Fall 2019 Undergraduate Calendar

NURSING: COURSES

Note 1: Only NURS-3990, NURS-3510, and NURS-3910 are open to non-nursing students. These courses will not necessarily be offered each year.

Note 2: Theory courses are marked with a “(T)” next to the course title. Clinical courses are marked with a "(C)" next to the course title.

Note 3: For all nursing students, a minimum of 60% is required to complete/pass any nursing theory course. A minimum 60% grade is required to meet any nursing theory course prerequisites. (i.e. courses that are coded NURS-xxx).


NURS-1110. Professional Nursing I
This is the first in a series of five courses that address professional nursing practice. The learner is introduced to the roles and responsibilities of registered nurses and fundamental concepts of professional nursing practice. Emphasis is on exploring the concept of health and professional nursing skills (i.e. critical thinking, therapeutic communication, evidence-informed decision-making, teaching and learning) that promote patient/client and family-centred care. (Prerequisite: Admission to the collaborative undergraduate nursing program. Corequisites: Registration in all courses required for first year fall semester) (3 lecture hours per week). 3 credits

NURS-1120. Professional Nursing II
This is the second in a series of five courses addressing professional nursing practice. The learner will explore concepts that contribute to safer, high quality patient/client-centered health care systems. Examples include: leadership, collaboration, quality, and nursing informatics. The learner is introduced to the history and structure of the Canadian health care system. They explore the legal and professional roles and responsibilities of registered nurses in various care settings, and how nurses promote community and population health. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of all year one fall required courses) (Co-requisite: Registration in all courses required for first year winter semester) (3 Lecture hours per week) 3 credits

NURS-1210. Human Anatomy and Physiology I
This is the first of two courses that introduce the learner to the foundations of anatomy and physiology within the context of nursing and health. Content includes an overview of the structure, function, and organization of the human body (from the cellular level, to tissues, organs, and organ systems) and review of selected organ systems such as the integumentary, nervous, endocrine, hematologic, and musculoskeletal systems. Review of systems will incorporate the anatomy and physiology of the system and its relevance, and importance to patient/client care. (Prerequisite: Admission to the collaborative undergraduate nursing program. Co-requisite: Registration in all courses required for first year fall semester) (3 lecture hours per week; 2 lab hours every other week) 3 credits

NURS-1220. Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This is the second of two courses that introduce the learner to the foundations of anatomy and physiology within the context of nursing and health. Emphasis is on interrelationships among the cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The learner will also examine the regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of all year one fall required courses) (Corequisite: Registration in all courses required for first year fall semester) (3 lecture hours per week; 2 lab hours every other week) 3 credits

NURS-1410. Holistic Health Assessment I
This is the first of two courses that introduce the learner to concepts and principles underlying the holistic health assessment of the well adult. In this introductory course, the focus is on the development of interviewing and history taking skills, and foundational health assessment skills (physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual). The learner will recognize normal findings and deviations from normal, and communicate assessment findings to promote health. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of all year one fall required courses) (Co-requisite: Registration in all courses required for first year winter semester) (3 Lecture hours per week) 3 credits

NURS-1511. Experiential Learning Lab I
This is the first in a series of seven onsite experiential learning labs in which the learner will apply theory to clinical practice through a variety of interactive and simulated activities. In this course, the learner is introduced to clinical and communication skills for the professional nurse. (Prerequisite: Admission to the undergraduate collaborative nursing program) (Corequisite: Registration in all courses required for first year fall semester) (2 hours per week) (1 credit)

NURS-1512. Clinical Practicum I
This is the first in a series of clinical practica that provide the learner with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in clinical practice settings. The learner will practice professionalism, components of holistic health assessment, and communication skills with the adult population, in the context of family and community. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of all year one fall required courses) (Co-requisite: Registration in all courses required for first year winter semester) (36 hours per semester) 1.5 credits

NURS-1521. Experiential Learning Lab II
This is the second in a series of seven onsite experiential learning labs in which the learner will apply theory to clinical practice through a variety of interactive and simulated activities. In this course, the learner will apply introductory holistic health assessment skills, and selected clinical and communication skills for professional nursing. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of all year one fall required courses) (Co-requisite: Registration in all courses required for first year winter semester; this course must be taken concurrent with Holistic Health Assessment I) (36 hours per semester) (1 credit)

NURS-1612. Consolidated Practicum I
This course provides the learner with the opportunity to consolidate knowledge and skills in a clinical practice setting. The learner will practice professionalism, selected clinical and health assessment skills, and communication skills with the adult population in the context of family and community. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of all required year one required courses) (72 hrs over two weeks) 3 credits

NURS-1900. Writing for the Professional Nurse
This course introduces the principles of effective written communication that are essential in the diverse roles of a nursing professional. The aim is to help the learner develop the skills to accurately and reliably communicate written information in a variety of forms: personal reflections, documentation in charts/records, and scholarly writings (e.g., educational materials, abstracts, posters, journal articles, project reports). (Prerequisite: Open only to Nursing students. Corequisites: Registration in all courses required for first year fall semester) (3 lecture hours per week). 3 credits

NURS-2710. Family Health (T)
This course provides an introduction to concepts, theories and models of family as the unit of care within the context of community. Family assessment, roles, coping styles and decision-making patterns are examined. Communication, caring and teaching/learning are emphasized to enable the student to assess families and facilitate health promotion and illness/injury prevention of family members. (Prerequisite: Completion of all year 1 science and nursing courses.) (Corequisites: Registration in all courses required in fall semester of year 2 of the program.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-2722. Clinical Nursing Experience (C)
This clinical practice course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to learn and practice professional and technical skills including assessment, goal-oriented planning, interventions and evaluation of clinical outcomes for young adults, adults, and older adults experiencing acute and long term health needs within the context of family and community. (Prerequisite: Completion of all year 1 science and nursing courses.) (Corequisites: NURS-2710. Registration in all courses required in fall semester of year 2 of the program.) (Offered on a Pass/Non Pass basis.) (8 clinical hours a week) Total hours (including orientation, clinical, lab, simulation and evaluation) = 123.

NURS-2730. Nursing Care of Clients with Episodic and Long-Term Health Needs (T)
This course focuses on health, maturation and adaptation of individuals within the context of family and community. The course focuses on young adults, adults, and older adults with alterations in their health status. The course examines the interaction of growth and development, environment and nursing on the maturation and adaptation of individuals with episodic and long-term health needs with predictable outcomes. Using critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, the nursing process, teaching/learning, caring, assessment, and intervention skills, students study the care of clients with select physiological, mental health, and psychosocial health needs. (Prerequisites: Completion of all year 1 science and nursing courses.) (Corequisites: Registration in all courses required in fall semester of year 2 of the program.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-2742. Clinical Nursing Experience (C)
This clinical practice course emphasizes the continued opportunity to learn and practice professional and technical skills within maternal -child and pediatric settings. (Offered on a Pass/Non Pass Basis.) (Prerequisites: Completion of all year 2 fall semester courses.) (Corequisites: Registration in all nursing and science courses in winter semester.) (8 clinical hrs/week plus 2 laboratory hrs/week) Total hours (including orientation, clinical, lab and evaluation) = 120.

NURS-2750. Family Health: Child Bearing and Child Rearing Families (T)
This course focuses on the family as the unit of care within the context of community. The course explores child bearing and child rearing families and their development, including reproduction, pregnancy, labor and delivery, as well as maturational and situational crises. Culture, crisis, risk assessment and intervention strategies to promote family health are incorporated. (Prerequisites: Completion of all year 2 fall semester courses.) (Corequisites: Registration in all nursing and science courses in winter semester.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-2770. Nursing Care of Children and Youth with Episodic and Long-Term Health Needs (T)
This course focuses on health, maturation and adaptation. The course examines the interaction of growth and development, environment and nursing on the maturation and adaptation of children and youth with episodic and long-term health needs with predictable outcomes. Critical thinking, the nursing process, communication, caring and teaching/learning, along with assessment, intervention and evaluation skills are emphasized. (Prerequisites: Completion of all year 2 fall semester courses.) (Corequisites: Registration in all nursing and science courses in winter semester.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-2782. Clinical Nursing Experience (C)
This clinical practice course is a period of continuous practice taken in intersession/ summer session or as determined by the Faculty of Nursing. The focus is on assessment, goal-oriented interventions and client outcomes within the context of family and community in medical, surgical, maternal child and pediatric settings. (Offered on a Pass/Non Pass basis.) (Prerequisites: Completion of all year 2 nursing and science courses.) (144 clinical hours over 4 weeks.) Total hours (including orientation, clinical, lab, simulation and evaluation) = 161.

