APHY 162 Anatomy and Physiology 1
You will study the human body, how it is constructed and how it functions to maintain homeostasis. You will focus on the interaction between the structures of the body cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. The course content includes levels of organization of the human body, cells, tissues, integument and the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. You will apply your theoretical knowledge in practical setting by performing dissections of specimens as part of the mandatory lab component.
4.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
22.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
ANAT 160
NURS 111
APHY 262 Anatomy and Physiology 2
You will study the human body, how it is constructed and how it functions to maintain homeostasis. The course builds on the information you learned in APHY 162 (Anatomy and Physiology 1). You will focus on the study of systems involved with integration, control, absorption, excretion and reproduction. You will apply your theoretical knowledge in practical setting by performing dissections of specimens as part of the mandatory lab component.
4.0
Credit Units
42.0
Lecture hours
20.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
ANAT 265
NURS 111
Prerequisites:
APHY 162 Minimum Grade of 60
CLIN 213 Clinical 1
You will have the opportunity to apply theory and concepts learned from Term 1 to Term 3 of the Psychiatric Nursing program. You will use critical reflection, critical thinking and clinical judgment to apply wholistic psychiatric nursing care in a psycho-geriatric setting with assigned clients.
10.0
Credit Units
150.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Equivalent Course(s):
NEPS 292
NURS 238
Prerequisites:
NRSG 233 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 234 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 235 Minimum Grade of 60
and ( NEPS 119 Minimum Grade of 50
or APHY 262 Minimum Grade of 60)
and ( NEPS 216 Minimum Grade of 50
or PSYC 163 Minimum Grade of 60)
and NRSG 236 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and NRSG 237 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
MICR 160 Microbiology
You will study the various types of microorganisms, their characteristics and their role in the spread of infection. You will develop an understanding of health care epidemiology and the various agents used to control microbial growth. You will acquire knowledge of the major viral, bacterial and fungal diseases.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Prerequisites:
ANAT 167 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
or APHY 162 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
MICR 161 Medical/Surgical Nursing Skills
You will explore the concepts of microbiology in relation to infection control and patient care. You will demonstrate these concepts in the performance of select psychomotor skills in a simulated situation.
1.0
Credit Units
18.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Prerequisites:
MICR 160 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
NRSG 100 Promotion of Psychiatric Nursing Praxis
You will be introduced to concepts of self that are central to the profession of psychiatric nursing. You will use critical reflection and synthesis to focus on developing the skills and attitudes expected of effective registered psychiatric nurses.
3.0
Credit Units
39.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
NRSG 101 Introduction to Psychiatric Nursing Concepts
You will be introduced to the Psychiatric Nursing curriculum framework, professional regulation, leadership concepts, and writing and research process. You will examine the concepts of mental health promotion and primary health care. You will review past, present and future influences that contribute to the psychiatric nursing profession.
3.0
Credit Units
52.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
NRSG 102 Foundations of Psychiatric Nursing Practice
You will focus on the theory of wholistic psychiatric nursing care related to specific health challenges of the older adult. You will be introduced to concepts of mental health promotion, illness prevention, safety, clinical decision-making, documentation and self-care. You will have an opportunity to apply fundamental psychiatric nursing skills in a practice setting.
6.0
Credit Units
91.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
NURS 238
NRSG 233 Interpersonal Partnerships
You will acquire the knowledge to develop the skills needed to establish therapeutic relationships and to conduct effective individual interviews. You will have an opportunity to practice communication skills, essential interpersonal elements, critical thinking and critical reflection in a practice setting.
3.0
Credit Units
52.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
NRSG 100 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 101 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 102 Minimum Grade of 60
and ( NEPS 118 Minimum Grade of 50
or APHY 162 Minimum Grade of 60)
and ( NEPS 212 Minimum Grade of 50
or MICR 160 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 161 Minimum Grade of 60)
NRSG 234 Physical Assessment
You will establish a foundation for the development of physical health assessment skills. You will be introduced to theory related to psychological, sociocultural and spiritual assessment. You will learn to adapt engagement skills, interviewing techniques, history taking and head-to-toe physical assessment to special populations. You will have an opportunity to practice comprehensive physical health assessments.
