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APN 951

Course ID 023322

Short Title Integrative Practicum

Long Title Integrative Practicum

Long Descr Students synthesize and integrate knowledge of research, theory, philosophy,ethics, clinical care, education and leadership to provide primary health careto diverse populations across the lifespan. Demonstrate autonomy indecision-making and the critical analysis of organizational and system issuesthat influence scope of practice and professional accountability. Departmentconsent is required prior to enrolling in this course. Prerequisites: APN 955,APN 956, APN 957, APN 958, APN 959 and APN 960.

Academic Org Nursing

Components Laboratory: 32.00 / Lecture: 3.00

RequisitesEquivalencies

Attributes 35 HoursDept Consent Department Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 3.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

APN 955

Course ID 023323

Short Title Pathophysiology for PHCNP

Long Title Pathophysiology for PHCNP

Long Descr Students examine theoretical and practice related concepts in pathophysiology asa basis for advanced nursing practice. Students explore alterations inphysiological function with an emphasis on age-related, acute, episodic, andchronic conditions found in primary health care practice. Department consent isrequired prior to enrolling in this course. Prerequisites: APN 955, APN 956, APN957, APN 958, APN 959 and APN 960.


Components Lecture: 3.00



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APN 956

Course ID 023324

Short Title PHCNP Roles, Responsibilities

Long Title Nurse Practitioner Roles, Responsibilities

Long Descr Students compare and contrast advanced practice nursing and related frameworksto develop, integrate, sustain, and evaluate the role of the nurse practitionerwithin primary health care. Students critically analyze and develop strategiesto implement advanced practice nursing competencies with a focus on thecommunity. Department consent is required prior to enrolling in this course.





APN 957

Course ID 023325

Short Title Adv Hlth Assess, Diagnosis I

Long Title Advanced Health Assess, Diagnosis I

Long Descr Students analyze and critique concepts and frameworks essential to advancedhealth assessment and diagnosis using clinical reasoning skills. They applyclinical, theoretical and research knowledge in a comprehensive and focusedhealth assessment for the individual client's diagnostic plan of care.Department consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. Corequisite:APN 955.






APN 958

Course ID 023326

Short Title Adv Hlth Assess, Diagnosis II

Long Title Advanced Health Assess, Diagnosis II

Long Descr Students integrate knowledge and apply conceptual frameworks integral toadvanced health assessment and diagnosis in advanced nursing practice. Studentsdemonstrate initiative, responsibility, and accountability in complex decisionmaking for individuals, groups, and/or families within the nurse practitionerscope of practice based on current research findings. Department consent isrequired prior to enrolling in this course. Prerequisite: APN 957.





APN 959

Course ID 023327

Short Title Prim Hlth Care Therapeutics I

Long Title Primary Health Care Therapeutics I

Long Descr Students critically appraise and interpret concepts and frameworks integral topharmacotherapy, advanced counseling, and complementary therapies for commonconditions across the lifespan. Students develop, initiate, manage, and evaluatetherapeutics plans of care that incorporate client values and acceptability,goals of therapy, analysis of different approaches, pharmacotherapeuticprinciples. Department consent is required prior to enrolling in this course.Corequisite: APN 957.






APN 960

Course ID 023328

Short Title Prim Hlth Care Therapeutics II

Long Title Primary Health Care Therapeutics II

Long Descr Students integrate conceptual frameworks and evidence underlying the study ofpharmacotherapy, advanced counseling, and complementary therapies for complexclient situations. Students demonstrate substantive initiative, responsibility,and accountability in complex decision making. Department consent is requiredprior to enrolling in this course. Corequisite: APN 958, Prerequisite: APN 959.






NCL 700

Course ID 002347

Short Title Nursing Practice I

Long Title Nursing Practice I

Long Descr This is the first of two clinical courses in which the students will use nursingand other theorists to guide their practice. Students will applyteaching-learning, communication, health promotion and community healthprinciples when working with individuals, groups and families in community-basedsettings. Students will practice culturally sensitive, creative and flexiblenursing. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, self-reflection,utilization of research findings and the application of concepts from leadershipand change.



