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Nursing NURS

Instruction offered by members of the Faculty of Nursing.

Note: The University of Calgary Bachelor of Nursing program is presently in a development stage and therefore the University reserves the right to make whatever changes are necessary to the content and the hours of instruction of individual Nursing courses in the program. Some of the Nursing course prerequisites and corequisites are waived for Bachelor of Nursing Accelerated Track students in order to accommodate block scheduling.

Note: Where applicable, Clinical Practice courses must be taken concurrently with the theoretical components.

The following core Nursing courses are for students in the University of Calgary Bachelor of Nursing program.

(*Regular Track students only)

201

307

203

309

205

311

207

401

209

402

211

403

213*

404

301

405

302

406*

303

501

305

502

The following core Nursing courses are for Post Diploma students:

411

533

421

537

441

539

461

543

531

Junior Courses

Nursing 201 H(3-0)

Introduction to Nursing

Basic concepts of nursing, individual, family, community, health, environment, and the relationships among them. Historical development of the nursing profession, its unique position within the health care system, and the roles of various health care providers.

Corequisites: Nursing 203/205.

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Nursing 203 H(0-3)

Foundations for Nursing Practice

Development of skills applicable to nursing practice.

Corequisites: Nursing 201/205.

Note: Students must obtain a C-grade or better to proceed with program.

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Nursing 205 H(3-0)

Therapeutic Interventions

Nursing therapeutics and pharmacology in wellness and illness states across the lifespan.

Corequisites: Nursing 201/203.

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Nursing 207 H(3-0)

Nursing Inquiry

Continuing development of a conceptual framework for nursing practice. Development of a theoretical base for understanding various human responses to health experiences.

Prerequisites: Nursing 201/203/205.

Corequisites: Nursing 209/211.

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Nursing 209 H(104 hours)

Nursing Practice

Continuing development of skills for nursing practice with opportunity to apply assessment, psychomotor and communication skills in the helping relationship.

Prerequisites: Nursing 201/203/205 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Corequisites: Nursing 207/211.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 211 H(2-3)

Health Assessment

Knowledge and basic skills needed to complete a health history and a holistic assessment of healthy individuals. Students will practice health assessment skills on each other.

Prerequisites: Nursing 201/203/205, Zoology 269 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Corequisites: Nursing 207/209.

Note: Students must obtain a C-grade or better to proceed with program.

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Nursing 213 H(80 hours in Spring Session)

Consolidation Practicum I

Integration of learning and continuing development of professional relationships with individuals and families experiencing health challenges in selected settings.

Prerequisites: Nursing 207/209/211, Zoology 269 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Senior Courses

Nursing 301 H(3-0)

Adult Health Theory

Focus on expanding the theoretical understanding of the adult experiencing complex acute and chronic illness.

Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).

Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Nursing 311. Corequisite: Nursing 302.

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Nursing 302 F(208 hours within one session)

Adult Health Practice

Managing care from a holistic and interdisciplinary perspective for more acutely and chronically ill patients with a primary focus on the adult in acute medical/surgical settings.

Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Nursing 311. Corequisite: Nursing 301.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 303 H(3-0)

Psychiatric/Mental Health Theory

Exploration of concepts related to individuals and families experiencing mental health and illness.

Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).

Corequisites: Nursing 305.

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Nursing 305 H(128 hours within one session)

Psychiatric/Mental Health Practice

Application of concepts, values, and skills with individuals, groups, and families experiencing mental health and illness.

Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Corequisites: Nursing 303.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 307 H(3-0)

Nursing of Families

Exploration of family nursing theory, models, and relational nursing practices which involve and support families within a variety of nursing practice contexts.

Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).

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Nursing 309 H(3-0)

Nursing Research

Overview of research methodologies with emphasis on the critique of research and its use in nursing practice.

Note: Completion of a statistics course is strongly recommended prior to taking Nursing 309.

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Nursing 311 H(3-0)

Pathophysiology

An overview of human pathophysiological concepts at the cellular, organ and systems level.

