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NSG1210	Nursing and Health I	5 cr.
Introduction to the concept of health and nursing as a health care option. Beginning level examination of the ecosystem and Canada's sociopolitical environment with an emphasis on determinants of health and risk factor identification. Cultural and spiritual influences on health and illness are examined. Historical perspectives and current dimensions of professional nursing practice with a focus on responsibility and accountability are discussed. The nature of the client and client situations are explored. Sources of nursing knowledge, nursing paradigms and nursing process are introduced in the context of professional practice. Corequisites: NSG1115,NSG1315.NSG1210ANursing and Health I 5 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG1220	Nursing and Health II	3 cr.
Introduction to health promotion, illness and injury prevention, epidemiological principles, teaching-learning and change theories. The learner explores a variety of interventions to enhance, maintain and protect health. Particular attention to gender issues in health. Professional standards and ethical codes are examined in light of the learner's clinical experiences. Specific nursing theories are used to explain clinical perspectives. Prerequisite: NSG1210 Corequisites: NSG1115,NSG1316.NSG1220ANursing and Health II 3 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG1225	Practicum II	2 cr.
APPLICATION OF THEORY WITH CLIENTS IN SITUATIONS OF NORMALITY AND SIMPLE RISK AND MORBIDITY. STUDENTS LEARN TO IDENTIFY SITUATIONS OF CRISIS AND TO DIRECT CLIENTS OF APPROPRIATE HEALTH RESOURCES. ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE, MAINTAIN AND PROTECT HEALTH IN IDENTIFIED GROUPS IS THE FOCUS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE. Corequisites: NSG1220,NSG1316.NSG1225APracticum II 2 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG1315	Health Assessment I	3 cr.
STUDY OF BASIC PRINCIPLES AND COMPONENTS OF A COMPREHENSIVE HOLISTIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF THE HEALTHY ADULT, INCLUDING PHYSICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, SEXUAL, CULTURAL, SPRIRITUAL, FAMILIAL, COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DIMENSIONS IN SITUATIONS OF NORMALITY AND RISK WITH MINOR FOCUS ON CRISIS AND MORBIDITY. NORMS FOR ADULTS ARE OUTLINED AND LEARNERS DEVELOP RISK FACTOR PROFILES. Corequisite: NSG1210.NSG1315AHealth Assessment I 3 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG1316	Health Assessment II	2 cr.
Principles learned in Health Assessment I applied in holistic assessments of normal variations across the life- span. Prerequisite: NSG1315 Corequisites: NSG1115,NSG1220.NSG1316AHealth Assessment II 2 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG1515	Int�gration I	2 cr.
ON EXAMINE L'EXP�RIENCE ET LES VALEURS DES �TUDIANTS � TITRE D'APPRENANTS ET DE PRATICIENS D�BUTANTS. L'ACCENT EST PLAC� SUR LA MANI�RE DONT CETTE EXP�RIENCE ET CES VALEURS SONT RELI�ES AUX OBJECTIFS PERSONNELS ET PROFESSIONNELS DES APPRENANTS. ON DEMANDE TOUT PARTICULI�REMENT � L'�TUDIANT D'IDENTIFIER SON PROPRE STYLE D'APPRENTISSAGE ET D'EXPLORER LES RESSOURCES DISPONIBLES POUR CET APPRENTISSAGE, Y COMPRIS LES ORDINATEURS. ON EXAMINE LES BASES DE LA COMMUNICATION TH�RAPEUTIQUE ET DE LA DYNAMIQUE DE GROUPE. Concomitants : NSG1610,NSG1620,NSG1625,NSG1715,NSG1716. BACK TO TOP

NSG1610	Soins infirmiers et sant� I	5 cr.
Introduction aux concepts reli�s � la sant� et � la profession d'infirmi�re en tant qu'options de soins de sant�. �tude, au niveau d�butant, de l'�cosyst�me et de l'environnement sociopolitique du Canada, avec un accent sur les causes d�terminantes de la sant� et l'inventaire des facteurs de risque. On �tudie les �l�ments culturels et spirituels influant sur la sant� et la maladie. Les dimensions historiques et les conditions actuelles de la pratique professionnelle des soins infirmiers sont discut�es, et une place importante est r�serv�e aux notions de responsabilit� et d'imputabilit�. On examine la nature des clients et des situations dans lesquelles ils se trouvent. Les sources de connaissances infirmi�res, les paradigmes infirmiers et la d�marche infirmi�re sont pr�sent�s dans le contexte de la pratique professionnelle. Concomitants : NSG1515,NSG1715. BACK TO TOP

NSG1620	Soins infirmiers et sant� II	3 cr.
Introduction aux notions de promotion de la sant� et de pr�vention de la maladie et des blessures, aux principes d'�pid�miologie, aux m�thodes d'enseignement et d'apprentissage et aux th�ories du changement. L'�tudiant se familiarise avec une s�rie d'interventions susceptibles de rehausser, de maintenir et de prot�ger la sant�. Une attention sp�cifique est port�e aux particularit�s des deux sexes et aux questions qui y sont reli�es dans le secteur de la sant�. On examine les normes professionnelles et les codes d'�thique � la lumi�re des exp�riences cliniques de l'�tudiant. Des th�ories particuli�res de soins infirmiers sont utilis�es pour expliquer les dimensions cliniques. Pr�alable: NSG1610 Concomitants : NSG1515,NSG1716. BACK TO TOP