Requisites Prerequisites: NUC 832, NUR 600, NUR 805, PHL 302 and [(NUR 850 and NUR 860) orNUR 80A/B]; Corequisite: NUR 810

Equivalencies

Attributes Advertised, Degree credit, 16 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 2.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NCL 800

Course ID 005277

Short Title Nursing Practice II

Long Title Nursing Practice II

Long Descr This clinical course will provide students with the opportunity to consolidateprogram and course learnings. Using theoretical approaches that are relevant tothe practice setting, students will assume responsibility for more complexassignments expected of a beginning level baccalaureate graduate. Criticalthinking and reflective practice will be key components of this course. Emphasiswill be placed on the multiplicity of nursing roles in hospital and communitysettings. Students may apply theory from their nursing elective in the finalpractice setting. Clinical group meetings will be scheduled throughout the term.



Requisites Corequisite: NUR 820 or NUR 823 or NUR 824 or NUR 825 or NUR 826 or NUR 827 orNUR 828; Prerequisite: NCL 700 and NUR 810

Equivalencies

Attributes Advertised, Degree credit, 16 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 2.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1


NSE 11A

Course ID 020244

Short Title Theoretical Foundation Nurs-A

Long Title Theoretical Foundations of Nursing-A

Long Descr This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing as a practicediscipline. Major world views influencing nursing practice will be addressed,with the inclusion of both nursing and non-nursing theories. The centralconcepts of health, nursing/caring, person, and environment will be explored.Theoretical emphasis will be placed on theories related to the development oftherapeutic relationships, modes of effective communication, and nursingtherapeutics.



Requisites Corequisites: BLG 10A, NSE 12A, and NSE 13AEquivalencies

Attributes 3 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date Grd Basis Multi-Term Course: Not GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 0.00/0.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 0.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NSE 11B

Course ID 020245

Short Title Theoretical Foundation Nurs-B

Long Title Theoretical Foundations of Nursing-B

Long Descr This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing as a practicediscipline. Major world views influencing nursing practice will be addressed,with the inclusion of both nursing and non-nursing theories. The centralconcepts of health, nursing/caring, person, and environment will be explored.Theoretical emphasis will be placed on theories related to the development oftherapeutic relationships, modes of effective communication, and nursingtherapeutics.



Requisites Prerequisite: NSE 11A; Corequisites: BLG 10B, NSE12B, NSE 13B and NSE112Equivalencies NSE11B/NSE11

Attributes 3 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 2.00/2.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 2.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1


NSE 12A

Course ID 020388

Short Title Nursing Practice I-A

Long Title Nursing Practice I-A

Long Descr This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing as a practicediscipline. The development of caring, communication, and critical thinkingskills with well individuals of varying age groups, in a variety of settings,will be fostered. Nursing practice opportunities will assist the student tounderstand and promote the concepts of health and wellness from personal,family, and community perspectives. A variety of psychomotor nursing skills willbe learned in the laboratory setting.





NSE 12B

Course ID 020389

Short Title Nursing Practice I-B

Long Title Nursing Practice I-B

Long Descr This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing as a practicediscipline. The development of caring, communication, and critical thinkingskills with well individuals of varying age groups, in a variety of settings,will be fostered. Nursing practice opportunities will assist the student tounderstand and promote the concepts of health and wellness from personal,family, and community perspectives. A variety of psychomotor nursing skills willbe learned in the laboratory setting.



Requisites Prerequisite: NSE 12A; Corequisites: BLG 10B, NSE 11B, NSE 13B, NSE 112Equivalencies NSE12B/NSE12



NSE 13A

Course ID 020442

Short Title Assmnt of Healthy Individual-A

Long Title Assessment of the Healthy Individual-A

Long Descr This course will assist the student to develop skills necessary in theassessment of individuals throughout the life span. Students will developknowledge and skills related to communication and assessing the physical,psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs of the healthy individual.Opportunities to practice data collection with the healthy client throughinterviewing and physical examination will be provided. Particular emphasis willbe placed on student directed practice.





NSE 13B

Course ID 020443

Short Title Assmnt of Healthy Individual-B

Long Title Assessment of the Healthy Individual-B

Long Descr This course will assist the student to develop skills necessary in theassessment of individuals throughout the life span. Students will developknowledge and skills related to communication and assessing the physical,psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs of the healthy individual.Opportunities to practice data collection with the healthy client throughinterviewing and physical examination will be provided. Particular emphasis willbe placed on student directed practice.



