CLIN 209 Clinical Experience
Your clinical experience will help you make the transition into clinical nursing in Canada. You will demonstrate competence in theoretical knowledge specific to the clinical area. To meet the clinical learning outcomes and perform a self-evaluation, effective communication skills are important.
16.0
Credit Units
240.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum, Clinical/Practicum-Individual
Prerequisites:
NRSG 223 Minimum Grade of P
and NRSG 226 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 200 Health Assessment 1
Health Assessment 1 is the first of two courses that focus on the theory related to physical assessment. You will study interviewing techniques, history taking and a head-to-toe physical assessment. You will learn about assessment of the integumentary system, head and neck, breasts and axillae, lungs and thorax, and cardiovascular, peripheral vascular and lymphatic systems.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual
NRSG 201 Health Assessment 2
Building on the theory you learned in NRSG 200 (Health Assessment 1), you will continue to study the assessment of body systems. The course content includes assessment of the abdomen, musculoskeletal system, neurological system, male and female genitalia and rectum, adapting techniques of health assessment to other age groups and psychological and sociocultural assessment.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual
Prerequisites:
NRSG 200 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
NRSG 219 Nursing in Canada 1
Your studies will focus on nursing in Canada. You will learn about the role of the nurse in primary health care and how nurses can influence the determinants of health to improve the health of Canadians. You will examine ways in which nurses can be sensitive to the diversity of their clients and how they can support First Nations communities and their traditional health care practices. You will be introduced to the key concepts associated with a systems approach to client safety.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual
NRSG 220 Nursing in Canada 2
You will apply theory related to critical thinking, decision making and the nursing process. You will demonstrate reporting and recording in nursing, and teaching and learning. You will examine and solve legal and ethical issues in nursing. This is the second of two courses that focus on nursing in Canada.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual
NRSG 221 Common Health Challenges
You will focus on common health challenges that Canadians experience and the nursing care required to support clients (and their families) experiencing those health challenges.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
PHAR 202 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 201 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 220 Minimum Grade of 60
NRSG 222 Caring for the Elderly Client
You will review the growth and development of the older adult. You will explore issues related to older adults (including elder abuse and neglect, the caregiver role and institutionalization). You will examine drug-related issues affecting older adults. You will explore the nursing care required to support older adults (and their families) experiencing elder abuse and/or neglect, and loss, grief and/or death.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence
Prerequisites:
NRSG 220 Minimum Grade of 60
NRSG 223 Clinical Skills Lab
The course will help you adapt your nursing skills to the techniques used in Canada. You will review and practice basic nursing skills (including general physical assessment techniques).
5.0
Credit Units
75.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
NRSG 201 Minimum Grade of 60
NRSG 224 Communications 1
You will learn and apply Canadian nursing language skills in conducting a nurse-client interview. You will study communication skills, culturally appropriate communication, confidentiality, effective interviewing techniques, assertive communication.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
CLB/Reading 7
and CLB/Listening 8
NRSG 225 Communications 2
You will learn how to communicate effectively with other health care professionals and staff at work. You will also examine interpersonal and workplace communication skills.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
NRSG 224 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 226 Communications 3
You will learn how to communicate effectively with patients and families. You will study the concepts of caring communication, health teaching, listening, attending and responding. Interactive activities will allow you an opportunity to apply theory.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
NRSG 225 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 251 Professional Nursing in Canada
You will examine professional nursing in Canada. You will learn about the role of nursing in primary health care and how nurses can influence the determinants of health. You will review critical thinking, decision making, the nursing process and reporting and recording in nursing. You will identify legal and ethical issues that affect nurses in Canada. You will examine ways in which nurses can be sensitive to the diversity of their clients and how they can support First Nation communities and their traditional health care practices.
5.0
Credit Units
75.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence
PHAR 202 Pharmacology Review
Your studies will focus on a review of the basic principles of pharmacology and common medication classifications. You will explore general nursing roles and responsibilities related to drug administration in Canada. You will identify cultural factors influencing drug therapy. You will review adapting drug therapy for children and older adults, correct drug dosages and IV rate calculations. You will explore the phenomenon of pain and the implications for nursing care for clients experiencing pain.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual
Prerequisites:
NRSG 220 Minimum Grade of 60
Graduation/Completion Requirements:
Successful completion of all theory courses (except the Communications courses) with a grade of 60% or better
Successful completion of the Communications courses, skills lab and clinical experience is a pass-fail designation based on identified criteria