NURS-2790. Pharmacology in Nursing Practice (T)
A course designed to introduce nursing students to the basic concepts and principles of pharmacology related to body systems. Particular emphasis will be placed on the nurse’s responsibilities in drug therapy and the development of clinical reasoning skills necessary for the safe administration of medications. The major classifications of drugs will be examined, along with issues such as the baccalaureate prepared nurse’s role on interdisciplinary teams, patient safety and error reduction in drug administration. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of all year one nursing (NURS-) courses) (Co-requisite: Registration in all courses required in fall semester of year 2 of the program.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-2902. Individualized Clinical Nursing Experience
This clinical practice course is intended for students who were unable to sequentially complete NURS-2722, NURS-2742, or NURS-2782 due to extenuating circumstances. The course emphasizes the practice of professional and technical skills in a clinical setting that will enable to students to obtain course competencies that are consistent with the course that student could not complete as a result of extenuating circumstances. This course may be taken only with special permission, and will be offered only if required resources are available. (Prerequisite: Completion of all year 2 non-clinical nursing courses; clinical course pre-requisites to be determined by the Faculty of Nursing on an individual basis). (Offered on a Pass/Non Pass basis) (40 hours/week for 2 weeks if used to replace NURS-2722, NURS-2742 or 40 hours/week for 4 weeks if used to replace NURS-2782.) (Students who completed NURS-2722, NURS-2742, or NURS-2782 are not eligible to take this course.)

NURS-3510. The Human Meaning of Death (T)
An examination of the human experience of death and dying, the meaning of human life, ethical and cultural aspects, euthanasia, and advanced directives. Lectures, readings, films, and discussions will explore a variety of significant thinkers and concepts concerning death. Through various exercises and shared experiences, students will be encouraged to examine their own feelings and attitudes toward death. (Open to non-nursing students and may be taken as an Arts courseby B.Sc.N. students.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-3710. Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
This course will explore the meaning of mental health and mental illness through the perspectives of the individual, family and community in a socio-cultural context. Students will examine the evolution of mental illness as influenced by social, economic, political and legal factors. Students will develop an understanding of the role that stigma plays in mental illness and its impact on the client, family, and society. The focus will include major mental health disorders, personality disorders, dual diagnoses, concurrent disorders, comprehensive and focused mental health assessments, crisis intervention and prevention, therapeutic communication techniques/skills, and the promotion of positive mental health outcomes. This course will expand students' knowledge about the unique role that nurses fulfill in a variety of mental health settings (Prerequisite: NURS-2782.) (Corequisites: Registration in all year 3 fall semester courses) (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-3722. Clinical Nursing Experience (C)
This clinical practice course emphasizes the practice of professional and technical skills in the care of children, teens, and adults experiencing complex or multi-system health disruption within the context of family and community. (Prerequisite: NURS-2782.) (Corequisites: Registration in all year 3 fall semester courses.) (Offered on a Pass/Non Pass basis.)(8 clinical hours a week.) Total hours (including orientation, clinical and evaluation) = 97.


NURS-3730. Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Health Problems I (T)
This course focuses on the exploration of health, maturation and adaptation in adults experiencing complex and/or a multi-system health disruption within the context of family and community. Environment, culture, critical thinking, communication, caring and teaching/learning along with assessment and intervention skills are emphasized. (Prerequisite: NURS-2782.) (Corequisites: Registration in all year 3 fall semester courses.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-3742. Clinical Nursing Experience (C)
This clinical practice course emphasizes the practice of professional and technical skills in the care of children, teens, and adults experiencing complex or multi-system health disruption within the context of family and community. (Prerequisites: NURS-3710, NURS-3722, NURS-3730, NURS-3770 (Corequisites: Registration in all year 3 winter semester nursing courses.) (Offered on a Pass/Non Pass basis.) (8 clinical hours a week) Total hours (including orientation, clinical, simulation and evaluation) = 100.