Requisites Corequisite: BLG 10B, NSE 11B, NSE 12B, NSE 112; Prerequisite: NSE 13AEquivalencies NSE13B/NSE13



NSE 21A

Course ID 020366

Short Title Concepts/Individual/Family-A

Long Title Concepts, Individual and Family-A

Long Descr In this course, students will critically explore concepts and theoriesassociated with human responses to acute and chronic illness within adevelopmental and cultural context of individuals and families. Examples includefamily theory, attachment, temperament, pain, crisis, coping, anger, anxiety,quality of life, grieving, dying process, empowerment and hardiness. Studentswill critically appraise current literature, research findings and clinicalpractice in order to determine therapeutic interventions.



Requisites Corequisites: NSE 22A, PAT 20A, and NUR 80A; Prerequisites: BLG 10B, NSE 11B,NSE 12B, NSE 13B, and NSE 112

Equivalencies


NSE 21B

Course ID 020367

Short Title Concepts/Individual/Family-B

Long Title Concepts, Individual and Family-B

Long Descr In this course, students will critically explore concepts and theoriesassociated with human responses to acute and chronic illness within adevelopmental and cultural context of individuals and families. Examples includefamily theory, attachment, temperament, pain, crisis, coping, anger, anxiety,quality of life, grieving, dying process, empowerment and hardiness. Studentswill critically appraise current literature, research findings and clinicalpractice in order to determine therapeutic interventions.



Requisites Prerequisite: NSE 21A; Corequisites: NSE 22B, PAT 20B, and NUR 80BEquivalencies NSE21B/NSE21



NSE 22A

Course ID 020434

Short Title Nursing Practice II-A

Long Title Nursing Practice II-A

Long Descr In this hospital based clinical course, students will use critical thinking intheir approach to clients/families who are experiencing acute and chronicillness across the lifespan. Using a theoretical approach that is relevant tothe practice situation, students will collaborate with clients and colleagues toensure caring, therapeutic, culturally sensitive nursing practice. Opportunitieswill be provided for the development of proficiency in the nursing practiceskills introduced in the first year of the program as well as the acquisition ofincreasingly complex nursing skills. There will be continued emphasis on selfreflection. Students will work in small groups with a clinical teacher. [Thefirst half will be delivered with a 3 hour lecture, 3 hour in school lab and 8hour/one day hospital experience]



Requisites Corequisites: NSE 21A , PAT 20A, and NUR 80A; Prerequisites: BLG 10B, NSE 11B,NSE 12B, NSE 13B, and NSE 112

Equivalencies

Attributes 14 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis Multi-Term Course: Not GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 0.00/0.00Billing Units 2.0Course Count 0.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NSE 22B

Course ID 020435

Short Title Nursing Practice II-B

Long Title Nursing Practice II-B

Long Descr In this hospital based clinical course, students will use critical thinking intheir approach to clients/families who are experiencing acute and chronicillness across the lifespan. Using a theoretical approach that is relevant tothe practice situation, students will collaborate with clients and colleagues toensure caring, therapeutic, culturally sensitive nursing practice. Opportunitieswill be provided for the development of proficiency in the nursing practiceskills introduced in the first year of the program as well as the acquisition ofincreasingly complex nursing skills. There will be continued emphasis on selfreflection. Students will work in small groups with a clinical teacher. Thefirst half will be delivered with a 3 hour lecture, 3 hour in school lab and 8hour/one day hospital experience]



Requisites Prerequisite: NSE 22A; Corequisite: NSE 21B, NUR 80B and PAT 20BEquivalencies NSE22B/NSE22

Attributes 14 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code


GPA Weight 2.00/2.00Billing Units 2.0Course Count 2.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NSE 31A

Course ID 020008

Short Title Community Health Nursing-A

Long Title Community Health Nursing-A

Long Descr This course will provide an overview of community health nursing in Canada.Emphasis will be placed on examination of the community health nurse's role inrelation to individuals, families, groups, and communities, including ananalysis of the impact of socioeconomic factors, developmental level, gender andculture on health. Epidemiology, health promotion, program planning andevaluation will be integral components of the course.



