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For more information about these courses, see the Faculty of Nursing: nursing.ucalgary.ca/.
Courses are restricted to students admitted to the Faculty of Nursing.
Note: Where applicable, Clinical Practice courses must be taken concurrently with the theoretical components.
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Nursing
201
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Introduction to Nursing
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 223 and 207.
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Nursing
203
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Foundations for Nursing Practice
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Development of skills applicable to nursing practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-3)
Notes:
Students must obtain a grade of "C" or better to proceed with program.
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Nursing
205
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Therapeutic Interventions
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Nursing therapeutics and pharmacology in wellness and illness states across the lifespan.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 209 and 211.
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Nursing
207
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Nursing Inquiry
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Continuing development of a conceptual framework for nursing practice. Development of a theoretical base for understanding various human responses to health experiences.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 201 and 223.
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Nursing
209
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Nursing Practice
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Continuing development of skills for nursing practice with opportunity to apply assessment, psychomotor and communication skills in the helping relationship.
Course Hours:
3 units; (104 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 201, 203 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 205 and 211.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
211
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Health Assessment
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (2-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 201, 207, 221, 223 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 222 and 224.
Notes:
Students must obtain a grade of "C" or better to proceed with program.
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Nursing
213
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Consolidation Practicum I
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Integration of learning and continuing development of professional relationships with individuals and families experiencing health challenges in selected settings.
Course Hours:
3 units; (80 hours in Spring Intersession)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 211, 221, 222, 224 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 227.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
221
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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The use of lecture and laboratory approaches to introduce students to the study of the human body. It begins with introductory concepts related to terminology and basic chemical processes, then examines cellular physiology and tissues, and subsequently reviews the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 30.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Nursing 221 and either Zoology 269 or Kinesiology 259 will not be allowed.
Notes:
The laboratory component of the course generally parallels and reinforces lecture concepts through the use of tutorials, models, histological slides and computer simulations. Open only to students in the Bachelor of Nursing Program offered by the Qatar Faculty.
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Nursing
222
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II
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A review of some of the important concepts from Human Anatomy and Physiology I and then examines the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Physiological processes that contribute to body defences (the immune system) as well as metabolism and temperature regulation are also covered.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 221.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Nursing 222 and either Zoology 269 or Kinesiology 260 will not be allowed.
Notes:
The laboratory component of the course generally parallels and reinforces lecture concepts through the use of tutorials, models, histological slides and computer simulations. Open only to students in the Bachelor of Nursing Program offered by the Qatar Faculty.
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Nursing
223
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Foundational Concepts in Nursing Practice I
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This theory and experiential course introduces health care concepts foundational to nursing practice. Students apply basic therapeutic nursing skills that support health in laboratory, simulation, and practice settings.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 201, 207 and 221.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Nursing 223 and 203 will not be allowed.
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Nursing
224
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Foundational Concepts in Nursing Practice II
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This theory and experiential course builds on learning about health care concepts foundational to nursing practice from Nursing 223. Students build their basic therapeutic nursing skills that support health in laboratory, simulation, and practice settings.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 223 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 211 and 222.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Nursing 224 and 209 will not be allowed.
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Nursing
227
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Nursing Therapeutics for Alterations in Health I
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This theory and experiential course provides an integrated view of the pathology of injury and disease and pharmacological interventions for the nurse. Foundational concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology are introduced.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 221 and 222.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Nursing 227 and 205 will not be allowed.
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Nursing
285
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The Discipline and Profession of Nursing I: Foundational Professional Concepts
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The study of concepts foundational to the profession and discipline of nursing. Exploration of concepts of complexity, transition, social justice, ethic of caring, health promotion and principles of population health. Emphasis on understanding the social commitments and contributions made by nursing within its professional scope of practice. Includes an overview of the Canadian health-care system.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 287, 288 and 289.
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Nursing
287
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The Science of Health I: Communities and Populations
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Determinants of health, health indices, principles and methods of epidemiology, and population-based health management are emphasized. Conduct of health surveys and use of population-based health data to identify health risk are addressed. Integration of concepts of microbiology and risk elevation related to ages and stages of the lifespan. Basic tenets of the meaning of evidence-based practice will be introduced.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 285, 288 and 289.