NURS-3750. Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Health Problems II (T)
This course continues to focus on the exploration of health, maturation and adaptation of adults experiencing complex and/or multi-system health disruptions within the context of family and community. Environment, culture, critical thinking, communication, caring and teaching/learning along with assessment and intervention skills are emphasized. (Prerequisites: NURS-3710, NURS-3722, NURS-3730, NURS-3770 (Corequisites: Registration in all year 3 winter semester nursing courses.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-3760. Advanced Health Assessment
This course is intended to help senior level BScN students strengthen their assessment skills through presentation of cases, experiential learning, helping student to effectively and consistently differentiate their assessments and focus their plans of care. The student will be expected to integrate prior and current learning in deciding what data to collect and what data is important in developing differential nursing diagnoses. Provides an opportunity to focus on critical thinking, diagnostic-reasoning skills as students transition to the novice RN role. (Prerequisite: NURS-2782).(1 lecture hr/week plus 2 laboratory hrs/week)

NURS-3770. Nursing Research (T)
An introduction to the research process in nursing. The focus of the course is on enabling the student to appraise and utilize research findings as the basis for evidenced-based nursing practice. (Prerequisites: NURS-2782, and SOSC-2500 or STAT-2910.) (Corequisites: Registration in all year 3 fall semester nursing courses.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-3782. Clinical Nursing Experience (C)
This course is period of continuous clinical practice offered at the end of year three or as determined by the Faculty of Nursing. The focus is on assessment, goal oriented interventions and outcomes associated with clients with complex or multi system health disruption within the context of family and community, in medical, surgical, maternal/child, and paediatric settings. (Prerequisites: Completion of all year three courses). Offered on a Pass/Non Pass basis. (Prerequisites: NURS-3710, NURS-3722, NURS-3730, NURS-3770 Offered on a Pass/Non Pass basis. (72 clinical hours over 2 weeks.) Total hours (including clinical and evaluation) = 72.

NURS-3890. Community as Client (T)
An introduction to community theories, models and research, that will assist the student to promote the health of groups, aggregates and communities. Students will explore principles and strategies of assisting communities to build/shape their communities or to change factors, that may will increase healthy lifestyles, access to preventative services, decrease discrepancies in health status and outcomes for different populations including the marginalized, school children, and populations at risk for illness and premature death. The nursing tools of caring, communication, problem solving and teaching/learning are emphasized.(Prerequisites: NURS-3710, NURS-3722, NURS-3730, NURS-3770 (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-3902. Individualized Clinical Nursing Experience
This clinical practice course is intended for students who were unable to sequentially complete NURS-3722, NURS-3742, or NURS-3782 due to extenuating circumstances. The course emphasizes the practice of professional and technical skills in the care of individuals across the life span who are experiencing complex or multi-system health disruption within the context of family and community. This course may be taken only with special permission, and will be offered only if required resources are available. (Prerequisite: Completion of all year 3 non-clinical nursing courses; clinical course pre-requisites to be determined by the Faculty of Nursing on an individual basis; all non-specified courses). (Offered on a Pass/Non Pass basis.) (40 hrs/wk for 2 weeks).

NURS-3910. Basic Human Nutrition (T)
A study of the basic principles of nutrition and their relationship to health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, and restorative care. The focus will be on the nutritional requirements of healthy individuals and individuals with health disruptions across the life span. (Prerequisites: BIOC-1303, and one of BIOL-1101, BIOL-2040, BIOL-2050, or NURS-1770.) (Open to non-nursing students.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

NURS-3990. Selected Topics in Nursing
This selected topics course will offer students an opportunity to study in-depth a topic of interest to individuals preparing for a career in a health profession. The selection of topics will vary from term to term, depending on the expertise of available instructors. May include a lab component depending on the topic. Possible special topics include, Women’s Health,Indigenous Health, etc., but for a complete list of approved courses from within Nursing, please contact the Faculty of Nursing. (Open to non-Nursing students and may be taken to fulfill non-specified course requirements by BScN students.)(3 lecture hours a week, with possible lab component depending on the topic). (May be repeated for credit if content changes)

