Semester 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
NRSG 103
Nursing in Canada
3
Your studies will focus on nursing in Canada. You will learn about the healthcare system and describe the nursing profession in Canada. You will identify the roles and responsibilities of a registered nurse and describe client-centered and collaborative care. You will learn the Canadian Nursing Association’s Code of Ethics and examine ethical and legal issues in nursing. You will apply theory related to critical thinking, decision making, the nursing process, and teaching and learning. You will examine the role of the nurse as a leader and describe emerging trends for nursing in Canada.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Prior Learning
NRSG 120
Fundamentals of Canadian Nursing Communication
3
You will study the importance of therapeutic communication skills for Canadian nurses. You will recognize commonly used medical terminology and apply the principles of basic communication skills in an interprofessional healthcare setting. You will identify the concepts of health teaching and conflict management skills in dealing with clients and their families.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Prior Learning
Semester 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
NRSG 104
Health Assessment
4
You will learn how to conduct a systematic holistic health assessment, and how to adapt your health assessment techniques across the lifespan. You will demonstrate a modified head-to-toe assessment, applicable in any clinical practice education setting.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): NRSG 104CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Prior Learning
You will explain the importance of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and outline major medication classifications and nursing implications. You will describe general nursing roles and responsibilities related to medication administration in Canada and identify medication therapy for special populations. You will calculate correct medication dosages, explore the concept of pain and the associated nursing implications, as well as identify complementary and alternative medication therapies.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): PHAR 202CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Prior Learning
Semester 3
Code
Name/Description
Credits
NRSG 221
Adult Health Nursing
4
You will focus on nursing care required to support clients facing surgery, experiencing cancer and undergoing alterations in immune function. You will also examine the nursing care required to support clients experiencing a wide range of health alterations in cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, metabolic, digestive, oxygenation, neurological, psychosocial, sexuality and reproduction, and musculoskeletal systems.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): PHAR 202
Equivalent Course(s): NRSG 221CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Prior Learning
NRSG 222
Gerontological Nursing
3
You will study the growth and development of elderly clients, considering how nurses can assist the elderly and their caregivers to achieve healthy aging. Nursing care required to support elderly clients with issues related to medications, psychosocial health, complex health needs, and loss and grief will also be discussed.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): NRSG 222CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Prior Learning
Semester 4
Code
Name/Description
Credits
CLIN 209
Clinical Practice Education Experience
16
Progressing through an instructor-led to a preceptor-led clinical practice education experience, you will transition to a Canadian Registered Nurse. You will demonstrate competence in theoretical and practical knowledge in nursing, make use of effective communication skills, and perform a self-evaluation. You will also provide holistic, safe, competent, ethical, and professional nursing care.
Credit Units: 16
Course Hours: 240.0
Prerequisites(s): NRSG 223
Equivalent Course(s): CLIN 209CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Clinical/Practicum-Individual, Online, Prior Learning
NRSG 223
Clinical Skills Lab
5
You will learn to practice the nursing skills and assessments required for each body system. You will demonstrate competence in theoretical and practical knowledge in nursing, as well as safely administer medications, blood, and blood products. Finally, you will consolidate your learning by performing an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).
Credit Units: 5
Course Hours: 75.0
Prerequisites(s): NRSG 104, PHAR 202
Equivalent Course(s): NRSG 223CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning