NURS 558 - Perspectives on Nursing Pedagogy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Explore historical and contemporary perspectives on nursing pedagogy, with emphasis on the language, concepts, and theories that have shaped education in nursing. Underlying influences such as empirical, behaviourist, emancipatory, and interpretive philosophies will be examined as these perspectives interact with the dynamics of politics, economics, gender, culture, and power as experienced by learners in nursing. Approaches to learner-centered education informed by the scholarship of teaching and learning in nursing will be explored.

NURS 560 - Topics in Advanced Study in Nursing

1 unit (fi VAR)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

An elective course aimed at developing in-depth knowledge regarding a topic(s) related to advanced-level nursing. Learning experiences may include clinical experience. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor.

NURS 900 - Capstone Project

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Course-based MN students complete a capstone project which focuses on areas such as clinical outcomes, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, or knowledge diffusion. Based upon an approved capstone proposal, students are guided through the process of completing the capstone project and final report.

NURS 559 - Approaches to Learning and Teaching Innovation in Nursing

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Examine approaches to learning and teaching in diverse nursing practice settings. Develop a repertoire of strategies related to planning educational experiences that may include establishing relational contexts for learning, becoming an inclusive educator, understanding feedback, measuring learning outcomes, and incorporating technology.

SC INF 301 - Recherche en sciences infirmières

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST(FR), 3-0-0)

Introduction au processus de la recherche en sciences infirmières. Le cours comprend entre autre l'analyse comparative d'études choisies qui représentent différentes approches théoriques, méthodologiques, et analytiques. L'accent est mis sur la communication de la recherche, les besoins de l'utilisateur, et le développement des habiletés nécessaire à la critique de la recherche. Note: Ce cours est réservé aux étudiant(e)s du programme BSc inf. Bilingue. Préalables: STATQ 151.