NSG1625	Stage clinique II	2 cr.
On applique les notions th�oriques � des clients se trouvant dans des situations normales ou comportant des risques simples et une morbidit� l�g�re. Les �tudiants apprennent � d�celer les situations de crise et � diriger les clients vers les ressources de soins appropri�es. Le stage clinique insiste sur les activit�s susceptibles de rehausser, de maintenir et de prot�ger la sant�. Concomitants : NSG1620,NSG1716. BACK TO TOP

NSG1715	�valuation de la sant� I	3 cr.
�tude des principes de base et des �l�ments d'une �valuation compl�te de la sant� globale de l'adulte bien portant. Ceci comprend les dimensions physique, psychosociale, sexuelle, culturelle, spirituelle, familiale, communautaire et environnementale dans des situations de normalit� et de risque, avec une insistance mineure sur la crise et la morbidit�. Les normes relatives aux adultes sont expos�es, et l'�tudiant �labore des profils de facteurs de risque. Concomitant : NSG1610. BACK TO TOP

NSG1716	�valuation de la sant� II	2 cr.
Les principes appris dans le cours �valuation de la sant� physique I sont appliqu�s � des �valuations globales de la sant� au cours du cycle des diff�rents �ges de la vie. Pr�alable: NSG1715 Concomitants : NSG1515,NSG1620. BACK TO TOP

NSG2103	Theory in Nursing	3 cr.
A variety of nursing theories and models as well as their relevance and implications for nursing practice are emphasized throughout the course. Comparison of theories, their philosophical underpinnings, and their use in explaining phenomena of interest to the discipline are explored. Corequisites: NSG2200,NSG2235.NSG2103A3 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG2115	Integration II	2 cr.
Elements of professional practice are considered including ethical decision-making, legal implications, collaborative and interdisciplinary practice and local professional organizations. Group process and conflict resolution in health care teams and client groups are addressed. The learner explores influences of self as nurse and as family member on nurse client relationships. Helping relationships with family as client are explored. Characteristics of various client groups are examined in light of the student's area of clinical practice. Use of an increasing repertoire of learning strategies enhance scholarly development. Student begins to set personal and professional learning goals. Prerequisite: NSG1115 Corequisites: NSG2200,NSG2235.NSG2115A2 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG2200	Nursing and Health III	6 cr.
Focus on individuals across the life span and families as client in the context of their communities. Health needs of particular groups in situations of normality, predictable developmental stressors and, to a lesser extent, risk, crisis, and morbidity are studied. Community resources relevant to the clients' geographic area are explored. Intervention strategies related to enhancing, maintaining and protecting health are addressed. Modifications in nursing approaches to meet developmental needs across the life span and to prevent crises are identified. Prerequisite: NSG1220 Corequisites: NSG2103,NSG2115,NSG2235,NSG3302.NSG2200A6 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG2235	Practicum III	6 cr.
Activities designed to enhance, protect, maintain, and to begin restoring health with individual and family clients in the context of their community. Laboratory experiences are designed to prepare students for the practice settings. Prerequisite: NSG1225 Corequisites: NSG2103,NSG2200.NSG2235A6 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG2503	Th�ories des sciences infirmi�res	3 cr.
Examen d'une vari�t� de th�ories et de mod�les en sciences infirmi�res, ainsi que de leur applicabilit� et de leurs implications au sein de la pratique infirmi�re. Comparaison des th�ories, de leurs assises philosophiques et de leur utilisation pour expliquer les ph�nom�nes pertinents. Pendant tout le cours, l'accent est plac� sur les liens existant entre la th�orie et la pratique. Concomitants : NSG2600,NSG2635. BACK TO TOP

NSG2515	Int�gration II	2 cr.
�tude d'�l�ments de la pratique infirmi�re professionnelle, tels que: d�ontologie, aspects juridiques et l�gaux, collaboration et travail interdisciplinaire, associations professionnelles locales. �tude de la dynamique de groupe et de la r�solution des conflits au sein des �quipes de soins et des groupes de clients. L'�tudiant se penche sur la mani�re dont ses particularit�s personnelles - en tant qu'intervenant et en tant que membre de sa famille influencent les relations infirmierclient. �tude de la relation d'aide aupr�s des familles-clientes. Les caract�ristiques de divers groupes de clients sont examin�es en tenant compte du domaine de pratique clinique de l'�tudiant. Le recours � un inventaire �largi de strat�gies d'apprentissage favorise l'appronfondissement des connaissances. L'�tudiant commence � se fixer des objectifs d'apprentissage personnels et professionnels. Pr�alable: NSG1515 Concomitants : NSG2600,NSG2635. BACK TO TOP

NSG2600	Soins infirmiers et sant� III	6 cr.
L'accent est mis sur les personnes aux divers stades de la vie et sur les familles dans le contexte de leurs communaut�s. On �tudie les besoins reli�s � la sant� de groupes particuliers dans des situations normales, ainsi que les agents de stress pr�visibles en cours de d�veloppement et, dans une moindre mesure, les risques, les situations de crise et la morbidit�. On examine les ressources communautaires disponibles dans la r�gion g�ographique des clients. On se penche sur les strat�gies d'intervention visant � rehausser, � maintenir et � prot�ger la sant�. On d�termine les modifications que l'on peut apporter aux soins infirmiers pour r�pondre aux besoins des diff�rents �ges de la vie et pour pr�venir les crises. Pr�alable: NSG1620 Concomitants : NSG2503,NSG2515,NSG2635,NSG3702. BACK TO TOP

NSG2635	Stage clinique III	6 cr.
Activit�s visant � rehausser, � maintenir et � prot�ger la sant�, ainsi qu'� commencer � restaurer la sant� chez les clients (personnes et familles) dans le contexte de leurs communaut�s. Les s�ances de laboratoire pr�parent l'�tudiant � la pratique dans diff�rents milieux. Pr�alable: NSG1625 Concomitants : NSG2503,NSG2600. BACK TO TOP