Requisites Corequisite: NSE 32A; Prerequisites: NSE 21B, NSE 22B, PAT 20B, and NUR 80BEquivalencies



NSE 31B

Course ID 020009

Short Title Community Health Nursing-B

Long Title Community Health Nursing-B

Long Descr This course will provide an overview of community health nursing in Canada.Emphasis will be placed on examination of the community health nurse's role inrelation to individuals, families, groups, and communities, including ananalysis of the impact of socioeconomic factors, developmental level, gender andculture on health. Epidemiology, health promotion, program planning andevaluation will be integral components of the course.



Requisites Prerequisite: NSE 31A; Corequisites: NSE 32B and NSE 306Equivalencies NSE31B/NSE31


NSE 32A

Course ID 020054

Short Title Nursing Practice III-A

Long Title Nursing Practice III-A

Long Descr Building on knowledge and skills developed in NSE 22A/B, this clinical practicecourse provides students with an opportunity to develop experience working withclients in a variety of community-oriented settings. Using a theoreticalapproach that is relevant to the practice setting, students will collaboratewith individuals, families, groups, and communities to ensure creative, caring,flexible, culturally sensitive nursing practice. Opportunities to develop skillin health promotion strategies, community based assessment and program planningand evaluation will be encouraged. There will be an emphasis on the critical useof research findings to guide practice as well as a continued emphasis on selfreflection. Students will work independently in clinical settings with agencypersonnel and a faculty advisor.



Requisites Corequisite: NSE 31A; Prerequisites: NSE 21B, NSE 22B, PAT 20B, and NUR 80BEquivalencies

Attributes 16 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis Multi-Term Course: Not GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 0.00/0.00Billing Units 2.0Course Count 0.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1


NSE 32B

Course ID 020055

Short Title Nursing Practice III-B

Long Title Nursing Practice III-B

Long Descr Building on knowledge and skills developed in NSE 22A/B, this clinical practicecourse provides students with an opportunity to develop experience working withclients in a variety of community-oriented settings. Using a theoreticalapproach that is relevant to the practice setting, students will collaboratewith individuals, families, groups, and communities to ensure creative, caring,flexible, culturally sensitive nursing practice. Opportunities to develop skillin health promotion strategies, community based assessment and program planningand evaluation will be encouraged. There will be an emphasis on the critical useof research findings to guide practice as well as a continued emphasis on selfreflection. Students will work independently in clinical settings with agencypersonnel and a faculty advisor.



Requisites Prerequisite: NSE 32A; Corequisites: NSE 31B and NSE 306Equivalencies NSE32B/NSE32



NSE 112

Course ID 001237

Short Title Social Pol and Econ Prspctv

Long Title Social, Political and Economic Perspectives

Long Descr This course will introduce the student to the social, political and economiccontext of health care as it relates to nursing. The Canadian health care systemwill be examined with a focus on current issues and policies affecting thedelivery of health care. Nursing's history, its development of the professionwill be examined. Students will be introduced to the ethical and legalparameters of professional practice. NSE 11B, NSE 12B, NSE 13B and BLG 10B mustbe taken concurrently with this course.



RequisitesEquivalencies NSG121/NSE112

Attributes 3 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date Grd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NSE 306

Course ID 002936

Short Title Leadership and Change

Long Title Leadership and Change

Long Descr This course will focus on the nurse's role in providing leadership andfacilitating change in both personal and professional contexts. Content willinclude a discussion of theories related to leadership and change. Students willbe expected to utilize course concepts when analysing issues. The currentchanges in health delivery organizational structures and implications fornursing practice will also be addressed. Small group work is an integralcomponent of the course. NSE 31B and NSE 32B must be taken concurrently withthis course.



Requisites Prerequisites: NSE 21B, NSE 22B, PAT 20B, and NUR 80BEquivalencies



NSE 407

Course ID 001114

Short Title Professional Issues and Trends

Long Title Professional Issues and Trends

Long Descr This course will examine current trends and issues in nursing and the healthcaresystem relating to implications for clientele, nurses and various professionalorganizations. Emphasis will be placed on the strategies that nurses can utilizeto influence change. Critical appraisal of the topics related to the ClientNeeds categories as outlined by NCLEX-RN(r). Topics include: safe and effectivecare environment-management of care and safety, and infection control; healthpromotion and maintenance; and psychosocial integrity.