Prerequisites: Zoology 269.

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Nursing 401 H(3-0)

Community Health Theory

Exploration of concepts related to the focus of the community as a client. Public health, populations at risk for physical and psychosocial disruptions in health, environmental health, cultural health patterns and beliefs, group dynamics and communications with groups.

Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).

Corequisites: Nursing 402.

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Nursing 402 F(208 hours within one session)

Community Health Practice

Application of concepts, values, and skills with the community as the focus of care. Experiences are drawn from a variety of rural and urban settings.

Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Corequisites: Nursing 401.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 403 H(5-0)

Childbearing/Childrearing Families - Theory

Maternity and child health with family as context; the role of nursing pertinent to wellness patterns and alterations in health in these populations.

Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and 311.

Corequisites: Nursing 404.

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Nursing 404 F(208 hours within one session)

Childbearing/Childrearing Families - Practice

Facilitating and assisting childbearing and childrearing families to identify and respond to needs related to health promotion, health maintenance, and illness intervention in a variety of nursing practice settings.

Prerequisites: Nursing 213 (BNRT students only), 311 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Corequisites: Nursing 403.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 405 H(3-0)

Issues in Professional Practice

The nursing role related to the dynamics of the nursing profession and the health care system; nursing and contemporary health issues.

Prerequisites: Nursing 301/302/303/305.

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Nursing 406 F(160 hours within one session)

Consolidation Practicum II

Consolidation experience which includes theory and practice opportunities, and prepares students for the final year and selected area of focus.

Prerequisites: All Nursing courses with the exception of Nursing 307/309/405 and senior Nursing options, and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 411 H(3-0)

Nursing Scholarship

An inquiry-based approach to issues and trends in nursing scholarship.

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Nursing 421 H(3-0)

Nursing of Families

Nursing of families in a variety of settings and clinical populations.

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Nursing 441 H(3-3)

Health Assessment

Assessment of individuals in health and illness including health history and physical examination. Students will be expected to practice assessment skills in a clinical/laboratory setting.

Prerequisites: A course in human anatomy and physiology, and current CPR Basic Rescuer Certificate.

Note: Students must obtain a C-grade or better to proceed with program.

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Nursing 461 H(4-0)

Pathophysiology

Selected pathophysiological concepts and their relationship to human systems with an opportunity to explore an area of pathophysiology in depth.

Prerequisites: A course in human anatomy and physiology.

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Nursing 501 H(3-0)

Advanced Concepts in Nursing Practice

Leadership, management and change within the context of nursing and health care. Exploration of strategies for transition to the graduate role and responsibilities inherent in being a nursing professional.

Prerequisites: Nursing 301/302/303/305.

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Nursing 502 F(328 hours within one session)

Senior Clinical Practicum

Synthesis, application and further acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a selected nursing practice setting. Emphasis on complexity of nursing care with clients (individuals, families and/or aggregates). Selection of focus area will be made through consultation with faculty.

Prerequisites: Nursing 406 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Nursing 501.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 503 H(3-0)

Selected Topics in Nursing

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Nursing 511 H(3-0)

Introduction to the Use of Music and Sound for the Helping Professions

Survey of recently developed applications of music and sound to integrative health care including traditional music therapy, voice therapy, sonic entrainment, and cross-cultural traditions in the use of music and sound for holistic care.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

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Nursing 515 H(3S-0)

Mind/Body/Integration: Ancient and Contemporary Healing Practices

Exploration of healing practices based on the concept of mind/body/spirit integration. Experience with selected healing modalities will be provided.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 503.22, 601.22 or 615.

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Nursing 531 H(3-2)

Community Health Nursing Theory

Concepts and models related to population-focused nursing with emphasis on community, health promotion, team building, assessment strategies, and planning approaches.

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Nursing 533 H(128 hours within one session)

Community Health Nursing Clinical Practice

Application and synthesis of concepts and models related to population-focused nursing.