NSG3108	Introduction to Nursing Science Concepts and Theories	3 cr.
Introduction to the terminology of theoretical thinking and some concepts and theories in the developing science of nursing. Conceptual domains of person, environment, health and nursing are compared in several grand theories of nursing. Topics discussed include: purposes and levels of theory and relationship among nursing practice, theory development and research; substantive assumptions underlying nursing process and three types of clinical judgements contributing to nursing care; middle theories of nursing diagnosis. BACK TO TOP

NSG3115	Integration III	2 cr.
Examination of selected themes from nursing and support courses. Elements of professional practice and ethical/legal issues pertaining to the various clinical settings are explored. The student begins to select specific situations from practice and engages in critical reflection. Emphasis on communication within interdisciplinary teams and continued development as learner and professional. Prerequisite: NSG2115 Corequisites: NSG3130,NSG3140.NSG3115A2 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG3116	Nursing and Health	3 cr.
Examination of evolution of health concepts in domains of both health professionals and traditional healers, using a nursing theory and nursing process frameworks; determinants of health and elements critical to ecological balance; importance of health promotion frameworks in guiding nursing practice. Intervention tools and provincial and federal mandates are explored. Key epidemiological concepts used in the assessment of risk are examined. Students apply epidemiological principles to define target groups, assess patterns of risk, select and evaluate risk reduction strategies. BACK TO TOP

NSG3118	Nursing as a Social Force	3 cr.
Effectiveness of nurses and nursing in influencing social systems examined in a historical, economic, and cultural context. Theories of leadership and change, policy development and political process are incorporated. Students critically analyze current issues in nursing in the context of the theoretical bases of the course. BACK TO TOP

NSG3120	Ethical and Legal Basis for Nursing	3 cr.
Examination of the ethical and legal dimensions of nursing practice. Values, cultural impact on moral stances, ethical principles, nursing ethics, rights and responsibilities of clients and practitioners, ethical decision-making and application of legal principles in health care are discussed. Students identify their own values and the values of the health care system. Legal implications for nursing are discussed and students systematically analyze ethical dilemmas. BACK TO TOP

NSG3122	Therapeutic Interaction: Individual and Group	3 cr.
Focuses on developing skills of facilitation, behaviour change, problem-solving, interpersonal interaction, and assertiveness in both one-to- one and group contexts to increase nurses' sensitivity to psychosocial issues confronting clients throughout the health care system. Special emphasis on modification of communication for special clients such as the elderly and those from other cultural groups. Micro counselling format and other counselling/communications models are organizing frameworks. BACK TO TOP

NSG3130	Nursing and Health IV	6 cr.
Examines the concepts of risk, morbidity and crisis as they relate to prevalent health problems using a variety of theoretical perspectives. Supportive care of individuals across the lifespan in the context of their family and community is explored, with an emphasis on evidence based practice. The socio-political environment for care and principles of service planning are addressed. Prerequisite: NSG2200 Corequisites: NSG3115,NSG3235.NSG3130A6 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG3140	Nursing and Health V	2 cr.
Focus on the principles and practices which support disease prevention and health promotion of populations. Students are introduced to concepts of aggregates and communities. Epidemiological tools to assess and monitor community trends, determine risk identify vulnerable or underserved populations, and priority health issues affecting aggregates and communities are discussed. Students are introduced to nursing and health promotion planning models of programs targeting aggregates and communities. Qualitative approaches for community assessment are explored. Prerequisite: NSG2200 Corequisite: NSG3115.NSG3140A2 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG3235	Practicum IV	8 cr.
Application of principles and concepts learned in NSG3130.Students assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of individuals across the lifespan in the context of the family and community with prevalent health problems. Clinical settings include laboratory, health care facilities, and/or home care settings. Prerequisite: NSG2235 Corequisites: NSG3130,NSG3320.NSG3235A8 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG3245	Practicum V	3 cr.
Students identify the health status of a community or aggregate and priority health issues. The process includes dialoguing with community members to explore alternate perspectives of community health problems. Community nursing diagnoses are formulated based on the analysis and interpretation of both quantitative and qualitative assessment data. Students share results and obtain feedback from colleagues and community members in order to develop nursing objectives. Prerequisite: NSG2235 NSG3245A3 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG3300	Special Topics in Nursing	3 cr.
Topics of particular concern to nursing and health care. Contact the School for current offerings. BACK TO TOP

NSG3302	Research in Nursing and Health	3 cr.
Research methods, critical evaluation and appraisal of research on health care. Concepts and principles underlying development of studies and criteria for evaluation are applied to studies employing various research models. Identification of components of research studies, strengths and weaknesses, and implications for practice. Prerequisite: or corequisite(s): HSS2381.NSG3302A3 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG3308	Community Health Nursing - Theory	3 cr.
Examination of concepts, principles and approaches relevant to first level practice in community health nursing. Focus on nursing of families and population groups using a nursing theory and nursing process. Content is organized around health promotion, illness prevention, health maintenance, populations at risk and levels of prevention. Exploration of the health care system in terms of structure, function, distribution of client (individuals, families, community) needs and the role of the nurse. Prerequisites: NSG3108,NSG3116 NSG3308 and NSG3309 must be taken within two consecutive semesters. BACK TO TOP

NSG3309	Community Health Nursing - Clinical	3 cr.
Guided clinical practice in selected community settings facilitates the application of theoretical concepts and skill development. Clinical conferences with faculty members assist students in relating theory to practice. Prerequisite: NSG3308 BACK TO TOP