3.0
Credit Units
39.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
NEPS 221
Prerequisites:
NRSG 100 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 101 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 102 Minimum Grade of 60
and ( NEPS 118 Minimum Grade of 50
or APHY 162 Minimum Grade of 60)
and ( NEPS 212 Minimum Grade of 50
or MICR 160 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 161 Minimum Grade of 60)
NRSG 235 Aboriginal Studies 1
You will be introduced to Aboriginal history and culture. You will explore the origins of Aboriginal populations, historical perspectives, Indian treaties, Indian policy, and the impact of these developments. Upon completion of this course, you will have gained an understanding of the Aboriginal culture.
3.0
Credit Units
39.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Equivalent Course(s):
SOCI 261
Prerequisites:
NRSG 100 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 101 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 102 Minimum Grade of 60
and ( NEPS 118 Minimum Grade of 50
or APHY 162 Minimum Grade of 60)
and ( NEPS 212 Minimum Grade of 50
or MICR 160 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 161 Minimum Grade of 60)
NRSG 236 Introduction to Pharmacology
You will develop knowledge of medications, the medication research process and patient safety. You will examine the history and future of psychopharmacology.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s):
NEPS 222
PHAR 160
Prerequisites:
NRSG 233 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 234 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 235 Minimum Grade of 60
and ( NEPS 119 Minimum Grade of 50
or APHY 262 Minimum Grade of 60)
and ( NEPS 216 Minimum Grade of 50
or PSYC 163 Minimum Grade of 60)
NRSG 237 Health and Healthcare Concepts
You will be introduced to selected physical illnesses and psychiatric disorders of the older adult, concepts of psychiatric co-morbidity with medical diagnosis and selected interpersonal interventions. You will have the opportunity to explore concepts of wholistic psychiatric nursing care related to selected health challenges.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s):
NEPS 291
NURS 293
Prerequisites:
NRSG 233 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 234 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 235 Minimum Grade of 60
and ( NEPS 119 Minimum Grade of 50
or APHY 262 Minimum Grade of 60)
and ( NEPS 216 Minimum Grade of 50
or PSYC 163 Minimum Grade of 60)
PSYC 163 Healthy Life Span Development
You will be introduced to the study of human development over the life span from conception to death. You will examine selected theories and processes of the growth and development of individuals throughout the life span within the context of family and community. You will discuss health promotion and selected prevalent health issues for each domain of the life span in relation to psychiatric nursing practice.
3.0
Credit Units
38.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
CLIN 214 Clinical 2
You will have the opportunity to apply concepts learned from Term 1 to Term 4 of the Psychiatric Nursing program. You will use critical reflection, critical thinking and clinical judgment to apply wholistic psychiatric nursing care in acute psychiatry with assigned clients.
11.0
Credit Units
168.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
CLIN 213 Minimum Grade of P
and NRSG 238 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and NRSG 239 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and NRSG 240 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and NRSG 241 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
CLIN 215 Clinical 3
You will have the opportunity to apply theory and concepts learned during Term 1 to Term 5 of the Psychiatric Nursing program. You will use critical reflection, critical thinking and clinical judgment to apply wholistic psychiatric nursing care in a child and/or adolescent practice setting. You will apply the new theory you are learning in Term 5 to the clinical setting.
11.0
Credit Units
168.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
CLIN 214 Minimum Grade of P
and NRSG 242 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and NRSG 243 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and NRSG 244 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and NRSG 245 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and NRSG 246 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
CLIN 216 Clinical 4
You will have the opportunity to apply concepts learned during Term 1 to Term 5 of the Psychiatric Nursing program and apply new concepts learned during Term 6. You will use critical reflection, critical thinking and clinical judgment to apply wholistic psychiatric nursing care to assigned clients in a selected setting.
11.0
Credit Units
168.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
CLIN 215 Minimum Grade of P
and NRSG 247 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and NRSG 248 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
NRSG 238 Individual Partnerships
Your studies will focus on concepts of effective professional helping with individuals. You will be introduced to evidence-based psychological interventions, selected theories of counseling, several counseling approaches and strategies. You will have opportunity to apply this theory in a practice setting.
3.0
Credit Units
39.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
CLIN 213 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 239 Addictions
You will learn about selected addiction assessment tools, types of addictions, psychiatric nursing interventions and prevention. You will examine selected theory, the nature of selected addictions and the various treatment options available.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
CLIN 213 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 240 Psychotropic Pharmacology
You will build on the basic concepts from the NRSG 236 (Introduction to Pharmacology) course. You will learn to assess pharmacotherapeutics and provide safe administration of psychotropic agents and psychiatric nursing interventions.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
CLIN 213 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 241 Psychiatric Nursing Assessment, Responses and
Interventions
Your studies will focus on the assessment and continuum of client responses to mental illness and mental health assessment. You will be introduced to standard tests, rating scales for mental health assessment, concepts of relapse, recovery and co-morbidity. You will have the opportunity to design interventions for individuals experiencing psychiatric disorders.
5.0
Credit Units
69.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
CLIN 213 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 242 Group Partnerships
You will be introduced to the foundations of group work. Your studies will focus on group theory, group process and mental health promotion. You will have the opportunity to participate in groups and develop practical skills in group facilitation.
3.0
Credit Units
38.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
CLIN 214 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 243 Children and Adolescents
You will be introduced to selected theory of common psychiatric, developmental and social disorders of children and adolescents. You will be provided the opportunity to explore selected models of assessment and psychiatric nursing interventions.
3.0
Credit Units
38.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
CLIN 214 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 244 General Pharmacology
You will build upon the pharmacology concepts from Term 3 and Term 4 of the Psychiatric Nursing program. You will be provided with further opportunity to explore and assess selected pharmacotherapeutics and other related nursing interventions.
2.0
Credit Units
37.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence-Structured Time
Equivalent Course(s):
NEPS 223
PHAR 264
Prerequisites:
CLIN 214 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 245 Health and Mental Health Literacy
You will be introduced to concepts of teaching and learning. You will examine a literacy model and develop strategies to support mental health literacy across selected populations.
2.0
Credit Units
26.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
CLIN 214 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 246 Family Partnerships
You will learn about selected family theory, selected family assessment tools and psychiatric nursing interventions that will prepare you to work with diverse families. You will learn about various forms of family violence and explore the issues and challenges of families. You will develop strategies to improve family function and have the opportunity for experiential learning through practice working with families.
3.0
Credit Units
38.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
CLIN 214 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 247 Forensics
You will gain an understanding of the role of the psychiatric nurse in secure environments. You will examine professionalism, prison culture and subculture, psychiatric nursing assessment and protocols for interventions. You will learn about selected theory of care, custody and control in forensic settings.
3.0
Credit Units
38.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
CLIN 215 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 248 Community Partnerships
You will learn about selected community theory and community assessment tools as well as psychiatric nursing roles and interventions that will prepare you to work with diverse communities. You will develop strategies to improve community function and have the opportunity for experiential learning through practice working with communities.
3.0
Credit Units
39.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
CLIN 215 Minimum Grade of P
CLIN 217 Consolidated Clinical 5
You will have the opportunity to consolidate concepts learned during Term 1 to Term 6 of the Psychiatric Nursing program and apply new concepts learned during Term 7. You will use critical reflection, critical thinking and clinical judgment to apply wholistic psychiatric nursing care to assigned clients in a clinical setting.
9.0
Credit Units
140.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
CLIN 216 Minimum Grade of P
and NRSG 249 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and NRSG 250 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
CLIN 218 Preceptored Clinical 6
During your selected preceptored experience, you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate integration, synthesis and application of the theoretical concepts of the Psychiatric Nursing program. You will use critical reflection, critical thinking and clinical judgment to demonstrate your ability to model professional practice roles and functions.
16.0
Credit Units
245.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
CLIN 217 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 249 Professional Development
You will examine the concepts of interdisciplinary practice, leadership, professional practice transition issues and professional self-care. You will be introduced to the theory of portfolio development and be afforded the opportunity to create an E-Portfolio.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
CLIN 216 Minimum Grade of P
NRSG 250 E-mentoring
You will be introduced to the theory of mentorship and will have the opportunity to collaboratively partner with a professional mentor. You will use enhanced technology to explain and document your mentorship experience.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
CLIN 216 Minimum Grade of P