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Nursing
288
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Supporting Health I: Communities and Populations
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Focus on a broad understanding of health and the basic frameworks and principles of population health promotion, primary health care and upstream thinking. Explores how health can be created and supported in a society. Emphasis on developing communication and relationship building skills to work effectively in a group or a team. Strategies to assess protect and promote the health of groups and communities.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 285, 287 and 289.
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Nursing
289
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Integrating Nursing Roles & Practices I: Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the Practicum Setting
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Integration and application of theoretic knowledge in simulated and nursing practice settings. Develop skills and competencies in nursing of groups, communities, and populations within a collaborative practice model.
Course Hours:
6 units; (228 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Current CPR Health Care Provider Level (HCP).
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 285, 287 and 288.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
301
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Adult Health Theory
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Focus on expanding the theoretical understanding of the adult experiencing complex acute and chronic illness.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 302.
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Nursing
302
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Adult Health Practice
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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.
Course Hours:
6 units; (208 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only), 327 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 301.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
303
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Theory
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Exploration of concepts related to individuals and families experiencing mental health and illness.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 305.
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Nursing
305
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Practice
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Application of concepts, values, and skills with individuals, groups, and families experiencing mental health and illness.
Course Hours:
3 units; (128 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 303.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
307
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Nursing of Families
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Exploration of family nursing theory, models, and relational nursing practices which involve and support families within a variety of nursing practice contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).
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Nursing
309
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Nursing Research
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Overview of research methodologies with emphasis on the critique of research and its use in nursing practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Notes:
Completion of a statistics course is strongly recommended prior to taking Nursing 309.
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Nursing
311
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Pathophysiology
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An overview of human pathophysiological concepts at the cellular, organ and systems level.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 221 and 222.
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Nursing
327
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Nursing Therapeutics for Alterations in Health II
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This theory and experiential course builds on an integrated view of pathophysiological and pharmacological and the concepts from Nursing 227.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 227.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Nursing 327 and 311 will not be allowed.
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Nursing
385
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The Discipline and Profession of Nursing II: Inter-Professional Practice and Professional Accountability
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Concepts of inter-professional practice and its core competencies are introduced. Examination of the contributions of nursing and nursing sensitive outcomes. Full scope nursing roles on intraprofessional and interprofessional teams are explored, in particular as pertains to the complex health-care needs of families in transition and at risk. Of primary focus is exploration of the scholarly and research foundations of the profession as the basis of the professional role of a Registered Nurse.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 285, 287, 288 and 289.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 387, 388 and 389.
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Nursing
387
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The Science of Health II: Families in Transition
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Holistic models addressing bio/psycho/social/spiritual/cultural dimensions of family health processes are addressed. Focus on the epidemiological, physiological, pathology, and mental health knowledge that underlies the assessments of key family transitional periods. Young and senior families are highlighted.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 285, 287, 288 and 289.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 385, 388, and 389.
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Nursing
388
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Supporting Health II: Families in Transition
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Focus on how health, inclusive of mental health and wellness, is created and supported in families. The study of how health can be enhanced or compromised in important transition periods across the lifespan - from young to senior families. Examination of the manner in which nursing practice and health education serve to enhance family health.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 285, 287, 288 and 289.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 385, 387 and 389.
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Nursing
389
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Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices II: Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the Practicum Setting
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Integration and application of theoretic knowledge in simulated and nursing practice settings. Develop skills and competencies in nursing families in transitional periods across the lifespan. Focus on optimizing family health and functioning while mitigating health risks to family members.
Course Hours:
6 units; (160 or 228 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 285, 287, 288 and 289 and current CPR Health Care Provider Level (HCP).
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 385, 387, and 388.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
401
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Community Health Theory
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 402.
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Nursing
402
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Community Health Practice
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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.
Course Hours:
6 units; (208 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 401.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
403
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Childbearing/Childrearing Families - Theory
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Maternity and child health with family as context; the role of nursing pertinent to wellness patterns and alterations in health in these populations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (5-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and 327.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 404.
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Nursing
404
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Childbearing/Childrearing Families - Practice
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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.