NSG3313	Health Assessment	3 cr.
Holistic nursing assessment of individuals' health using a nursing theory for primary prevention assessment and intervention. Key epidemiological concepts are used to assess individuals' risk. Development of advanced assessment skills necessary to conduct system-directed examination of healthy adults. Students also describe deviations from normal and have a beginning ability to direct the physical assessment relevant to these findings. This course comprises a 1-credit laboratory component. BACK TO TOP

NSG3320	Nursing and Mental Disorders	3 cr.
Concepts of mental illness, etiology, symptomatology and approaches to therapy are discussed from a perspective of nursing practice and intervention. Stress, defense mechanisms, maladaptive behaviours and severe behaviour disorders are examined. Corequisite: NSG3235. BACK TO TOP

NSG3515	Int�gration III	2 cr.
Examen de th�mes choisis dans les cours de sciences infirmi�res et les cours connexes. Certains aspects de la pratique professionnelles sont examin�s, ainsi que les dimensions �thiques et les aspects juridiques des soins dans les divers milieux cliniques. Les �tudiants commencent � s�lectionner des situations particuli�res dans la pratique et s'engagent dans un processus de r�flexion critique. L'accent est mis sur la communication avec les membres des �quipes pluridisciplinaires et sur le perfectionnement continu en mati�re d'apprentissage et de pratique professionnelle. Pr�alable: NSG2515 Concomitants : NSG3530,NSG3540. BACK TO TOP

NSG3530	Soins infirmiers et sant� IV	6 cr.
Les concepts de risque, de morbidit� et de crise concernant les probl�mes de sant� pr�dominants sont �tudi�s � la lumi�re de diverses perspectives th�oriques. Des soins de soutien � l'individu de tout �ge sont explor�s dans le contexte de la famille et de la communaut�, dans une perspective clinique reposant sur des donn�es empiriques. L'environnement socio-politique des soins et les principes de planification des services �tudi�s. Pr�alable: NSG2600 Concomitants : NSG3515,NSG3635. BACK TO TOP

NSG3540	Soins infirmiers et sant� V	2 cr.
L'accent est mis sur les principes et les pratiques en sant� communautaire qui favorisent la pr�vention des maladies et la promotion de la sant� des populations. On se penche sur les concepts d'agr�gats et de communaut�s. On discute des outils �pid�miologiques permettant d'�valuer et de surveiller les tendances communautaires, de d�terminer les risques, de rep�rer les populations vuln�rables ou mal desservies, ainsi que des questions de sant� prioritaires concernant les agr�gats et les communaut�s. On examine des m�thodes qualitatives d'�valuation communautaire. Pr�alable: NSG2600 Concomitant : NSG3515. BACK TO TOP

NSG3635	Stage clinique IV	8 cr.
Application des principes et des concepts appris dans le cours NSG3530.Les �tudiants collectent les donn�es, planifient, interviennent et �valuent les soins infirmiers fournis � des personnes de tout �ge dans le contexte de la famille et de la communaut�, selon la pr�valence des probl�mes de sant� rencontr�s. Les exp�riences cliniques se situent en laboratoire, en �tablissement de sant� et/ou en services de soins � domicile. Pr�alable: NSG2635 Concomitants : NSG3530,NSG3720. BACK TO TOP

NSG3645	Stage clinique V	3 cr.
Les �tudiants d�crivent l'�tat de sant� d'une communaut� et identifient les questions de sant� prioritaires. La d�marche comprend des �changes avec la communaut� afin de permettre aux gens d'exprimer leur perception des probl�mes de sant� de leur communaut�. La formulation des diagnostics infirmiers relatifs aux communaut�s est fond�e sur l'analyse et l'interpr�tation de donn�es d'�valuation quantitative et qualitative. Les �tudiants discutent des r�sultats avec leurs coll�gues et les membres de la communaut� et �tablissent des diagnostics infirmiers en tenant compte des opinions exprim�es par chacun. Pr�alables: NSG2635,NSG3540 BACK TO TOP

NSG3702	Recherche en sciences infirmi�res et en sant�	3 cr.
M�thodologie, appr�ciation et �valuation critique de la recherche en soins de sant�. Concepts et principes sous-jacents � plusieurs mod�les de recherche et utilisation de crit�res d'�valuation. Identification de composantes d'une recherche, analyse des forces et faiblesses des mod�les �tudi�s; implications pour la pratique. Pr�alable: ou concomitant(s): HSS2781. BACK TO TOP

NSG3720	Psychopathologie	3 cr.
Les concepts de maladie mentale, d'�tiologie et de symptomatologie et les modes d'approche th�rapeutique sont abord�s dans la perspective de la pratique et de l'intervention infirmi�re. On examine les ph�nom�nes de stress, les m�canismes de d�fense, les comportements maladapt�s et les troubles comportementaux graves. Concomitant : NSG3635. BACK TO TOP

NSG4106	Psychosocial Nursing	3 cr.
Enhancement of nurses' ability to deal with psychosocial issues and provide relevant and effective nursing care to individuals and groups. Focus on demonstrating the ability to follow the client through exploration, understanding and action phases of the therapeutic relationship using a counselling/communications framework. Additional emphasis will be placed on the group as client. Nursing process, nursing diagnosis and a nursing conceptual model will be utilized to ensure holistic care. Prerequisite: NSG3122 This course comprises a 1-credit clinical component. BACK TO TOP

NSG4110	Family Dynamics in Nursing Practice	3 cr.
Using an appropriate nursing model and family theory, this course will help the nurse to gain basic knowledge of family dynamics, and the different elements which affect family dynamics. Building on this theoretical base, the emphasis will be on enabling the nurse to assess a family's dynamics and health status. This focus is in order to help the family increase their awareness concerning their health status, health patterns and movement towards the family's self-care. BACK TO TOP

