The course explores episodic and chronic health alterations and the related pharmacological concepts. Main topics include perfusion, fluid & electrolytes, hormonal & glucose regulation, and elimination. The focus is on applying foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to evidence-informed nursing practice. Aligns with concepts from NURS 220/SC INF 223 and NURS/SC INF 221 intentional clinical learning activities. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program and Bilingual Program. Prerequisite for Collaborative/Honors Program students: NURS 116 (or NURS 113). Prerequisite for Bilingual Program students: PHYSE 152. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 216, or NURS 206 and NURS 207. Credit is required for both NURS 206 and NURS 207.

The course explores episodic, chronic, and conjunct health alterations and the related pharmacological concepts. Main topics include neurology, exploration of more complex alterations such as shock, trauma, congenital disorders, and lifespan considerations. The focus is on more complex disorders of function through application of foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology, and more robust critical thinking. Evidence-informed nursing practice is central to the course. Aligns with concepts from NURS 220/SC INF 223 and NURS/SC INF 221 intentional clinical learning activities. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program and Bilingual Program. Prerequisite: NURS 206. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 216, or NURS 206 and NURS 207. Credit is required for both NURS 206 and NURS 207.

An introduction to reading, understanding and interpreting commonly used statistics in published health sciences research. The course provides a hands-on approach to understanding measurement, sampling, and statistical analysis techniques commonly used in health care research. It introduces the concepts of information literacy, health data and big data in electronic datasets and the statistical techniques used to interpret these data in meaningful ways. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 211 or 341.

The course explores selected episodic and chronic health alterations and the related pharmacological concepts. The focus is on applying foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to evidence-informed nursing practice. Aligns with concepts from NURS 220/SC INF 223 (or SC INF 220) and NURS/SC INF 221 intentional clinical learning activities. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program and Bilingual Program. Prerequisite for Collaborative/Honors Program students: NURS 116 (or NURS 113). Prerequisite for Bilingual Program students: PHYSE 152. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 216 or 215.

The course explores selected episodic and chronic health alterations and the related pharmacological concepts. The focus is on applying foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to evidence-informed nursing practice. Aligns with concepts from NURS 220/SC INF 223 (or SC INF 220) and NURS/SC INF 221 intentional clinical learning activities. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program and Bilingual Program. Prerequisite for Collaborative/Honors Program students: NURS 116 (or NURS 113). Prerequisite for Bilingual Program students: PHYSE 152. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 216 or 215.

The focus is on evidence-informed assessment and management of health challenges in both episodic and chronic illness. Aligns with concepts from NURS 216 and NURS 221 intentional clinical learning activities. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program. Prerequisite: NURS 116 (or NURS 113), NURS 124 (or NURS 103), and NURS 125 (or NURS 105). Corequisites: NURS 216 and NURS 221 (or NURS 202). Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 220 or 201.

This practicum in acute care settings develops beginning knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical patient care for adults with episodic and chronic health challenges. Intentional clinical learning activities integrate evidence-informed knowledge from NURS 220 and 216. The focus is on assessment, clinical reasoning, care planning, and documentation in paper and digital formats. Course includes 130 clinical hours total. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program. Prerequisite: NURS 116 (or NURS 113), NURS 124 (or NURS 103), and NURS 125 (or NURS 105). Corequisites: NURS 216 and NURS 220 (or NURS 201). Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 221 or 202.

The focus on evidence-informed assessment and management of health challenges in both episodic and chronic illness. Aligns with concepts from NURS 216 and NURS 225 intentional clinical learning activities. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program and Bilingual Program. Prerequisites for Collaborative/Honors Program students: NURS 220 (or NURS 201) and NURS 221 (or NURS 202). Prerequisites for Bilingual Program students: SC INF 223 (or SC INF 217 or SC INF 220) and SC INF 221 (or SC INF 218). Corequisites: NURS 216 and NURS 225 (or NURS 308). Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 224 or 307.

This practicum in acute care settings further develops knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical patient care for adults with episodic and chronic health challenges. Intentional clinical learning activities integrate evidence-informed knowledge from NURS 224 and 216. The focus is on assessment, clinical reasoning, care planning, and documentation in paper and digital formats. Course includes 160 clinical hours total. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program and Bilingual Program. Prerequisites for Collaborative/Honors Program students: NURS 220 and NURS 221. Prerequisites for Bilingual Program students: SC INF 223 and SC INF 221. Corequisites: NURS 216 and NURS 224.

The course builds upon the personal leadership foundations of NURS 200. It explores the organization of healthcare systems, concepts of healthcare management and care delivery models. The course provides an overview of healthcare policy and the roles of the nurse in influencing health policy, and facilitating change within healthcare systems. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program. Prerequisite: NURS 200. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 300, NURS 205 or NURS 409.