Course Hours:
6 units; (208 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only), 327 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 403.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
405
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Issues in Professional Practice
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The nursing role related to the dynamics of the nursing profession and the health-care system; nursing and contemporary health issues.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 301, 302, 303 and 305.
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Nursing
406
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Consolidation Practicum II
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Consolidation experience which includes theory and practice opportunities, and prepares students for the final year and selected area of focus.
Course Hours:
6 units; (160 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
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
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Nursing
411
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Nursing Scholarship
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An inquiry-based approach to issues and trends in nursing scholarship.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Nursing
421
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Nursing of Families
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Nursing of families in a variety of settings and clinical populations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Nursing
441
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Health Assessment
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
A course in human anatomy and physiology, and current CPR Basic Rescuer Certificate.
Notes:
Students must obtain a grade of "C" or better to proceed with program.
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Nursing
461
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Pathophysiology
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Selected pathophysiological concepts and their relationship to human systems with an opportunity to explore an area of pathophysiology in depth.
Course Hours:
3 units; (4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
A course in human anatomy and physiology.
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Nursing
485
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The Discipline and Profession of Nursing III: Furthering Inquiry and Scholarship in Nursing
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Focus on strategies for the development of evidence-informed nursing practice. Examination of strategies to critique and facilitate the use of evidence for practice. Introduction to basic quantitative and qualitative methods used in nursing research.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 385, 387, 388, 389.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 487, 488 and 489.
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Nursing
487
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The Science of Health III: People Experiencing Life-Threatening Health Challenges
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Theoretic understanding of the holistic experience of acuity and life-threat for individuals and families is presented. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic studies, complex physical and other nursing assessments relevant to common life-threatening health challenges, including mental health disorders.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 385, 387, 388 and 389.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 485, 488, and 489.
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Nursing
488
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Supporting Health III: People with Life-Threatening Health Challenges
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Addresses nursing practices in acute unstable illness, injury and disease. The study of application of nursing assessments, technological interventions and best evidence nursing practices in common major acute illnesses in individuals of all age groups, set within the context of their families and communities. Emphasis is on attaining knowledge of secondary and tertiary prevention strategies. Pharmacological applications to major acute disease conditions.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 385, 387, 388, 389.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 485, 487 and 489.
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Nursing
489
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Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices III: Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the Practicum Setting
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Integration and application of theoretic knowledge in simulated and nursing practice settings. The focus in this course is nursing care of clients and families experiencing life-threatening health challenges. Development of skills of complex communication and relationship building, high-level assessment and clinical reasoning, and nursing care planning and implementation.
Course Hours:
6 units; (228 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 385, 387, 388, 389 and current CPR Health Care Provider Level (HCP).
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 485, 487, and 488.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
495
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The Discipline and Profession of Nursing IV: Understanding the Challenges of Leadership and Systems of Care
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This course explores knowledge related to the current health-care system, systems of care responsive to the needs of clients with chronic health disruptions, and nursing roles of leadership and delegation. Evidence examining the efficacy of systems of care and the efficacy of nursing roles, practices, and contributions are highlighted. Examination of selected approaches to nursing research.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 485, 487, 488 and 489.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 497, 498 and 499.
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Nursing
497
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The Science of Health IV: People Experiencing Chronic Health Challenges
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Experience of living with chronic health challenges, including common complications. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic studies, complex physical and other nursing assessments relevant to common chronic health challenges, including mental health disorders. A holistic perspective is taken to examine the challenges of ongoing health management faced by populations of chronically ill individuals and their families.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 485, 487, 488 and 489.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 495, 498, and 499.
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Nursing
498
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Supporting Health IV: People With Chronic Health Challenges
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Nursing practices in caring for the chronically ill. A focus on practices to achieve healthful transitions and preservation of quality of life are emphasized. Common treatment modalities are presented including nursing therapeutics and pharmacological approaches to management of common chronic diseases. Tertiary prevention is emphasized and concepts and approaches to ongoing health assessment, health education, self-management, harm reduction, support, restoration, and palliation are addressed.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 485, 487, 488 and 489.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 495, 497 and 499.
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Nursing
499
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Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices IV: Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the Practicum Setting
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Integration and application of theoretic knowledge in simulated and nursing practice settings. Long-term nursing care of individuals, families and populations with chronic health challenges. Implementation of effective therapeutic relationships, complex assessments, reasoned clinical decision-making, client and family health education, client self-management and collaborative practice models.
Course Hours:
6 units; (228 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 485, 487, 488 and 489 and current CPR Health Care Provider Level (HCP).
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 495, 497 and 498.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
501
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Advanced Concepts in Nursing Practice
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 301, 302, 303, 305, 401, 402, 403 and 404.
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Nursing
502
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Senior Clinical Practicum
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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.
Course Hours:
6 units; (328 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
All required Nursing courses except Nursing 501 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Nursing 501.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
503
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Selected Topics in Nursing
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Courses provide an in-depth exploration of nursing related to a clinical population and quality care topic.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
517
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Philosophy and Practice in Palliative Care
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Nursing
531
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Community Health Nursing Theory
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Concepts and models related to population-focused nursing with emphasis on community, health promotion, team building, assessment strategies, and planning approaches.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-2)
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Nursing
533
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Community Health Nursing Clinical Practice
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Application and synthesis of concepts and models related to population-focused nursing.
Course Hours:
3 units; (128 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 531, current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support, and proof of current, active nurse registration.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Nursing 533 and 532 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
537
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Nursing Leadership and Management
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Nursing
539
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Research in Nursing
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Concepts and process necessary for critiquing research and application to nursing practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Notes:
Completion of a statistics course is strongly recommended prior to taking Nursing 539.
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Nursing
543
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Senior Practicum
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Synthesis and application of theoretical concepts within a selected area of practice with emphasis on further development of self-directed skills and professional attitudes.
Course Hours:
3 units; (128 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 441 and 533, current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support, and proof of current, active nurse registration.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Nursing 543 and 542 will not be allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
585
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The Discipline and Profession of Nursing V: Preparing for Professional Role Transition
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This course focuses on the integration of senior students into the environment of professional nursing practice with an evidence-informed emphasis on the essentials of leadership, relational and practice ethics, effective inter and intra-professional collaboration, communication and conflict management for the purpose of facilitating a healthy transition to the role of a new graduate professional nurse within a contemporary health-care climate.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 495, 497, 498, 499.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 589 and two Senior Nursing Option courses.
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Nursing
589
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Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices V: Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the Practicum Setting
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This focused clinical experience, supported by two corequisite substantive nursing option theory courses, is aimed at refining critical thinking and competent use of theoretic frameworks and evidence to support clinical reasoning processes including: comprehensive assessment, holistic analysis and interpretation of client data, and competence and confidence in clinical decision-making. Students will choose a focused area of nursing practice.
Course Hours:
6 units; (228 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 495, 497, 498, 499 and current CPR Health Care Provider Level (HCP).
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 585 and two Senior Nursing Option courses.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
599
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Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices VI: Transition to Nursing Practice
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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.
Course Hours:
15 units; (378 or 418 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 585 and 589, two Senior Nursing Option courses and current CPR Health Care Provider Level (HCP).