NSG4112	Concepts of Child Health Nursing - Part 1	3 cr.
INCREASES STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VARIABLES THAT IMPACT ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH. CONCEPTS OF CHILD HEALTH WILL BE DISCUSSED. APPROPRIATE MIDRANGE THEORIES: BIOMEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL, PSYCHODYNAMIC, SOCIOLOGICAL, FAMILY INTERACTIVE AND COGNITIVE, ARE USED TO DESCRIBE AND EXPLAIN CONCEPTS OF HEALTH RELATED TO CHILDREN. BACK TO TOP

NSG4114	Concepts of Child Health Nursing - Part 2	3 cr.
Increases students' awareness and knowledge of internal and external variables that impact on the nursing care of ill children. Concepts of child health nursing in both the primary and tertiary care settings are discussed. Appropriate midrange theories: biomedical, behavioral, psychodynamic, sociological, family interactive and cognitive are used to describe and explain concepts of illness related to children. Students will have the opportunity to apply concepts in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: NSG4112 or special permission from the course professor. This course comprises a 1-credit clinical component. BACK TO TOP

NSG4115	Integration IV	2 cr.
Focus on the ethical and legal issues related to the various populations encountered during clinical experiences. Professional issues related to the national and international organization and delivery of nursing services are addressed. Learners examine issues of organizational behavior, organizational change, and leadership. Students identify career goals and professional paths. Prerequisite: NSG3115 Corequisites: NSG4130,NSG4140.NSG4115A2 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG4122	Community Development in Nursing	3 cr.
Exploration of concepts, approaches and necessary skills required to engage in community development as an approach to health promotion practice using several theoretical frameworks. The process for developing partnerships within the community of interest, and for mobilizing resources and skills to build community capacity and well-being are examined. Prerequisites: NSG3308,NSG3309 This course comprises a 1-credit clinical component. BACK TO TOP

NSG4124	Acute and Chronic Care in the Community	3 cr.
Development of student's skill in providing nursing care in the community to individuals with acute and chronic conditions and their families. Modifications in care required in home, community and work settings, application of research in home care and nursing in the community will be emphasized in developing the student's ability to implement nursing process within the home and other community settings. Prerequisites: NSG3308,NSG3309 This course comprises a 1-credit clinical component. BACK TO TOP

NSG4130	Nursing and Health VI	3 cr.
Examines the concepts of risk, morbidity and crisis as they relate to complex health problems. Explores supportive care of individuals across the lifespan in the context of family and community. Emphasizes the theoretical and research base which guides practice. Learners begin to identify researchable questions. Addresses socio-political environment for acute care service planning. Prerequisites: NSG3130,NSG3140 Corequisites: NSG4115,NSG4235.NSG4130A3 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG4140	Nursing and Health VII	3 cr.
Explores strategies and related theories for building supportive environments and modifying health damaging environments. Discussion of concepts of social systems, social change and community participation to provide a basis for understanding selected community organisation models and their application to community health nursing practice. Examines strategies for community organisation and building community partnerships with diverse populations. Use of health assessment data, appropriate theories and methods in evaluating the effectiveness of community health programs. Discussion of ethical influences on community health and multicomponent programs. Prerequisites: NSG3130,NSG3140 Corequisite: NSG4145.NSG4140A3 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG4145	Practicum VII	3 cr.
Application of theoretical concepts to specific interventions to build supportive environments and promote community action. Students develop skills in building effective relationships with community partners; using the empowerment cycle of assessment, action and reflection; and working with complementary intervention strategies with diverse populations. Students participate as members of community program teams. Prerequisite: NSG3245 Corequisite: NSG4140.NSG4145A3 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG4160	Elements of Patient Teaching	3 cr.
This course introduces the theoretical foundations of the process of patient teaching in nursing. The role of education in health care and learning needs associated with health status are examined. Course content includes current learning theories and factors affecting patient learning. Selected teaching strategies and criteria for development of teaching materials will be reviewed. The focus of the course is on the educative process rather than on specific content for educational programs. BACK TO TOP

NSG4170	Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Breast-feeding	3 cr.
Development of knowledge in breast-feeding and health promotion strategies to assist the student to promote, support and protect breast-feeding at the individual, family, aggregate and community levels. Socio-cultural, developmental, physiological and psychological determinants of breast-feeding within the context of health promotion frameworks and Neuman's Systems Model. Issues around infant feeding increase understanding of the importance of coalition building, advocacy, social marketing, healthy public policy and creating supportive community environments. Eight hours of clinical experience in three settings. BACK TO TOP

NSG4172	Supportive Care Cancer Nursing	3 cr.
Specialized knowledge and skills in the care of individuals with cancer. Research-based emphasis on assessment, nursing diagnosis, plan of treatment, supportive care. Major theoretical and practice issues related to the scope of cancer care. Cancer prevention, detection, and epidemiology. Preparation for oncology nursing certification examination. Course open to 4th year Generic students. BACK TO TOP

NSG4190	Pathophysiology for the Nurse Practitioner	3 cr.
This course uses a systems approach to examine concepts in pathophysiology as a basis for advanced nursing practice in primary health care. Common themes that interface with pathophysiological concepts such as changes throughout the lifespan, stress, pain and cellular proliferation will be integrated into each system. The course will provide a comprehensive overview of the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of diseases in adults and children. This course is open to NP students only. BACK TO TOP

NSG4205	High Risk Antepartum Nursing	6 cr.
Increases nurses' competence in the care of pregnant women experiencing complications during the antepartum period. Objectives center on the identification, assessment, and care of the woman experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, the fetus/newborn and the family. Concentrates on evidence- based nursing care, use of nursing models and critical- thinking, in a family-centered perspective. Clinical component (78 hours) allows students to broaden their knowledge and apply theory to practice. Clinical occurs throughout the academic year, primarily in antepartum settings. BACK TO TOP

NSG4207	High Risk Intrapartum Nursing	6 cr.
Increases nurses' competence in the care of pregnant women experiencing complications during the intrapartum period. Objectives center on the identification, assessment, and care of the woman experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, the fetus/newborn and the family. Concentrates on evidence-based nursing care, use of nursing models and critical-thinking, in a family- centered perspective. Clinical component (78 hours) allows students to broaden their knowledge and apply theory to practice. Clinical occurs throughout the academic year, primarily in intrapartum settings. BACK TO TOP

NSG4208	Community Mental Health Nursing	6 cr.
Using a nursing conceptual framework, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention principles are used to assess and intervene in mental health problems with high risk groups in the community setting. Clinical practice in community mental health agencies animates and augments theory. Prerequisites: NSG3308,NSG3309 This course comprises a 3-credit clinical component. BACK TO TOP

NSG4209	High Risk Neonatal Nursing	6 cr.
Increases nurses' competence in the care of the at-risk neonate and family. Objectives center on the identification, assessment, and care of the high-risk newborn and family, beginning from time of conception through birth until one month of age. Concentrates on evidence-based nursing care, use of nursing models and critical-thinking, in a family-centered perspective. Clinical component (78 hours) allows students to broaden their knowledge and apply theory to practice. Clinical occurs throughout the academic year in a variety of settings. BACK TO TOP

NSG4211	Critical Care Neonatal Nursing	6 cr.
Using a nursing model, increases competence in the identification and management of the critically ill neonate. Emphasis is placed on discussion of pathophysiological process, patient assessment, problem identification, formulation of a plan of care, and management of the neonate during the critical phases of illness. The 78-hour clinical component will focus on the integration and application of classroom theory to nursing care of the critically-ill neonate. Clinical experience will be used to develop and refine cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills. Students take an active role in assessing laboratory data, decision-making and patient care in the NICU. They acquire the skills needed to intervene in crisis identification and management of the critically-ill neonate. Prerequisite: NSG4209 BACK TO TOP

NSG4235	Practicum VI	5 cr.
Application of principles and concepts learned in NSG4130.Students work as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the nursing care of individuals across the lifespan with complex health problems in the context of the family and community. Clinical settings include laboratory, health care facilities and home-based services. Prerequisite: NSG3235 Corequisite: NSG4130.NSG4235A5 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG4290	Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis	8 cr.
This theory and practice course is designed to prepare students to conduct a full range of health assessments towards the goal of providing comprehensive and holistic care and determining/monitoring health status and disease symptomatology of clients throughout the age spectrum. Emphasis will be placed on the delivery of the major components of primary health care services: health promotion, prevention of disease, and injuries, cure, rehabilitation and support services. Students will further advance their clinical decision-making and diagnostic reasoning skills in care of individuals, families and communities at various stages of development. This course is open to NP students only. BACK TO TOP

NSG4302	Palliative Care Nursing	3 cr.
This course examines the basic principles of palliation as they apply to the nursing care of dying patients and their families. Using a nursing practice model, nursing diagnoses common to palliative patients are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on examining the various nursing strategies that assist patients and families to cope with the dying and grieving process. The clinical component provides students with the opportunity to apply a theoretical nursing framework when caring for dying patients and their family and to interact with community agencies supportive to palliative patients and their families. This course comprises a 1-credit clinical component. BACK TO TOP

NSG4304	Sociocultural Concepts of Aging	3 cr.
Study of aging in Canada from individual and population perspectives. Examines size, composition and distribution of the senior population as well as social and cultural theories of aging. Social and cultural institutions as well as contemporary problems and issues affecting senior Canadians will be studied. Students meet directly with representative groups of aging population. BACK TO TOP

NSG4306	Promoting Healthy Aging through Nursing Practice	3 cr.
Uses a systemic approach to describe normal age-related changes in older adults. Concentrates on functional and physical assessment of the older adult, differentiating normal age-related findings from those that indicate pathology. Prerequisite: or Corequisite: NSG4304 BACK TO TOP

NSG4316	Concepts and Strategies of Elder Care	3 cr.
Examines major concepts essential to nursing care of elderly patients in acute or chronic care situations. Concepts of immobility, instability, incontinence and intellectual impairment and nursing challenges engendered by these situations will be given prominence, as will chronicity and quality of life. Nursing interventions having a conservation framework will be discussed. Clinical experiences will be chosen to correspond with the student's chosen topic of care. Prerequisite: or Corequisite: NSG4304 This course comprises a 1-credit clinical component. BACK TO TOP

NSG4320	Nursing Leadership in Health Care Organizations	3 cr.
A survey course introducing students to concepts underlying the management of patient care within health care organizations. Basic organizational and administrative theories are applied to nursing. Application of leadership, change and decision theories in an administrative context will be discussed. Roles of nurses in providing leadership in different organizational formats, assuring and measuring quality of nursing care, determining resource distribution, human resource management and program evaluation are discussed. Prerequisite: NSG3118 BACK TO TOP

NSG4390	Nurse Practitioner Roles and Responsibilities	3 cr.
This course will examine the roles and responsibilities of the primary health care nurse practitioner in enhancing client health and health services. The following will be addressed: historical development, relationships with clients, legal and ethical considerations, scope of practice, relationships with other health care providers, functioning in interdisciplinary teams, primary health care policy formulation, political strategies and role transformation and care of self. This course is open to NP students only. BACK TO TOP

