 | NURSING: PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Collaborative Four-Year B.Sc.N Program
Second Career Twenty-Eight Month B.Sc.N Program
Post-Diploma B.Sc.N. Program
Integrated, Post-Diploma B.Sc.N. and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Program for Pre-1974 Graduates of Hospital-Based or Regional Schools
FOREWORD
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Windsor baccalaureate nursing programs, in collaboration with its partners, St. Clair College and Lambton College, is to prepare graduates who will practice in partnership with clients, families, communities, groups, and service providers to facilitate the promotion, achievement, and maintenance of optimal levels of health.
The scope of the program includes teaching scientifically-based nursing practice using theory, clinical skills, and research findings in the care of individuals, families, groups, and communities. In recognition of the evolving nature of the global community and changing health care systems, critical thinking and creative problem solving are emphasized through the use of professional skills such as: communication, caring, problem solving, decision making, teaching, learning, management, and change.
Students have opportunities to provide leadership within nursing while practicing in a variety of Canadian and international health care facilities and community settings, both traditional and non-traditional. The Faculty fosters personal and professional development and ethical accountability, preparing nurses for changing and expanding roles.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor is outlined in the following statements about our beliefs relative to health, individuals, nursing, learning, teaching, and environments:
HEALTH
Health is a dynamic process whereby the individual, family, or group is able to realize aspirations, satisfy needs, and change or cope with the environment. Health is a resource for everyday life. It is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources as well as physical capacity. Health is the goal of all nursing behaviours.
INDIVIDUALS
Individuals are unique holistic persons with inherent dignity and are worthy of respect and care. Individuals have freedom of choice and are accountable for these choices. Individuals are capable of entering reciprocal caring relationships which foster health, growth, and self-actualization.
NURSING
Nursing is a humanistic, caring process, the goal of which is to help individuals, families, groups, and communities achieve and maintain an optimal level of health consistent with their abilities and desires. Nurses, in collaboration with members of the health team and other service providers build on strengths and address health variations to facilitate client maturation and adaptation.
LEARNING/TEACHING
Learning is an individualized activity and involves learners' personal goals, perceptions and unique learning style. Learning is goal oriented and an active life-long process of change and development. Teaching is a facilitative process through which learners are guided and supported. It involves communication, clearly defined goals, appropriate learning activities and a climate conducive to growth. The curriculum is multi-disciplinary and aims to provide the learners with opportunities for intellectual and professional development.
ENVIRONMENTS
Environments are milieus within which individuals, families, groups, and communities strive to achieve optimal health. As human beings attempt to mature and adapt within their environments, there are dynamic interactions which can serve as a source of growth. Environments encompass psycho-social, cultural, religious, political, economic, and physical contexts which impact upon the efforts of all.
Program Outcomes
By the end of the program, graduating students will be able to:
1. Implement behaviours to promote personal and professional self-development.
2. Integrate the ethical, legal, professional and regulatory parameters into Nursing practice.
3. Formulate clinical judgements that are based on critical inquiry and analytical reasoning.
4. Integrate nursing and multi-disciplinary knowledge into nursing practice.
5. Integrate research findings into clinical practice, education and management.
6. Implement the nursing process to promote, maintain and restore the health of individuals, families, groups and communities.
7. Use the teaching/learning process to promote the health of individuals, families, groups and communities.
8. Collaborate with clients, their families, communities, members of the health team and other organizations for the promotion, achievement and restoration of optimal health.
9. Integrate leadership and management roles into the delivery of health care.
10. Engage in activities to promote the development of the profession of nursing.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
The considerations listed below apply to admission to all Nursing programs.
Degrees in Other Disciplines
Special consideration may be given to applicants holding degrees in other disciplines.
Admission by Transfer
A student who wishes to transfer from another university's Faculty of Nursing is required to submit an official transcript of records, descriptions of courses taken and a statement of reason for transfer. This statement of reason is subject to verification.
A minimum grade of C- must have been obtained in each course for it to be considered. Official transcripts and course descriptions should be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the first day of classes.
Prior Nursing Courses
University nursing courses taken within seven years prior to admission or readmission to any nursing program may be considered for credit.
Selection for Admission
Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. Selection of candidates for admission to the various programs will be based on criteria determined by the Faculty of Nursing Admissions Committee.
Advanced Standing Examinations
Registered Nurse students who wish to write advanced standing examinations in Psychology 46-115, Sociology 48-101, and Nursing 63-230, must petition the academic unit concerned for permission to write any or all of the above examinations within the first two terms of the program. The application for 63-230 must be submitted by June 30.
