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 |
| 305 |
502 |
The following core Nursing courses are for Post Diploma students:
| 411 |
533 |
| 421 |
537 |
| 441 |
539 |
| 461 |
543 |
| 531 |
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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:
H(3-0)
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 203 and 205.
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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:
H(0-3)
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 201 and 205.
Notes:
Students must obtain a C grade 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:
H(3-0)
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 201 and 203.
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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:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 201, 203 and 205.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 209 and 211.
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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:
H(104 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 201, 203 and 205 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 207 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:
H(2-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 201, 203 and 205, Zoology 269 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Nursing 207 and 209.
Notes:
Students must obtain a C grade 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:
H(80 hours in Spring Term)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 207, 209 and 211, Zoology 269 and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
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:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only).
Corequisite(s):
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Nursing 311. Corequisite: 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:
F(208 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Corequisite(s):
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Nursing 311. Corequisite: 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:
H(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:
H(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:
H(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:
H(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:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 269.
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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:
H(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:
F(208 hours within one term)
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:
H(5-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only) and 311.
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:
F(208 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 213 (BNRT students only), 311 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:
H(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:
F(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:
H(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:
H(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:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
A course in human anatomy and physiology, and current CPR Basic Rescuer Certificate.
Notes:
Students must obtain a C grade 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:
H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s):
A course in human anatomy and physiology.
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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:
H(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:
F(328 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 406 (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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Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
511
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Introduction to the Use of Music and Sound for the Helping Professions
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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.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
515
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Mind/Body/Integration: Ancient and Contemporary Healing Practices
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Exploration of healing practices based on the concept of mind/body/spirit integration. Experience with selected healing modalities will be provided.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 503.22, 601.22 or 615.
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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:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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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:
H(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:
H(128 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 531, current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support, and proof of current, active nurse registration.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 532.
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:
H(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:
H(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:
H(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):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 542.
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:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
603
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Independent Supervised Clinical Practicum
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Course Hours:
H(156 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
605
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Philosophical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
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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.
Course Hours:
H(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:
H(39 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
611
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Substantive Theory for Advanced Nursing Practice
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Introduction to substantive theory related to advanced nursing practice.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
621
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Health Research Methods: Quantitative Designs
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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:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
641
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Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
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Opportunity for students to acquire advanced knowledge and skills related to clinical decision-making and client management of commonly presented health problems.
Course Hours:
H(24S-68 within 6-week block)
Corequisite(s):
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Nursing 661<
/a>, 663 and 665 or equivalent, or consent of the Faculty, registration in Post-Master's NP Diploma program or the integrated MN/NP program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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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:
F(52S-180 within 6-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 641.
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:
F(52S-180 within 6-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 644.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 648.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
648
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Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (Neonatal)
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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.
Course Hours:
F(52S-180 within 6-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 644.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 646.
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:
F(16S-292 within 8-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 667 and one of 646 or 648.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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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:
H(3S-0 within 3-week block)
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:
H(3S-1)
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 judgement, as well as selected diagnostic skills necessary for advanced practice.
Course Hours:
H(35S-30 within 3-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
667
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Nurse Practitioner Practice Issues and Role Integration
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Systems aspects related to management of complex health problems in NP practice, medical-legal and role development in extended practice environment.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0 within 3-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 646 or 648.
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Nursing
675
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Advanced Nursing Practice: MN Thesis and MN/NP
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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.
Course Hours:
H(2S-1T-12)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 605 and 611.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 691.
Notes:
Open to MN Thesis and MN/NP students only.
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Nursing
681
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Families and Illness
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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.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
683
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Health Research Methods: Qualitative Designs and Analyses
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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:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
685
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Family Research
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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.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
Notes:
A graduate level research methods course is required.
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Nursing
691
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Advanced Nursing Practice I
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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.
Course Hours:
H(2S-1T-12)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 605 and 611.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Nursing 675.
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Nursing
693
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Advanced Nursing Practice II
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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.
Course Hours:
H(2S-1T-12)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 691.
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Nursing
695
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Advanced Nursing Practice III
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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.
Course Hours:
H(2S-1T-12)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 693.
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Nursing
701
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Doctoral Special Topics
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Course Hours:
H(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:
H(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:
H(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:
H(2S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
Also known as:
(formerly Nursing 735)
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:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 621 or equivalent
Also known as:
(formerly Nursing 701.02)
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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:
H(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:
H(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:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 683 or equivalent.
Also known as:
(formerly Nursing 701.01)
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