NURS-4722. Clinical Nursing Experience (C)
This course is a precepted clinical practice experience, which enables the student to synthesize theory, research, and professional and technical skills in clinical nursing practice. The expected student outcome is a beginning skill level in the competencies identified by the College of Nurses of Ontario. (Prerequisites: Completion of all required 3000-level Nursing courses, and all non-specified courses.) (Offered on a Pass/Non Pass basis.) (192 clinical hours over 6 or 12 weeks). Total hours (including orientation, clinical, simulation and evaluation) = 204.

NURS-4730. Concepts of Leadership in Nursing Practice (T)
This course focuses on the leadership and management roles of the nurse within the context of nurses' scope of practice as defined by current legislation and professional standards and expectations. The course is designed to assist nurses to become effective members of health care organizations both as employees, leaders and future managers. Content will address leadership and management theories, organizational structure, planned change, conflict resolution, organizational communication, problem solving, decision making, strategies for effective delegation, motivation, nursing care delivery approaches, and total quality management. (Prerequisites: Completion of all required 3000-level Nursing courses, and all non-specified courses.) (36 lecture hrs over 6 or 12 weeks)

NURS-4762. Clinical Nursing Experience (C)
This course is a precepted clinical practice experience within the context of community as client which enables the student to synthesize theory, research and professional and technical skills in clinical nursing practice. The expected student outcome is a beginning skill level identified by the College of Nurses of Ontario. (Prerequisites: Completion of all required 3000-level Nursing courses, and all non-sepcified courses.) (Offered on a Pass/Non Pass basis.) (16 clinical hrs/week; or 192 total clinical hrs.) Total hours (including orientation, clinical and evaluation) = 201.

NURS-4790. Issues in Global Health
This course will explore selected health issues, trends and epidemiological principles that relate to global health. This will include current research related to social determinants of health; primary health care; health care in low-resource regions and the burden of disease in developed and developing countries. Topics will also include the impact of migration, marginalization, and the effects of globalization and climate change on the health of populations. (Prerequisites: Completion of all required 3000-level Nursing courses, and all non-specified courses.) (3 lecture hours a week. Course co-requisites: NURS-4730 and one of NURS-4722 or NURS-4762) (36 lecture hrs over 6 or 12 weeks)

NURS-4810. Transition to Professional Practice
Transition to Professional Practice is a capstone course designed to facilitate transition from the role of nursing student to employment as a professional nurse. Topics discussed will include the ethical, legal, political, professional and interprofessional issues as they relate to professional accountability and safe, competent and compassionate nursing practice. This course culminates in a student designed project. (Pre-requisites NURS-3890, NURS-4730 and NURS-4790. Co-requisites NURS-4722 or NURS-4762). (3 lecture hours/week plus scholarly writing lab)

NURS-4902. Individualized Clinical Nursing Experience
This clinical practice course is intended for students who were unable to complete a required Level 4 clinical course (NURS-4722 or NURS-4762) due to extenuating circumstances. This course emphasizes the practice of professional and technical skills in a clinical setting that will enable to students to obtain course competencies that are consistent with the course that student could not complete as a result of extenuating circumstances. This course may be taken only with special permission, and will be offered only if required resources are available. (Prerequisite: Completion of all non-clinical nursing courses in the level in which the student is enrolled; clinical course pre-requisites to be determined by the Faculty of Nursing on an individual basis). (Offered on a Pass/Non Pass basis) (192 hours over 6-12 weeks) (Students who have successfully completed all of the usual clinical courses for their current academic year are not eligible to take NURS-4902.)

NURS-1900. Writing for the Professional Nurse
This course introduces the principles of effective written communication that are essential in the diverse roles of a nursing professional. The aim is to help the learner develop the skills to accurately and reliably communicate written information in a variety of forms: personal reflections, documentation in charts/records, and scholarly writings (e.g., educational materials, abstracts, posters, journal articles, project reports). (Prerequisite: Admission to the collaborative undergraduate nursing program. Corequisites: Registration in all courses required for first year fall semester) (3 lecture hours per week). 3 credits