Registered Nurse students may also be permitted to write advanced standing examinations in 63-331, 63-334, 63-333, and 63-433. These examinations are available only to those registered nurses who can demonstrate via a portfolio prior knowledge of the course content. Portfolios for 63-433 must be submitted by June 30 for evaluation. Portfolios for 63-331, 63-333, and 63-334 must be submitted by November 15 for evaluation. A fee will be applied for each portfolio evaluated.
Advanced standing examinations for 63-230 and 63-433 will be offered within two weeks after the beginning of Fall classes. Advanced standing exams for 63-331, 63-333, and 63-334 will be offered within two weeks after the beginning of Winter classes. Students who pass these examinations will have the notation "Advanced Standing by Examination" entered on their transcripts. The normal charge for advanced standing examinations will be applied. Students who are unsuccessful are not permitted a second challenge attempt and must take the course.
Post-Diploma students who have Canadian Nurses Association (C.N.A.) Specialty Certification may use it in lieu of the Nursing elective.
Health Requirements
Students in the first year of all nursing programs must submit to the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing during the first week of classes a Faculty of Nursing Student Health Record. This record which includes a physical examination, immunization for health care workers, and tuberculosis screening, must be certified by a nurse practitioner or a physician. In subsequent years, all students, prior to each clinical experience, must submit documentation of tuberculosis status and update of immunizations, as appropriate.
Other Requirements
1) Students must submit a birth certificate to the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing during the first week of class. This does not apply to Registered Nurse students.
2) Students are responsible for their own travel and living expenses incurred in clinical nursing experiences, including the consolidation experiences. Additional costs may be required by some clinical agencies.
3) Students are responsible for supplying their own uniforms and accessories. Details pertaining to uniforms and accessories will be sent to those admitted to the program.
4) Applicants who accept admission into all nursing programs are required to possess a valid first aid certificate and a basic rescuer (level C) course certificate in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. Yearly CPR recertification is required. A copy of these forms are to be submitted to the Faculty of Nursing.
5) An extended Police Clearance is mandatory on entry and renewed as required by agencies. A letter of request is available in the Nursing Office. This is the financial responsibility of the student.
Collaborative Honours B.Sc.N. Program
1) Six OAC credits including English I, Chemistry, and Biology are required. New Curriculum requirements are: 6 Grade 12 "U" or "M" courses including Grade 12 "U" English, Chemistry, and Biology. One OAC or Grade 12 "U" Mathematics is recommended.
2) An interview with the Faculty of Nursing Admissions Committee may be required.
One-year Pre-Health Science Nursing Program
Students at Lambton College who successfully complete the one-year Pre-Health Science-Nursing Program with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 (B) and a minimum average of a 2.3 (C-) in BIO 100-5, BIO 220-5, CHM 110-6 and CHM 210-6, will be considered for admission to the Collaborative B.Sc.N Program.
Students at St. Clair College who successfully complete the one-year Pre-Health Science-Nursing Program with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.7 (B) and a minimum science subject average of (2.3) C- in GBI 011, GBI 021, GCH 011 and GCH 021, will be considered for admission to the Collaborative B.Sc.N Program.
Second Career Honours B.Sc.N Program
No new majors will be admitted to the Second Career Honours B.Sc.N. Program. Students currently enrolled in this program should consult a program advisor or the Dean’s office.
Post-Diploma B.Sc.N. Program
1) Graduation from an approved basic Diploma program with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
2) Nurse registration in Canada for the current year, pending Ontario registration.
3) University entrance-level English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
4) A currently valid certificate in C.P.R. at the Basic Rescuer level.
5) A letter of reference from current or most recent employer.
6) An interview with the Faculty of Nursing Admissions Committee may be required.
7) An extended Police Clearance is mandatory and financial responsibility of the student. Letters of request are available in the Nursing Office.
Twelve-Month, Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program for Degree-Prepared Nurses
1) The applicant must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing which includes physical assessment, statistics, and a research methods course. An interview with the Faculty of Nursing Admissions Committee may be required. A letter of reference from current or most recent employer is required and a minimum overall nursing average of 70%.
2) Applicants must hold or be eligible for a current certificate of registration as a registered nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
3) Preference will be given to Ontario residents whose work experience in nursing has been continuous and who have clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: primary health care, ambulatory care, public health, community health, long-term care, emergency care, or outpost nursing.
4) Applicants must have the equivalent of two years full-time relevant nursing practice within the past five years.
Note: This is a limited enrolment program. Therefore, possession of minimum published requirements does not guarantee admission.
Information must also be obtained on the internet at http://np-education.ca.
Integrated, Post-Diploma B.Sc.N./Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
No new majors will be admitted to the Integrated Post-Diploma B.Sc. N/Primary Health Care Nurse practitioner Certificate program, as of Fall 2004. Students currently enrolled in this program should consult a program advisor or the Dean’s office.
1) The following, individual university admission requirements must be met:
(a) Graduation from an approved Diploma program is required.
(b) Applicants must hold a current certificate of registration as a registered nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
(c) University entrance-level English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
(d) A currently valid certificate in C.P.R. at the Basic Rescuer level is required.
(e) An interview with the Faculty of Nursing Admissions Committee may be required.
(f) A letter of reference from current or most recent employer is required.
2) Preference will be given to Ontario residents whose work experience in nursing has been continuous and who have clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: primary health care, ambulatory care, public health, community health, long-term care, emergency care, or outpost nursing.
3) Applicants must have the equivalent of two years of full-time nursing practice within the past five years. Evidence to be submitted by the employers on a "Verification of Employment" form.
4) It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all components of the application are included and forwarded in one envelope to the University Registrar's by March 1.
Note: This is a limited enrolment program. Therefore, possession of minimum published requirements does not guarantee admission.
Applicants must meet all requirements of the Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner programs.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students are directed to become familiar and to comply with the general regulations of the University as described in 2.4 which apply to all students. Additionally, students must comply with the regulations particular to Nursing programs.
1) For promotion and graduation the following are required: A minimum grade of a C- in each nursing theory course; a pass in each clinical experience; a pass in each laboratory component of each clinical experience; an overall 5.0 average.
2) A minimum grade of B- is required in each Primary Care Nurse Practitioner course. Furthermore, not more than one course may be repeated once.
3) Students failing a clinical course may be required to complete make-up prior to re-taking the course.
4) No student may repeat a required nursing course more than once. No more than two required nursing courses may be repeated.
5) The program of studies for the four-year basic degree or the program for Registered Nurses must be completed within seven years from the first Nursing course (63-).
6) Students must attend all clinical nursing experiences and laboratories unless they have permission from the professor and/or a medical certificate to account for absence.
7) In the clinical courses, the student must demonstrate all critical elements.
8) The consolidation experience for Years 2 and 3 will commence on the first day of Intersession. Clinical Nursing experiences may be arranged during day or evening shifts as well as weekends, and consolidated as necessary. Nights may be arranged at senior level and/or consolidation where deemed educationally appropriate and necessary by the Faculty of Nursing.
9) While taking 63-278 and 63-378 students may not take any other course.
10) No more than sixteen courses may be taken at the 100 level.
11) Students who are required to upgrade or who wish to maintain their clinical skills must repeat the appropriate clinical course for credit, effective September 1999.
12) Students who are required to repeat a nursing course must notify the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator, in writing, of their desire to return, by June 30. If a student fails to do so, a clinical placement cannot be guaranteed.
13) Students who intend to register for 63-432 must notify the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator by June 30 so that clinical placements can be arranged for the Fall term.
14) The Faculty of Nursing reserves the right to remove a nursing student from the clinical area at any time, in instances where the instructor has reason to believe that the student is rendering unsafe and/or unethical nursing care. Post-Diploma students must be in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario in order to remain in the program.
15) Students of the Faculty of Nursing are required to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Professional Standards for Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses; the Standards for the Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship; the Ethical Framework for Nurses in Ontario; and the Explanation of Professional Misconduct of the College of Nurses of Ontario; and of the academic policies of the University of Windsor.
Failure of any Nursing student to conform to the principles of these documents may result in dismissal from any of the Faculty of Nursing programs.
Note: The College of Nurses of Ontario requires that in order to obtain permission to write Nurse Registration Examinations and/or apply for Nurse Registration in Ontario, a person must provide a declaration of one's status regarding:
(a) any conviction of a criminal offense under the Narcotic Control Act and the Food and Drugs Act;
(b) being a subject of proceedings with respect to professional misconduct, incompetence, or incapacity in Ontario in another health profession or in another jurisdiction in nursing or in another health profession;
(c) any mental or physical disorder which makes it desirable in the public interest that the person not practice.
Further Information
Applicants wishing to discuss the program or visit the Faculty of Nursing should contact the campus (519-253-3000, Ext. 2258). Information may also be obtained from the Internet: http://www.uwindsor.ca/nurs
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Collaborative Four-Year B.Sc.N Program
This program is four years in length and is designed for individuals who are seeking to prepare for a career in nursing at the baccalaureate level.
The curriculum is designed on the premise that professional nursing is multidisciplinary in nature, applying nursing, biological and social sciences, as well as the arts, to the care of individuals, families and communities. As inquiring, caring, competent practitioners, nurses serve the needs of society through health promotion, health maintenance, prevention of disease and care of the sick and dying.
The Faculty of Nursing was granted National Accreditation in 1998 by the Board of Accreditation of the Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing. It is also approved by the Accreditation Committee of the Ontario Region, Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to write nurse registration examinations and pursue graduate studies.
Total courses: forty-six.
Major requirements: thirty-four courses including 5 double weighted courses, three of which are taken in Intersession: 63-170, 63-171, 63-172, 63-173, 63-174, 63-271, 63-272, 63-273, 63-274, 63-275, 63-277, 63-278, 63-321, 63-371, 63-372, 63-373, 63-374, 63-375, 63-377, 63-378, 63-379, 63-391, 63-471, 63-472, 63-473, 63-474, 63-475, 63-476, 63-477.
Other requirements: 9 courses including: 02-250 or 65-205, 46-115, 55-202, 55-204, 55-205, 55-237 or 55-206, 55-351or 55-241, 59-191, 59-291, One Arts Option and Two Open Options.
COURSE SEQUENCE
YEAR ONE
Fall
63-171. Introduction to Nursing I
63-172. Clinical Nursing Experience
46-115. Introduction to Psychology as a Behavioural Science
55-202. Human Anatomy
55-204. Human Physiology I
Winter
63-173. Introduction to Nursing II
63-174. Clinical Nursing Experience
63-170. Health Assessment
55-205. Human Physiology II
59-191. Organic and Biological Chemistry for Health Sciences
YEAR TWO
Fall
63-271. Family Health
63-272. Clinical Nursing Experience
63-273. Nursing Care of Clients with Episodic and Long-Term Health Needs
55-237. Introductory Microbiology or
55-206. Introduction to Microbiology
59-291. Pharmacology for Health Sciences
Winter
63-274. Clinical Nursing Experience
63-275. Family Health: Child Bearing and Child Rearing Families
63-277. Nursing Care of Children and Youth with Episodic and Long-Term Health Needs
55-351. Medical Microbiology or
55-241. Infectious Diseases
02-250. Basic Quantitative Methods in Social Science or
65-205. Statistics for the Sciences
Open option
Summer
63-278. Clinical Nursing Experience (4 weeks) (160 hours)
Note: Only sixteen 100-level courses are permitted.
YEAR THREE
Fall
63-371. Families Experiencing Crises
63-372. Clinical Nursing Experience
63-373. Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Health Problems I
63-377. Nursing Research
63-391. Basic Human Nutrition
Winter
63-321. Conceptual Models for Practice
63-374. Clinical Nursing Experience
63-375. Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Health Problems II
63-379. Teaching, Learning and Information Technology
Arts option
Open option(see Note above)
Summer
63-378. Clinical Nursing Experience (4 weeks) (160 hours)
YEAR FOUR
Fall
63-471. Community as a Client
63-472. Clinical Nursing Experience (6.0 Credit Hours) *
63-473. Concepts of Leadership in Nursing Practice
63-475. Health Issues and Professional Accountability
Winter
63-474. Clinical Nursing Experience (6.0 Credit Hours) *
63-476. Clinical Nursing Experience (6.0 Credit Hours) *
63-477. Directed Study
Second Career Twenty-Eight Month B.Sc.N Program
No new majors will be admitted to the Second Career Twenty-Eight Month B.Sc.N. Program. Students currently enrolled in this program should consult a program advisor or the Dean’s office.
Post-Diploma B.Sc.N. Program
This program involves two years of full-time study and is designed for graduates of diploma nursing programs at colleges of applied arts and technology or of hospital-based or regional schools of nursing. It is offered to registered nurses whose goal is to add to their knowledge and skills in nursing, and to advance to baccalaureate preparation.