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
601
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Seminar on Special Topics Related to Health Care and Nursing
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Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
602
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Theoretical Perspectives in Aging
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Overview of key theories of aging and explores contemporary and emerging issues associated with aging populations. Students will consider the provision of health and social services to older adults across different care continuums and explore their roles in the care of older adults at individual, community, and population levels.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
603
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Independent Supervised Clinical Practicum
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Course Hours:
3 units; (156 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
604
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
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Philosophy and principles of a comprehensive geriatric assessment. The impact of age-related changes that contribute to older adults’ presentation and the responses to therapeutic management will be explored. Students will utilize this knowledge and explore how it relates to advanced practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
605
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Philosophical Knowledge and Advanced Nursing Practice
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Exploration of the philosophical knowledge of advanced nursing practice. A process of critical analysis, reflection and inquiry into the various philosophical approaches, ways of knowing, theories concepts and paradigms leading to a philosophically informed analysis of the knowledge practices activated during the conduct of nursing work.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
606
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Focused Studies in Aging
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Explores contemporary clinical issues of significance to an older adult population in detail. Students will select specific topics and may choose three modules from among the following: 1) Co-Morbidity and Chronicity; 2) Frailty and progressive changes in Functioning; 3) Cognitive Issues in Aging; 4) Palliation; and 5) Disability. Also covers principles of practice development and practice improvement using a quality improvement framework and development of a practice demonstration.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
607
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Independent Guided Study
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Course Hours:
3 units; (39 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
608
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Specialized Practice Demonstration
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Integrates content knowledge with practice development or improvement processes, in order to enact a specialized workplace practice demonstration. Students will be supported by faculty to undertake their practice demonstration and to evaluate the effects of change on key stakeholders.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
609
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Applied Statistics for Nursing Research
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The understanding of the conceptual basis, use, and pitfalls of common bio statistical methods used in the analyses of data, as well as, being able to analyze data using computer software. This course minimizes mathematical theory and concentrates on the ‘when to use’, ‘why to use’, and ‘what the results mean’ bio statistical issues.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
611
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Theoretical Knowledge and Advanced Nursing Practice
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Introduction to substantive theory related to advanced nursing practice. As students identify their population focus they will examine frameworks for advanced nursing practice that inform their care for individuals, families and communities of practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
612
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Understand Comorbidity: Advanced Assessment, Screening, and Practice Implications
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Selected theories and models of addiction and mental health relevant to advancing specialized practice and including advanced assessment, screening and implications for practice innovation and leadership.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
614
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Therapeutic Practices: Counselling, Treatment Planning, and Sustained Recovery
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Selected therapeutic practices in addiction and mental health including but not limited to therapeutic relationships, therapeutic use of self, counseling (individual, group, family), motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and contingency management and trauma informed care.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
616
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Specialized Practice Integration
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Specialized practice seminar focused on integration of advanced knowledge, practice and ethics; active engagement in critical debriefing of complex case scenarios augmented with virtual simulation; and development of a practice demonstration proposal.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
617
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Philosophy and Practice in Palliative Care
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
618
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Specialized Practice Demonstration
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Implementation and evaluation of a proposed practice demonstration with a final report and recommendations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
621
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Quantitative Designs and Analysis
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
622
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Foundational Philosophy for Teaching and Learning Across Contexts
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Prepares students to teach in direct settings, simulation, online, as well as conventional classrooms. Focuses on building a philosophy for teaching and learning that incorporates foundational teaching and learning theory applicable to a variety of student contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
623
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Hermeneutic Phenomenology
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Inquiry into the philosophical and historical influences that have shaped hermeneutic phenomenology as an approach to nursing and health care research. Exploration of interpretive practices essential to the conduct of hermeneutic research.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
Also known as:
(formerly Nursing 601.23)
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Nursing
624
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People, Places, and Relationships
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Involves the critical examination of teaching and learning specific to advancing professional practice with emphasis on cultivating relationships for learning, learning across diversity. Also focuses on generation of possibilities for change and innovation and consolidation of preferred teaching and learning practices in a selected focus of study.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
626
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Integrative Seminars: Current Trends in Teaching and Learning
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Introduces specialized topics in teaching and learning and provides an opportunity to engage in critical reflection and analysis. Students will explore a variety of teaching and learning strategies within multiple contexts and develop their individualized teaching practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
627
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Academic Scholarly Writing
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An intensive two-day writing workshop with additional pre-course reading and writing. Students will prepare for the course by reading texts and writing scholarly accounts that may be based in their nursing practice.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; (18 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
628
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Teaching and Learning Demonstration Project
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Students will provide a demonstration of innovative teaching and learning strategies within a focused context (online, simulation, classroom, or clinical practice). Formulation and delivery of a proposed teaching and learning advanced practice demonstration will include a final report and recommendations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
629
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Evidence-Informed Nursing
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Building on foundations of critical inquiry by emphasizing the evaluation and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative research, students develop an enhanced ability to use systematic reviews and research-based innovations in making evidence-based decisions for client care, nursing knowledge and organizational or system improvement.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; (18 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
633
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Leadership in Advanced Nursing Practice and Practicum I
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A critical examination of theories and principles of leadership and leadership development as it relates to individual leadership practices, leading multidisciplinary teams, and leadership within the broader health system. Students will explore and discuss the influence of leaders and leadership on the health-care workplace, on client/population outcomes, and the health-care system. In the practicum project students will utilize evidence to assess their leadership skills and competencies, and how they relate to the development and evaluation of their practicum project.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 605 and 611.
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Nursing
634
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Advanced Nursing Practice: Practicums II and III
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The purpose of clinical practicums II and III is to follow through with the project that was proposed in Nursing 633 including: implementing the study, analyzing and interpreting the findings, writing and submitting the paper for publication and/ or presenting the paper at a conference.
Course Hours:
6 units; (2S-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 633.
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Nursing
642
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Nurse Practitioner Practicum I and Role Integration
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Building on the foundational knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, advanced health assessment and pharmacology, this course provides an opportunity for students to begin to acquire advanced knowledge and skills related to clinical diagnosis, decision-making and management of commonly presented acute and chronic health problems. Additionally this course will address issues related to nurse practitioner role integration.
Course Hours:
6 units; (52S-180 within 8-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 661, 663 and 665 or consent of the Faculty, registration in Post-Master's NP Diploma program or the integrated MN/NP program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
644
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Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
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Diagnostic and management skills related to care of patients. Further development of skills in clinical history taking, physical assessment, and diagnostic testing.
Course Hours:
6 units; (52S-180 within 8-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 642.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
646
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Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
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Learning opportunities and practice experience with emphasis on clinical diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, differential diagnosis, and patient management.
Course Hours:
6 units; (52S-180 within 8-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 644.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
650
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Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
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Consolidation of components of NP role in specialty focus.
Course Hours:
6 units; (16S-292 within 8-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 646.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
660
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Cultivating Personal Leadership
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Exploration of relational leadership including self-awareness and development of leadership capacity. Students will explore their personal leadership style and the influence of leadership on workplace cultures, team dynamics and quality of healthcare delivery.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
661
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Advanced Pathophysiology and Therapeutics
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (4S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
662
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The Future of Nursing: The Future of Health Systems
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Examines the health delivery system focusing on accessibility, acceptability, appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and safety. Students will apply leadership principles to challenges inherent in a complex and dynamic health care system. Focuses on the role of nurses as leaders and transformers of health systems.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
663
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Pharmacotherapeutics in Advanced Nursing Practice
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
664
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Innovation in Health Systems
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Focused exploration of the principles of innovation, and practices for leading innovation applied to complex healthcare environments. Students will apply design thinking, entrepreneurial practices and examine the value proposition and challenges of innovation in a health system context.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
665
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Advanced Health Assessment
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Builds upon fundamental health assessment skills to provide a solid foundation for advanced assessment. Focuses on history taking physical examination, diagnostic reasoning and clinical judgment, as well as selected diagnostic skills necessary for advanced practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
668
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Specialized Practice Demonstration: Healthcare Grand Challenge
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Formulation of a bold and innovative proposal developed through team collaboration and joint leadership that addresses a systemic problem and aims to improve the quality of healthcare in Alberta. Drawing on previous learning of personal and professional competencies, students will be presented with a grand challenge associated with leading and improving a complex health system.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
683
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Qualitative Designs and Analysis
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
701
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Doctoral Special Topics
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Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
705
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Philosophy of Science in Nursing
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Exploration of major philosophical positions and their contributions to the generation and evaluation of knowledge. Examination of the development and evolution of nursing knowledge.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
707
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Directed Study
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Course Hours:
3 units; (39 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
711
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Doctoral Scholarship in Nursing
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (2S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
721
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Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 621.
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Nursing
723
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Hermeneutic Phenomenology
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Inquiry into the philosophical and historical influences that have shaped hermeneutic phenomenology as an approach to nursing and health care research. Exploration of interpretive practices essential to the conduct of hermeneutic research.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Nursing
733
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Doctoral Thesis Seminar
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Opportunity for students to discuss development of their thesis proposal with a focus on the question, design, ethical considerations, and funding.
Course Hours:
3 units; (2S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 705 and one graduate level advanced research course.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
769
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Contemporary Issues in Health Care
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
783
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Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 683.
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