Prerequisites: Nursing 531, current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support, and proof of current, active nurse registration.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 532.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 537 H(3-0)

Nursing Leadership and Management

Professional and interpersonal relationships in nursing practice with an emphasis on leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the management of nursing care at macro and micro levels.

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Nursing 539 H(3-0)

Research in Nursing

Concepts and process necessary for critiquing research and application to nursing practice.

Note: Completion of a statistics course is strongly recommended prior to taking Nursing 539.

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Nursing 543 H(128 hours within one session)

Senior Practicum

Synthesis and application of theoretical concepts within a selected area of practice with emphasis on further development of self-directed skills and professional attitudes.

Prerequisites: Nursing 441/533, current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support, and proof of current, active nurse registration.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 542.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Graduate Courses

Nursing 601 H(3S-0)

Seminar on Special Topics Related to Health Care and Nursing

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Nursing 603 H(156 hours)

Independent Supervised Clinical Practicum

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Nursing 605 H(3S-0)

Philosophical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice

Exploration of the philosophical foundations of advanced nursing practice. A process of critical analysis and deconstruction of the various conceptual frameworks and paradigms leading to articulation of the philosophical perspectives that guide advanced nursing practice.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

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Nursing 607 H(39 hours)

Independent Guided Study

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Nursing 611 H(3-0)

Substantive Theory

Substantive theory related to specialty areas of advanced nursing practice.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Nursing 621 H(3S-0)

Health Research Methods: Quantitative Designs

Critical analysis of nursing research. Emphasis on the study of research designs appropriate to clinical nursing problems, measurement, reliability and validity issues, and critique criteria.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

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Nursing 641 H(24S-68 within 6-week block)

Nurse Practitioner Practicum I

Opportunity for students to acquire advanced knowledge and skills related to clinical decision-making and client management of commonly presented health problems.

Corequisites: Prerequisites or Corequisites: Nursing 661/663/665 or equivalent, or consent of the Faculty, registration in Post-Master's NP Diploma program or the integrated MN/NP program.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 644 F(52S-180 within 6-week block)

Nurse Practitioner Practicum II

Diagnostic and management skills related to care of patients. Further development of skills in clinical history taking, physical assessment, and diagnostic testing.

Prerequisites: Nursing 641.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 646 F(52S-180 within 6-week block)

Nurse Practitioner Practicum III

Learning opportunities and practice experience with emphasis on clinical diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, differential diagnosis, and patient management.

Prerequisites: Nursing 644.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 648.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 648 F(52S-180 within 6-week block)

Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (Neonatal)

Learning opportunities and practice experience in Neonatal Intensive Care and Special Care Nursery with emphasis on clinical diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, differential diagnosis, and management of high-risk hospitalized infants. Open to Neonatal Nurse Practitioner students only.

Prerequisites: Nursing 644.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 646.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 650 F(16S-292 within 8-week block)

Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV

Consolidation of components of NP role in specialty focus.

Prerequisites: Nursing 667 and one of 646 or 648.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 661 H(3S-0 within 3-week block)

Advanced Pathophysiology and Therapeutics

Study of pathophysiological phenomena and therapeutics at an advanced level. Classes will be a combination of didactic presentations, seminars and case studies. Students are invited to explore morbidity and mortality in the Canadian population in general and in their area of focus in particular.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

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Nursing 663 H(3S-1)

Pharmacotherapeutics in Advanced Nursing Practice

Principles of drug action, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics in the context of advanced nursing practice. Opportunity to investigate pharmacotherapies specific to student's individual client populations.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

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Nursing 665 H(35S-30 within 3-week block)

Advanced Health Assessment

Builds upon fundamental health assessment skills to provide a solid foundation for advanced assessment. Focuses on history taking physical examination, diagnostic reasoning and clinical judgement, as well as selected diagnostic skills necessary for advanced practice.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

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Nursing 667 H(3S-0 within 3-week block)

Nurse Practitioner Practice Issues and Role Integration

Systems aspects related to management of complex health problems in NP practice, medical-legal and role development in extended practice environment.

Prerequisites: Nursing 646 or 648.

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Nursing 675 H(2S-1T-12)

Advanced Nursing Practice: MN Thesis and MN/NP

Application of advanced nursing knowledge to practice. Emphasis on evidence based assessment tools and intervention skills for advanced practice with individuals, families, or communities. Development of a conceptual framework that could be used to guide advanced nursing practice or the research project.

Prerequisites: Nursing 605 and 611.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 691.

Note: Open to MN Thesis and MN/NP students only.

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Nursing 681 H(3S-0)

Families and Illness

Facilitates understanding of the reciprocity between illness and family dynamics. Emphasis is on the family dynamics when a family member is experiencing a chronic illness, life-threatening illness or a psychosocial problem.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

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Nursing 683 H(3S-0)

Health Research Methods: Qualitative Designs and Analyses

Exploration of research methods based primarily on inductive reasoning. Methods, issues and techniques of sampling, data collection, analysis, and interpretation will be explored. Experience will be provided in data collection, management, and analysis.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

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Nursing 685 H(3S-0)

Family Research

This interdisciplinary course addresses the conceptual and methodological research issues encountered when the family is the unit of measurement and analysis. The focus will be on critique of research addressing family variables in health care and illness.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

Note: A graduate level research methods course is required.

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Nursing 691 H(2S-1T-12)

Advanced Nursing Practice I

Application of advanced nursing knowledge to practice in student's area of specialty. Emphasis on applying and evaluating assessment and intervention skills for advanced practice with individuals, families, or communities. Beginning development of a conceptual framework for advanced nursing practice.

Prerequisites: Nursing 605 and 611.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 675.

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Nursing 693 H(2S-1T-12)

Advanced Nursing Practice II

Extension and application of a conceptual framework for advanced practice in student's specialty area. Further clinical practice in assessments, interventions, and evaluation with individuals, families, or communities.

Prerequisites: Nursing 691.

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Nursing 695 H(2S-1T-12)

Advanced Nursing Practice III

Evaluation of how advanced nursing practice provides a new framework for leadership in the clinical and research areas. Development of strategies whereby advanced nursing practice enables clients, their families and communities, including organizations and regions, to design innovative responses across the continuum of care.

Prerequisites: Nursing 693.

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Nursing 701 H(3-0)

Doctoral Special Topics

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Nursing 705 H(3-0)

Philosophy of Science in Nursing

Exploration of major philosophical positions and their contributions to the generation and evaluation of knowledge. Examination of the development and evolution of nursing knowledge.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

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Nursing 707 H(39 hours)

Directed Study

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Nursing 711 H(2S-0)

(formerly Nursing 735)

Doctoral Scholarship in Nursing

Focus on development of a nurse scientist. Seminar discussions will address launching a viable and fundable program of research, grantsmanship, managing multi-disciplinary research teams, and establishing a record of publication and dissemination.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 721 H(3-0)

(formerly Nursing 701.02)

Advanced Quantitative Research Methods

Opportunities for developing nurse scientists and other health professional doctoral students to increase understanding of, and ability to utilize, quantitative research methods for scientific inquiry. Focuses on identifying issues/dilemmas arising during the research process and methods to address these challenges.

Prerequisites: Nursing 621 or equivalent

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Nursing 733 H(2S-0)

Doctoral Thesis Seminar

Opportunity for students to discuss development of their thesis proposal with a focus on the question, design, ethical considerations, and funding.

Prerequisites: Nursing 705 and one graduate level advanced research course.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Nursing 769 H(3-0)

Contemporary Issues in Health Care

Theoretical examination of concepts and research for increasing the availability and accessibility of health care. Appraisal of the relationships among leadership, policy and practice issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.

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Nursing 783 H(3-0)

(formerly Nursing 701.01)

Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

Exploration of the philosophical foundations and practice of qualitative research methods in health care inquiry. Emphasis on interpretive assumptions and practices relevant to the conduct of qualitative research.

Prerequisites: Nursing 683 or equivalent

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