NSG4402	Occupational Health Nursing	6 cr.
This course focuses on individuals and groups as workers, in the context of their workplace, in terms of their work and from the perspective of their health needs and patterns of function. A nursing model will be used in the nursing process, contingent on its utility in particular situations. Prerequisites: NSG3308,NSG3309 This course comprises a 2-credit clinical component in the winter session. BACK TO TOP

NSG4445	Consolidation Practicum	8 cr.
This intensive practicum provides students with an opportunity to begin the process of transition from senior student to beginning practitioner. The learner selects an area of practice based on learning and career goals. Emphasis is placed on integration and synthesis of previous knowledge and skills, and on integration of theory and research in practice. There are opportunities for small group reflections on the issues generated in practice. Prerequisites: NSG4130,NSG4140,NSG4145,NSG4235 Corequisite: NSG4115.NSG4445A8 cr. BACK TO TOP

NSG4490	Therapeutics in Primary Health Care	8 cr.
This theory and practice course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required of a nurse practitioner in managing health and injury using a variety of clinical therapeutic strategies. Three types of therapeutics included in the course are: pharmacology, complementary and advanced counselling. This course is open to NP students only. BACK TO TOP

NSG4499	Integrative Practicum 1	2 cr.
The course comprises 6 hours of student/faculty seminar and 29 hours of clinical practicum each week. This final course will build on the student's knowledge and experience gained in previous courses and will focus on methods to integrate theory with clinical practice. Prerequisite: all other courses of the Primary Health Care Practitioner Certificate program. This course is open to NP students only. BACK TO TOP

NSG4515	Int�gration IV	2 cr.
Ce cours met en relief les aspects �thiques et juridiques des exp�riences cliniques faites aupr�s de divers segments de population. Il traite de questions professionnelles reli�es aux associations nationales et internationales et aux modes de livraison des soins infirmiers. Les �tudiants se penchent sur le th�me du comportement organisationnel, du changement organisationnel et du leadership. Ils d�terminent leurs objectifs de carri�re et leurs choix professionnels. Pr�alable: NSG3515 Concomitants : NSG4530,NSG4540. BACK TO TOP

NSG4530	Soins infirmiers et sant� VI	3 cr.
Examine les concepts de risque, de morbidit� et de crise reli�s � des probl�mes de sant� complexes. Explore les soins de soutien � l'individu de tout �ge dans le contexte de la famille et de la communaut�. L'accent est plac� sur les bases th�oriques et de recherche qui guident la pratique. Les �tudiants commencent � identifier des questions de recherche. L'environnement socio-politique de la planification des services de soins aigus sont �tudi�s. Pr�alables: NSG3530,NSG3540 Concomitants : NSG4515,NSG4635. BACK TO TOP

NSG4540	Soins infirmiers et sant� VII	3 cr.
On se penche sur les strat�gies et les th�ories qui s'y rapportent pour cr�er des environnements sociaux sains et modifier les facteurs existants susceptibles de nuire � la sant�. On passe en revue les diff�rents concepts � la base d'un syst�me social, du changement social et de la participation communautaire qui permettent de comprendre diverses m�thodes d'organisation communautaire ainsi que leur utilisation dans la pratique de soins infirmiers communautaires. Les strat�gies d'organisation communautaire et d'instauration de partenariats communautaires avec divers groupes/agr�gats dans la communaut� sont examin�es. L'utilisation des donn�es d'�valuation de la sant�, ainsi que de th�ories et de diverses m�thodes pour v�rifier l'efficacit� des programmes communautaires est discut�e. On examine aussi l'influence des questions d'�thique sur la pratique des soins infirmiers communautaires et sur les programmes � composantes multiples. Pr�alables: NSG3530,NSG3540 Concomitant : NSG4545. BACK TO TOP

NSG4545	Stage pratique VII	3 cr.
Application des concepts th�oriques � des interventions particuli�res visant � cr�er des environnements offrant du soutien et � favoriser l'action communautaire. Les �tudiants apprennent � nouer des relations efficaces avec les partenaires communautaires, � favoriser l'appropriation de leur sant�, ainsi qu'� mettre en oeuvre des strat�gies d'intervention compl�mentaires aupr�s de diverses populations. Ils travaillent au sein d'�quipes de programmes communataires. Pr�alable: NSG3645 Concomitant : NSG4540. BACK TO TOP

NSG4590	Physiopathologie � l'intention de l'infirmi�re et de l'infirmier praticien	3 cr.
Examiner des concepts de physiopathologie comme base scientifique de l'infirmi�re praticienne ou l'infirmier practicien. Les th�mes suivants serony �tudi�s : changement dans toutes les �tapes de la vie, stress, douleur et prolif�ration cellulaire. L'�tiologie, la pathog�n�se et les manifestations cliniques des maladies chez les adultes et les enfants seront examin�es globalement. Cours r�serv� aux �tudiants du certificat. BACK TO TOP

NSG4605	Soins infirmiers de la grossesse � risque - Volet ant�partum	6 cr.
Augmente les comp�tences en soins infirmiers pour femmes enceintes vivant des complications lors de la p�riode ant�partum. Les objectifs du cours sont centr�s sur le d�pistage, l'�valuation et le traitement de la femme enceinte � risque, le foetus et la famille. Focalise sur les soins infirmiers appuy�s de preuves scientifiques; utilisation de la pens�e critique et de mod�les de soins dans une perspective familiale. Le volet clinique (78 heures) permet d'approfondir les connaissances tout en joignant la th�orie � la pratique. Il s'�chelonne durant l'ann�e scolaire, surtout dans des milieux cliniques ant�partum. BACK TO TOP

