problem.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 683 H(3S-0)
Health Research Methods: Qualitative Designs and Analyses
Exploration of research methods based primarily on inductive reasoning. Methods, issues and techniques of sampling, data collection, analysis, and interpretation will be explored. Experience will be provided in data collection, management, and analysis.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 685 H(3S-0)
Family Research
This interdisciplinary course addresses the conceptual and methodological research issues encountered when the family is the unit of measurement and analysis. The focus will be on critique of research addressing family variables in health care and illness.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Note: A graduate level research methods course is required.
Nursing 691 H(2S-1T-12)
Advanced Nursing Practice I
Application of advanced nursing knowledge to practice in student's area of specialty. Emphasis on applying and evaluating assessment and intervention skills for advanced practice with individuals, families, or communities. Beginning development of a conceptual framework for advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisites: Nursing 605 and 611.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 675.
Nursing 693 H(2S-1T-12)
Advanced Nursing Practice II
Extension and application of a conceptual framework for advanced practice in student's specialty area. Further clinical practice in assessments, interventions, and evaluation with individuals, families, or communities.
Prerequisites: Nursing 691.
Nursing 695 H(2S-1T-12)
Advanced Nursing Practice III
Evaluation of how advanced nursing practice provides a new framework for leadership in the clinical and research areas. Development of strategies whereby advanced nursing practice enables clients, their families and communities, including organizations and regions, to design innovative responses across the continuum of care.
Prerequisites: Nursing 693.
Nursing 701 H(3-0)
Doctoral Special Topics
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Nursing 705 H(3-0)
Philosophy of Science in Nursing
Exploration of major philosophical positions and their contributions to the generation and evaluation of knowledge. Examination of the development and evolution of nursing knowledge.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 707 H(39 hours)
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Nursing 721 H(3-0)
(formerly Nursing 701.02)
Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
Opportunities for developing nurse scientists and other health professional doctoral students to increase understanding of, and ability to utilize, quantitative research methods for scientific inquiry. Focuses on identifying issues/dilemmas arising during the research process and methods to address these challenges.
Prerequisites: Nursing 621 or equivalent
Nursing 733 H(2S-0)
Doctoral Thesis Seminar
Opportunity for students to discuss development of their thesis proposal with a focus on the question, design, ethical considerations, and funding.
Prerequisites: Nursing 705 and one graduate level advanced research course.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 711 H(2S-0)
(formerly Nursing 735)
Doctoral Scholarship in Nursing
Focus on development of a nurse scientist. Seminar discussions will address launching a viable and fundable program of research, grantsmanship, managing multi-disciplinary research teams, and establishing a record of publication and dissemination.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Nursing 769 H(3-0)
Contemporary Issues in Health Care
Theoretical examination of concepts and research for increasing the availability and accessibility of health care. Appraisal of the relationships among leadership, policy and practice issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Nursing 783 H(3-0)
(formerly Nursing 701.01)
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
Exploration of the philosophical foundations and practice of qualitative research methods in health care inquiry. Emphasis on interpretive assumptions and practices relevant to the conduct of qualitative research.
Prerequisites: Nursing 683 or equivalent.