Note: Prior to participating in CLIN 200 (Clinical Experience 1), you must have medical fitness, current immunization and current CPR Level 'C' (BLS Level 'C'). You will attend a 32-hour orientation practicum to re-familiarize yourself with the hospital setting, new equipment and the health care environment. You will assist clients with basic care, utilizing the nursing process, and hone your assessment, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will use the skills you reviewed and practiced in NRSG 206 (Nursing Re-entry Lab 1) including communication with respect and courtesy, and conduct consistent with the SRNA standards and competencies and the CNA code of ethics. You will work on a one-to-one basis under the guidance of an experienced registered nurse who has volunteered to be a clinical preceptor.

2.0 Credit Units
32.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Clinical/Practicum-Individual

Prerequisites:
NRSG 206 Minimum Grade of P and NRSG 209 Minimum Grade of 60

You will apply relevant theory, knowledge, skills and judgments from all of the courses and labs in the program. You will work on a one-to-one basis under the guidance of a registered nurse who has volunteered to be a clinical preceptor. The length of the clinical experience is 240 hours.

16.0 Credit Units
240.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Clinical/Practicum-Individual

Equivalent Course(s):   CLIN 276   

Prerequisites:
NRSG 207 Minimum Grade of 60 and NRSG 208 Minimum Grade of 60 and NRSG 211 Minimum Grade of 60 and NRSG 212 Minimum Grade of P

You will be introduced to the basics of computer concepts. Topics you will study include computer components, hardware and software, working in a graphical user interface, file management, word processing and the Internet. The general skills you learn in this course will prepare you for further courses such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics.

1.0 Credit Units
15.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual, Online/Blackboard

Equivalent Course(s):   COAP 342    COMP 182   

Health Assessment 1 is the first of two courses that focus on the theory related to physical assessment. You will study interviewing techniques, history taking and a head-to-toe physical assessment. You will learn about assessment of the integumentary system, head and neck, breasts and axillae, lungs and thorax, and cardiovascular, peripheral vascular and lymphatic systems.

3.0 Credit Units
45.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual

Building on the theory you learned in NRSG 200 (Health Assessment 1), you will continue to study the assessment of body systems. The course content includes assessment of the abdomen, musculoskeletal system, neurological system, male and female genitalia and rectum, adapting techniques of health assessment to other age groups and psychological and sociocultural assessment.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual

Prerequisites:
NRSG 200 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

You will be reintroduced to the theory related to professional nursing, including the evolution of nursing, teaching and learning, critical thinking, decision- making and the nursing process, and reporting and recording in nursing. This is the first of two courses where you will focus on issues and trends in professional nursing

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual, Online/Blackboard

You will examine how nursing has changed since you last worked as a nurse. You will learn about new roles nurses have acquired, the role nurses play in the research process, the use of research in clinical decision making, and the importance of continuing professional development in nursing. You will increase your knowledge of legal and ethical issues facing nurses today. You will review communications techniques and learn about conflict management and resolution. You will also increase your knowledge of leadership and inter-professional practice and the systems approach to patient safety.

3.0 Credit Units
45.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual, Online/Blackboard

Prerequisites:
COMP 170 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

You will be introduced to the role nurses have in primary health care. You will learn how nurses influence the determinants of health to improve the health of Canadians. You will acquire knowledge about establishing the culture of patient safety. You will be reintroduced to infection control and how communicable diseases such as SARS and AIDS have impacted this area. You will acquire knowledge about how you can be sensitive to the diversity of your clients and learn more about all cultures including First Nations cultures and their traditional health care practices. You will also explore basic concepts in mental health nursing.

3.0 Credit Units
45.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence

Prerequisites:
NRSG 201 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and NRSG 202 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

You will acquire knowledge and skills that will enable you to implement nursing interventions for clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. You will review nursing interventions for disorders associated with anxiety, aggressive behaviour, affective or mood disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse and family violence.

1.0 Credit Units
15.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence

Prerequisites:
NRSG 203 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and NRSG 204 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 200 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

You will review and practice basic nursing skills (including body mechanics, ambulation, transfers and lifts). You will also review and practice skills related to medical asepsis (including hand washing and isolation techniques). You will also have an opportunity to apply the theory you learned in NRSG 200 (Health Assessment 1) and NRSG 201 (Health Assessment 2) related to general physical assessment techniques and the physical assessment for designated body systems.

1.0 Credit Units
15.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Prior Learning, Correspondence

Prerequisites:
NRSG 204 Minimum Grade of 60

You will examine the various aspects of pregnancy and the newborn. You will examine the concept of family and review reproductive life planning.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence

Prerequisites:
PHAR 200 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

You will explore the nursing care required to support infants, children and adolescents (and their families) experiencing common health alterations. You will review the growth and development of children from birth to 19 years. You will learn principles of child health nursing with the client as a partner to enhance patient safety.

4.0 Credit Units
60.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence

Prerequisites:
PHAR 200 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

Your studies will focus on the concepts of growth and development of the adult from 20 to 64 years, inflammation and infection, the immune response and cell aberration. The course content includes fluid and electrolyte and acid/base balances and imbalances. You will examine the nursing care required to support adult clients (and their families) undergoing surgery and experiencing health alterations related to fluid and gas transport.

4.0 Credit Units
60.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence

Prerequisites:
NRSG 205 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

You will apply the knowledge you gained in NRSG 209 (Adult Health Nursing 1) as you explore the nursing care required to support adult clients (and their families) experiencing health alterations related to metabolic functioning, digestion and elimination, cell aberration, reproduction and sexuality, defense and protection.

3.0 Credit Units
45.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence

Prerequisites:
CLIN 200 Minimum Grade of P (concurrent)

You will explore the nursing care required to support older adults (and their families) experiencing common health alterations and loss, grief and/or death. You will review the growth and development of the older adult. You will explore issues related to older adults (including the healthy adaptive older person, the effects of ageism, elder abuse and neglect, the caregiver role and institutionalization). You will examine drug-related issues affecting older adults.

3.0 Credit Units
45.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence

Prerequisites:
NRSG 210 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

You will review and practice nursing skills related to surgical asepsis, oxygenation, digestion and elimination, and medication administration.

1.0 Credit Units
15.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Prior Learning, Correspondence

Prerequisites:
CLIN 200 Minimum Grade of P (concurrent)

Your studies will focus on the basic principles of pharmacology and common medication classifications. You will explore general nursing roles and responsibilities related to drug administration. You will identify cultural factors influencing drug therapy. You will learn about adapting drug therapy for children and older adults. You will also learn about and perform correct drug dosage and I.V. rate calculations. You will explore the phenomenon of pain and the implications for nursing care in partnership with clients experiencing pain.

3.0 Credit Units
45.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Correspondence

Prerequisites:
NRSG 201 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and NRSG 202 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and NRSG 203 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)