Requisites Corequisite: NSE 417; Prerequisites: NSE 31A/B, NSE 32A/B, NSE 306Equivalencies

Attributes Degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 Hours, Tax ExemptDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NSE 417

Course ID 005229

Short Title Nursing Practice IV

Long Title Nursing Practice IV

Long Descr Building on knowledge and skills developed in previous clinical experiences,this clinical course will provide students with opportunities to developclinical competence. Using a theoretical approach that is relevant to thepractice setting, students will collaborate with individuals, families and/orgroups to ensure creative, caring, flexible and culturally sensitive nursingpractice. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, self-reflection,utilization of research findings and the application of concepts of leadershipand change. Students will be expected to be active participants with clients andthe multidisciplinary team, dealing with increasingly complex health-relatedsituations. Students will work independently in clinical settings with agencypersonnel and a faculty advisor.



Requisites Corequisite: NSE 407; Prerequisites: NSE 31B, NSE 32B, and NSE 306Equivalencies

Attributes Degree credit, 39 Hours, 16 Hours, Tax ExemptDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 2.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1


NSE 418

Course ID 003170

Short Title Nursing Practice V

Long Title Nursing Practice V

Long Descr This clinical course will provide students with the opportunity to consolidatethe development of nursing practice skills. Using a theoretical approach that isrelevant to the practice setting, students will gradually assume responsibilityfor complex assignments as they progress towards functioning as beginningbaccalaureate graduates. Critical analysis and reflective practice will be keycomponents of this course. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of themultiplicity of nursing roles both in the hospital and community. Students willwork independently in the clinical setting with agency personnel and a facultyadvisor. Scheduled hours can be negotiated with the agency and will include allshifts appropriate to the setting. Seminar days will be scheduled throughout theterm.



Requisites Prerequisites: NSE 417 and NSE 407; Corequisite: NUR 820 or NUR 823 or NUR 824or NUR 825 or NUR 826 or NUR 827 or NUR 828

Equivalencies



NUC 832

Course ID 000169

Short Title Community Nursing

Long Title Community Nursing

Long Descr This course will focus on the role of the community health nurse in working withindividuals, families and communities and populations. It will examine in detailcurrent frameworks of illness prevention, health promotion and communitydevelopment. Nursing roles in a variety of health promotion approaches will beexamined. These will include the medical approach, behavioural changestrategies, educational strategies, empowerment and advocacy, and social changerelated to socio-economic environment. The theoretical concepts will be linkedto a discussion of current examples of community health programs and research.



Requisites Corequisite: NUR 600; Prerequisites: NUR 816 and NUR 830Equivalencies

Attributes Advertised, Degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1


NUR 80A

Course ID 020128

Short Title Rsrch Des Measurement Apps-A

Long Title Research Design, Measurement, Apps-A

Long Descr In this course students will examine the contribution of research to thedevelopment of nursing science. They will explore the relationships betweenresearch and knowledge, theory and practice. The focus will be on understandingthe components of the research process, interpreting and evaluating nursingresearch studies, applying research findings to practice and identifying areasfor nursing research. Students will have the opportunity to exploremethodologies in both qualitative and quantitative research. Descriptive andinferential statistics and qualitative data analysis will be examined andutilized. Students will use computer technology to search the nursing andhealth-related literature and to process numerical and non-numerical data. Theethical conduct of research will be addressed. Strategies for criticallyreviewing, integrating and disseminating research findings to practice will bediscussed.



Requisites Corequisites: NSE 21A, NSE 22A and PAT 20A; Prerequisites: BLG 10B, NSE 11B, NSE12B, NSE 13B and NSE 112

Equivalencies

Attributes Advertised, Degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis Multi-Term Course: Not GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 0.00/0.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 0.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NUR 80B

Course ID 020129

Short Title Rsrch Des Measurement Apps-B

Long Title Research Design, Measurement, Apps-B

Long Descr In this course students will examine the contribution of research to thedevelopment of nursing science. They will explore the relationships betweenresearch and knowledge, theory and practice. The focus will be on understandingthe components of the research process, interpreting and evaluating nursingresearch studies, applying research findings to practice and identifying areasfor nursing research. Students will have the opportunity to exploremethodologies in both qualitative and quantitative research. Descriptive andinferential statistics and qualitative data analysis will be examined andutilized. Students will use computer technology to search the nursing andhealth-related literature and to process numerical and non-numerical data. Theethical conduct of research will be addressed. Strategies for criticallyreviewing, integrating and disseminating research findings to practice will bediscussed.