NSG4607	Soins infirmiers de la grossesse � risque - Volet intrapartum	6 cr.
Augmente les comp�tences en soins infirmiers pour femmes enceintes vivant des complications lors de la p�riode intrapartum. Les objectifs du cours sont centr�s sur le d�pistage, l'�valuation et le traitement de la femme enceinte � risque, le foetus et la famille. Focalise sur les soins infirmiers appuy�s de preuves scientifiques; utilisation de la pens�e critique et de mod�les de soins dans une perspective familiale. Le volet clinique (78 heures) permet d'approfondir les connaissances tout en joignant la th�orie � la pratique. Il s'�chelonne durant l'ann�e scolaire, surtout dans des milieux cliniques intrapartum. BACK TO TOP

NSG4609	Soins infirmiers du nouveau-n� � risque	6 cr.
Augmente les comp�tences en soins infirmiers pour le nouveau-n� � risque et sa famille. Les objectifs du cours sont centr�s sur le d�pistage, l'�valuation et le traitement du nouveau-n� et de la famille � risque, de la conception � la naissance, jusqu'� un mois apr�s la naissance. Focalise sur les soins infirmiers appuy�s de preuves scientifiques; utilisation de la pens�e critique et de mod�les de soins dans une perspective familiale. Le volet clinique (78 heures) permet d'approfondir les connaissances tout en joignant la th�orie � la pratique. Il s'�chelonne durant l'ann�e scolaire, dans une vari�t� de milieux cliniques. BACK TO TOP

NSG4635	Stage pratique VI	5 cr.
Application des principes et des concepts �tudi�s dans le cours NSG4530.Les �tudiants travaillent dans le cadre d'une �quipe multidisciplinaire. Selon la pr�valence des probl�mes de sant�, ils collectent les donn�es, planifient, interviennent et �valuent les soins infirmiers fournis � des personnes de tout �ge dans le contexte de la famille et de la communaut�. Les exp�riences cliniques se situent en laboratoire, en �tablissements de sant�, et en services de soins � domicile. Pr�alable: NSG3635 Concomitant : NSG4530. BACK TO TOP

NSG4690	Formation avanc�e et �valuation de la sant� et de diagnostic	8 cr.
Pr�parer les �tudiants � effectuer une gamme compl�te d'�valuations de la sant� afin de dispenser des soins complets dans une perspective holistique. Pouvoir d�terminer et surveiller l'�tat de sant� et la symptomatologie des maladies des clients � travers tous les groupes d'�ge. R�aliser des services complets selon les composantes de soins de sant� primaires: promotion de la sant�, pr�vention des maladies et des accidents, gu�rison, r�adaptation et services de soutien. Perfectionner leurs habilet�s cliniques en mati�re de prise de d�cisions et de d�termination du diagnostic dans les soins aux individus, familles et communaut�s selon les divers stades de d�veloppment. Cours r�serv� aux individus, familles et communaut�s selon les divers stades de d�veloppement. Cours r�serv� aux �tudiants du certificat. BACK TO TOP

NSG4790	R�les et responsabilit�s de l'infirmi�re et de l'infirmier praticien	3 cr.
Examiner les r�les et responsabilit�s de l'infirmi�re praticienne ou l'infirmier practicien prodiguant des soins de sant� primaires qui rehaussent la sant� des clients et les services de sant�. � l'�tude : �volution historique, relations avec les clients, consid�rations l�gales et d�ontologiques, �tendue du r�le de l'infirmi�re praticienne ou l'infirmier practicien, relation avec d'autres pourvoyeurs de soins de sant�, travail dans des �quipes interdisciplinaires, formation de politiques et de strat�gies en mati�re de soins de sant� primaires, transformation du r�le. Cours r�serv� aux �tudiants du certificat. BACK TO TOP

NSG4845	Stage de consolidation	8 cr.
Gr�ce � ce stage intensif, l'�tudiant peut effectuer la transition entre l'apprentissage et la pratique. Il choisit un domaine d'exercice � partir de ses objectifs d'apprentissage et de carri�re. L'accent est mis sur l'int�gration et la synth�se des connaissances et des comp�tences acquises pr�c�demment, ainsi que sur l'int�gration de la th�orie et de la recherche dans la pratique. Les questions soulev�es dans la pratique font l'objet d'une r�flexion au sein de petits groupes. Pr�alables: NSG4530,NSG4540,NSG4545,NSG4635 Concomitant : NSG4515. BACK TO TOP

NSG4890	Th�rapeutique en soins de sant� primaires	8 cr.
D�velopper les connaissances, aptitudes et comp�tences n�cessaires � l'infirmi�re praticienne ou l'infirmier practicien afin de promouvoir la sant� et traiter les blessures � l'aide de diverses strat�gies th�rapeutiques. Les trois types de strat�gies th�rapeutiques dans ce cours sont: th�rapies pharmacologiques, th�rapies alternatives, counselling th�rapeutique de niveau avanc�. Cours r�serv� aux �tudiants du certificat. BACK TO TOP

NSG4899	Stage d'int�gration 1	2 cr.
Ce cours comprend 6 heures de s�minaire regroupant l'effectif �tudiant et le corps professoral et 29 heures de pratique clinique chaque semaine. Faire appel aux connaissances et � l'exp�rience acquises dans les cours ant�rieurs et concentrer sur les m�thodes visant � permettre l'int�gration de la th�orie � la pratique. Pr�alable: tous les autres cours du certificat d'infirmi�re praticienne ou infirmier practicien en soins de sant� primaires. Cours r�serv� aux �tudiants du certificat. BACK TO TOP