The curriculum is designed on the premise that professional nursing is multidisciplinary in nature, applying nursing, biological, and social sciences as well as the arts, to the care of individuals, families and communities. As inquiring, caring, competent practitioners, nurses serve the needs of society through health promotion, health maintenance, prevention of disease, and care of the sick and dying.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to pursue graduate studies.
Program for Community College Nursing Graduates
YEAR ONE
Fall
63-230. Health Assessment
63-231. Current Professional Nursing Roles
63-232. Clinical Nursing Experience
63-233. Conceptual Frameworks for Nursing Practice
55-237. Introductory Microbiology or
55-206. Introduction to Microbiology
One course in Political Science
Winter
63-331. Family Nursing
63-333. Nurse as Counsellor and Educator
63-334. Clinical Nursing Experience
55-351. Medical Microbiology or
55-241. Infectious Diseases
One open option
YEAR TWO
Fall
63-431. Community Nursing
63-432. Clinical Nursing Experience
63-433. Leadership and Management in Nursing
one of:
02-250. Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
65-205. Statistics for the Sciences
and one of:
63-241. Health Issues and Care of Diverse Populations
63-243. Issues in Women's Health
63-245. Health Issues in Gerontology
63-247. Transcultural Health
63-249. Clinical Ethics for Health Professionals
63-351. The Human Meaning of Death
Winter
63-443. Nursing Research
63-445. Personal and Professional Empowerment
63-447. Directed Study
One Arts option
One open option
Program for Pre-1974 Graduates of Hospital-Based or Regional Schools
Registered Nurses in the Post Diploma B.Sc.N. program who graduated prior to 1974, in addition to the courses outlined for community college graduates, must successfully demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of physiology, sociology, and psychology. These requirements may be met by enrolling in 55-204 and 55-205. The requirements for Psychology may be met by enrolling in 46-115 and 48-101, or by earning credit by advanced standing examination in those courses.
Note: At least ten of the courses for the Post Diploma B.Sc.N. must be taken at the University of Windsor. In the event that the applicant has completed equivalent courses elsewhere, other courses may be substituted with the consent of the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing.
Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Programs
This program prepares an advance practice nurse to diagnose and manage common health problems that occur throughout life. The nurse practitioner emphasizes holistic care, health promotion, and disease prevention through the application of advanced knowledge and skills. Graduates will be critical thinkers, self-directed learners, and reflective, collaborative practitioners who function independently and interdependently within an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible and accountable for their own practice.
REGULATIONS
A minimum grade of B- is required in each Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner course. A candidate for either Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program who does not obtain credit in any course may repeat the course once only; furthermore, not more than one course may be repeated. There may be no more than a 3-year lapse between Nurse Practitioner courses. Application review will begin March 1st; applications should be made through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
This is a twelve-month program designed for nurses who already have a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Fall
63-450. Pathophysiology for the Nurse Practitioner (3 credit hours, 2 terms)
63-452. Roles and Responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner in Primary Health Care. (3 credit hours, 2 terms)
63-455. Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis I (4.5 credit hours)
63-461. Therapeutics in Primary Health Care I (4.5 credit hours)
Winter
63-450. Pathophysiology for the Nurse Practitioner (3 credit hours, 2 terms)
63-452. Roles of the Nurse Practitioner in Primary Health Care
63-456. Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis II (4.5 credit hours)
63-462. Therapeutics in Primary Health Care II (4.5 credit hours)
Summer
63-495. Integrative Practicum (12 credit hours)
INTEGRATED, POST-DIPLOMA B.Sc.N. AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
No new majors will be admitted to the Integrated, Post-Diploma B.Sc.N. and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program, as of Fall 2004. Students currently enrolled in this program should consult a program advisor or the Dean’s office.
Students registered in this program will be required to consult with the Co-ordinator of the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program for course scheduling.
In addition to the above courses, the Integrated Program includes:
63-230. Health Assessment
63-231. Current Professional Nursing Roles
63-232. Clinical Nursing Experience
63-233. Conceptual Frameworks for Nursing Practice
63-331. Family Nursing
63-333. Nurse as Counsellor and Educator
63-334. Clinical Nursing Experience
63-431. Community Nursing
63-433. Leadership and Management in Nursing
63-443. Nursing Research
63-445. Personal and Professional Empowerment
63-447. Directed Study
55-237. Introductory Microbiology or
55-206. Introduction to Microbiology
55-351. Medical Microbiology or
55-241. Infectious Diseases
02-250. Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences or
65-205. Statistics for the Sciences
plus:
one Nursing elective
two open options |