Requisites Prerequisite: NUR 80A; Corequisites: NSE 21B, NSE 22B and PAT 20BEquivalencies NUR80/NUR80B

Attributes Advertised, Degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 Hours


Dept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 2.00/2.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 2.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NUR 600

Course ID 003426

Short Title Epidem Major Health Problems

Long Title Epidemiology: Major Health Problems

Long Descr In this course students will examine the principles and methods of epidemiologyand apply these to selected populations. Major health problems across thelifespan and recommended intervention strategies will be explored from aprimary, secondary and tertiary perspective. How the nurse applies knowledge ofepidemiology, when working with individuals, families and communities, will beexamined. Current literature and research findings will be utilized to directdiscussion and analyze issues.



Requisites Prerequisite: NUR850; Corequisite: NUR 860Equivalencies



NUR 805

Course ID 004866

Short Title Evol of Theoretical Knowledge

Long Title The Evolution of Theoretical Knowledge

Long Descr In this course, the student will explore the philosophical evolution of nursingknowledge as an art and a science. Using a transformation theory base, thestudent will analyze a variety of nursing theories, concepts, and models, andthe root of her/his own perspective of nursing practice. Major emphasis will beplaced on the use of a theoretical framework to direct the processes ofassessment, clinical judgment, care planning and evaluation. Theinterrelationship of systems theory and nursing theories, and their applicationto practice is examined.




Attributes Advertised, Certificate and degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 HoursDept Consent Department Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NUR 810

Course ID 003765

Short Title Concepts Contemp Nursing Prac

Long Title Concepts in Contemporary Nursing Practice

Long Descr The focus of the course is to analyze, and apply theory and contemporaryconcepts associated with health and illness, health care delivery, and familydevelopment though the lifespan. Discussion will involve individuals andfamilies with a focus on contemporary nursing practice at primary, secondary,and tertiary levels. Examples of concepts to be explored are: client-nursediversity, self-care, and care-giver burden, chronic illness, resilience, andpowerlessness.



Requisites Prerequisites: NUC 832 and NUR 850 and NUR 860Equivalencies



NUR 816

Course ID 004887

Short Title Health Assessment

Long Title Health Assessment

Long Descr This course provides the student with knowledge and skill in the area of healthassessment across the lifespan. Content will focus on interviewing, the healthhistory, mental status, cultural beliefs and values, physical assessment of bodysystems, and will include trans-racial considerations. Assessment of the family,as well as domestic violence screening and assessment are incorporated.


Components Lecture: 2.00 / Laboratory: 2.00

RequisitesEquivalencies NUR806/NUR816

Attributes Advertised, Degree credit, 52 Hours, 4 HoursDept Consent Department Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NUR 820

Course ID 000606

Short Title Gerontgy and Geriatric Nursing

Long Title Gerontological and Geriatric Nursing

Long Descr This course will give students an opportunity to expand their knowledge andskill related to the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health of theelderly client and family in institutional and community settings. Assessment ofthe physical and psychosocial well-being of elderly clients, their families andplans of care based on nursing theory will be presented. Current researchfindings in nursing and related fields will be presented and discussed.



Requisites Corequisite: NSE 418 or NCL 800; Prerequisites: (NUC 832 and NUR 805 and NUR816) or (NSE 32B and NSE 31B and NSE 407 and NSE 306)

Equivalencies



NUR 823

Course ID 005716

Short Title Adult Health

Long Title Adult Health

Long Descr This course provides opportunities for study and integration ofpathophysiological and nursing concepts related to the impact of acute andtraumatic conditions on individuals and families across the life span. Emphasiswill be placed on assisting students to develop advanced assessment skills andcomplex interventions. Example of populations include clients experiencingmultiple trauma, burns, organ transplants, acute cardiac, respiratory andneurologic episodes.




Equivalencies


NUR 824

Course ID 004860

Short Title Women's Health

Long Title Women's Health

Long Descr This course will provide students with opportunities to develop a depth andbreadth of knowledge and skills in the nursing care of women with a variety ofhealth and illness related issues. The course will examine issues of importanceto women's health in the context of family, work and recreation. The theoreticaland research literature will be examined relating to issues such as: women andbody image, women and infertility, women and aging, women as health careproviders, and women and stereotyping in society. Students will be encouraged toexamine nursing's role with the interdisciplinary team in a variety of healthcare settings, addressing the needs of women. Students will be expected todemonstrate application of concepts.




Equivalencies

Attributes Advertised, Degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditN


Total Completions1

NUR 825

Course ID 000746

Short Title Family Health

Long Title Family Health

Long Descr Through this course, students will examine issues relevant to families invarious life transition stages. Most particularly, students will haveopportunities to develop a depth and breadth of knowledge and skills and applythese while working with families in the child rearing or child bearing phases.Issues relevant to beginning, developing and intergenerational families will beaddressed using theoretical literature and recent research in family nursingscience. Focus will be on advanced nursing practice with the family as contextand family as client. Students will be expected to demonstrate application ofconcepts.




Equivalencies



NUR 826

Course ID 005409

Short Title Community Mental Health

Long Title Community Mental Health

Long Descr This course will provide students with opportunities to develop a depth andbreadth of knowledge and skill in the practice of mental health nursing incommunity settings. There will be an emphasis on development of comprehensiveassessment skills, the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation, casemanagement, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills. Using selected examples ofcurrent community initiatives, theoretical literature and research findings,students will have an opportunity to discuss a variety of models and resourcesthat support clients and families. Discussion and analysis of current mentalhealth reform issues and other relevant health policies and legislation will beincluded.




Equivalencies


NUR 827

Course ID 010268

Short Title End of Life Care

Long Title End of Life Care

Long Descr This course will provide students with opportunities to develop depth andbreadth of knowledge and skills in the nursing care of clients/patients andfamilies at end of life. The course will examine paradigms that link traditionaland non-traditional models of palliative and hospice care to the broader anddeeper context of advanced illness in all developmental stages of life andliving. The theoretical and research literature will be examined relating toissues such as: diversity of culture, gender, disability, spirituality, physicaland psychosocial needs, rural vs. urban health care settings. Current researchfindings in nursing and related fields will be presented and discussed. Studentswill be encouraged to examine nurses' role with the interdisciplinary team.Students will be expected to demonstrate application of concepts.




Equivalencies

Attributes Advertised, Degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code


GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NUR 828

Course ID 023486

Short Title Health: A Global Perspective

Long Title Health: A Global Perspective

Long Descr This course will introduce students to global health concepts and definitions. Through examining current relevant issues in relation to the healthcareprofessional's role and contribution to health, students will be able to analyzein a critical manner global health issues and policies: specifically, tosynthesize strategies improving global health care delivery services.Ultimately, this course will prepare and allow students to apply their knowledgeand skills in professional practice with their commitment to providing healthcare from a global approach.



Requisites Corequisite: NCL 800 or NSE 418; Prerequisites: (NUC 832 and NUR 805 and NUR816) or (NSE 31B and NSE 32B and NSE 306 and NSE 407)

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NUR 830

Course ID 005169

Short Title Current Iss and Fut Perspctv

Long Title Current Issues and Future Perspectives

Long Descr This course will examine the legal, political, economic and social complexitiesof current health care delivery systems. Current issues and future perspectivesin health care will be critically analyzed in relation to their implication forand their influence on the organized profession, individual nurses and nursingpractice. Students will be expected to take personal and professional action inaddressing some of these issues through their use of the political process andin the application of research finding. At a beginning level, students willparticipate in the development of health and social policy.



RequisitesEquivalencies NUC202/NUR830

Attributes Advertised, Certificate and degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 HoursDept Consent Department Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NUR 831

Course ID 003501

Short Title Leadership Dev for Practice

Long Title Leadership Development for Practice

Long Descr This course will focus on the nurse's role in providing leadership andfacilitating change in both personal and professional contexts. Content willinclude analysis of theory and concepts related to leadership, followership,change and effective communication within a diverse workforce. The impact ofInformatics on the delivery of nursing and health care will be explored. The useof research findings and their application to practice will be emphasized.Students will be expected to identify and apply leadership strategies forpersonal development and professional practice.



Requisites Prerequisite: NUR 830Equivalencies NUR803/NUR831

Attributes Advertised, Certificate and degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1


NUR 833

Course ID 000167

Short Title Orgl Context of Practice

Long Title Organizational Context of Practice

Long Descr This course expands students' knowledge of the macro, meso and micro-levelfactors in the health care system impacting service delivery and professionalpractice. Students critically analyze forces in the internal and externaloperating environments influencing strategic management decisions andorganizational behaviours. This analysis fosters an enhanced understanding ofthe broad contextual factors shaping nursing roles and influencing how nursesenact their roles within different health service organizations and settings.



Requisites Prerequisite: NUR 831Equivalencies

Attributes Advertised, Certificate and degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 HoursDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1


NUR 850

Course ID 022852

Short Title Research Methods

Long Title Research Methods

Long Descr In this course students will examine the contribution of research to thedevelopment of nursing science. They will explore the relationships betweenresearch and knowledge; and theory and practice. The focus will be onunderstanding the components of the research process, in the positivist andnaturalist paradigms, as well as mixed methods designs. Students will usecomputer technology to search the nursing and health-related literature. Theethical conduct of research will be addressed. Students will learn to interpretand critically appraise nursing research studies, applying research findings topractice, and identifying areas for further nursing research.



Requisites Corequisite: NUR 805Equivalencies

Attributes Advertised, Degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 Hours, Tax ExemptDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

NUR 860

Course ID 022853

Short Title Statistics and Nursing

Long Title Statistics and Nursing

Long Descr In this course the emphasis is on the preparation of statistical data, itsanalysis and interpretation within the context of the positivist researchparadigm in nursing research. Descriptive and inferential statistics will beexamined and utilized, from nursing research databases. Students will usecomputer technology to process numerical data and conduct statistical analyses.Strategies for critically reviewing, integrating and disseminating statisticalfindings from nursing research will be discussed as well as the implications ofthe findings for nursing practice.



Requisites Prerequisite: NUR 850Equivalencies

Attributes Advertised, Degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 Hours, Tax ExemptDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 1.00/1.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 1.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1


PAT 20A

Course ID 020406

Short Title Nursing Implications-A

Long Title Nursing Implications-A

Long Descr This course provides a basis for the integration and application of pathologicaland psychopathological concepts to clinical practice. It will also include adiscussion of the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Selectedmajor health problems across the life span will be analyzed. The student willexamine selected epidemiological concepts such as the distribution of healthstates, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology and natural history. Studentswill critically appraise current literature, research findings, and clinicalpractice in order to determine therapeutic interventions. Collaborativemanagement will be discussed with a focus on implications for practice.



Requisites Corequisites: NSE 21A, NSE 22A, and NUR 80A; Prerequisites: BLG 10B, NSE 11B,NSE 12B, NSE 13B, NSE 112, and FNN 111

Equivalencies

Attributes Degree credit, 78 Hours, 3 Hours, Tax ExemptDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis Multi-Term Course: Not GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 0.00/0.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 0.0Repeat for CreditNTotal Completions1

PAT 20B

Course ID 020407

Short Title Nursing Implications-B

Long Title Nursing Implications-B

Long Descr This course provides a basis for the integration and application of pathologicaland psychopathological concepts to clinical practice. It will also include adiscussion of the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Selectedmajor health problems across the life span will be analyzed. The student willexamine selected epidemiological concepts such as the distribution of healthstates, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology and natural history. Studentswill critically appraise current literature, research findings, and clinicalpractice in order to determine therapeutic interventions. Collaborativemanagement will be discussed with a focus on implications for practice.



Requisites Prerequisite: PAT 20A, Corequisites: NSE 21B, NSE 22B and NUR 80BEquivalencies PAT20B/PAT20

Attributes Degree credit, 39 Hours, 3 Hours, Tax ExemptDept Consent No Special Consent RequiredDynamic Date TRANSITIONGrd Basis GradedHegis Code GPA Weight 2.00/2.00Billing Units 1.0Course Count 2.0Repeat for CreditN


Total Completions1


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