The course builds upon the personal leadership foundations of NURS 200. It explores the organization of healthcare systems, concepts of healthcare management and care delivery models. The course provides an overview of healthcare policy and the roles of the nurse in influencing health policy, and facilitating change within healthcare systems. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program. Prerequisite: NURS 200. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 300, NURS 205 or NURS 409.

The course builds upon the personal leadership foundations of NURS 200. It explores the organization of healthcare systems, concepts of healthcare management and care delivery models. The course provides an overview of healthcare policy and the roles of the nurse in influencing health policy, and facilitating change within healthcare systems. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program. Prerequisite: NURS 200. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 300, NURS 205 or NURS 409.

The course provides a hands on approach to evidence-informed nursing practice. This includes formulating clinical questions, systematic searching of electronic databases, reading, interpreting and critically appraising health research. Emphasis is on developing thinking and information literacy skills necessary to be an astute research consumer, and using evidence to inform clinical decision making. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program, After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisite for Collaborative/Honors Program students: NURS 211 (or NURS 341). Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 311 or 301.

The focus is on applying foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to evidence-informed nursing practice. It highlights the concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in relation to alterations in health. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 316 or 113.

This acute care practicum builds on the concepts and intentional clinical learning from NURS 221/SC INF 221 and NURS 225. The focus is on integrating prior learning to move towards providing comprehensive patient and family centered care and socialization to the role of the nurse in an acute care setting. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisites: NURS 216, NURS 224, and NURS 225.

This acute care practicum builds on the concepts and intentional clinical learning from NURS 221/SC INF 221 and NURS 225. The focus is on integrating prior learning to move towards providing comprehensive patient and family centered care and socialization to the role of the nurse in an acute care setting. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisites: NURS 216, NURS 224, and NURS 225.

This acute care practicum builds on the concepts and intentional clinical learning from NURS 221/SC INF 221 and NURS 225. The focus is on integrating prior learning to move towards providing comprehensive patient and family centered care and socialization to the role of the nurse in an acute care setting. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisites: NURS 216, NURS 224, and NURS 225.

The course focuses on maternal and newborn health, particularly in the perinatal period, and on concepts of child health and wellbeing. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 3 weeks. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative Program, Collaborative Honors Program, and Bilingual Program. Prerequisites: NURS 216, NURS 224, and NURS 225.

The course covers theories, ethics and evidence-informed approaches to community health nursing including primary health care, population health, health maintenance and promotion, and disease and injury prevention. It includes exploration of concepts of community- based assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation with community-as-client. The practicum portion of the course includes a variety of community settings. Nursing practice will include health assessment and interventions for clients throughout the lifespan and care continuum. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 3 weeks. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisites: NURS 216, NURS 224, and NURS 225.

The course covers theories, ethics and evidence-informed approaches to community health nursing including primary health care, population health, health maintenance and promotion, and disease and injury prevention. It includes exploration of concepts of community- based assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation with community-as-client. The practicum portion of the course includes a variety of community settings. Nursing practice will include health assessment and interventions for clients throughout the lifespan and care continuum. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 3 weeks. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisites: NURS 216, NURS 224, and NURS 225.

The course covers theories, ethics and evidence-informed approaches to community health nursing including primary health care, population health, health maintenance and promotion, and disease and injury prevention. It includes exploration of concepts of community- based assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation with community-as-client. The practicum portion of the course includes a variety of community settings. Nursing practice will include health assessment and interventions for clients throughout the lifespan and care continuum. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 3 weeks. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisites: NURS 216, NURS 224, and NURS 225.

The course provides opportunities for participants to integrate, consolidate, and expand concepts from previous learning to advance their professional nursing practice. Participants have the opportunity to consolidate learning and advance their clinical decision-making in a variety of acute care settings. Course includes 192 clinical hours total. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisite: NURS 321.

The course provides opportunities for participants to integrate, consolidate, and expand concepts from previous learning to advance their professional nursing practice. Participants have the opportunity to consolidate learning and advance their clinical decision-making in a variety of acute care settings. Course includes 192 clinical hours total. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisite: NURS 321.

The course provides opportunities for participants to integrate, consolidate, and expand concepts from previous learning to advance their professional nursing practice. Participants have the opportunity to consolidate learning and advance their clinical decision-making in a variety of acute care settings. Course includes 192 clinical hours total. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisite: NURS 321.

This course in mental health provides opportunities to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to promote wellness, through safe, ethical nursing practice, in a variety of contexts. The focus will be mental well-being throughout the lifespan. Learning experiences will provide students an understanding of the mental health nursing process. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 6 weeks. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisites: NURS 216, NURS 224, and NURS 225.

This course in mental health provides opportunities to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to promote wellness, through safe, ethical nursing practice, in a variety of contexts. The focus will be mental well-being throughout the lifespan. Learning experiences will provide students an understanding of the mental health nursing process. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 6 weeks. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisites: NURS 216, NURS 224, and NURS 225.

This course in mental health provides opportunities to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to promote wellness, through safe, ethical nursing practice, in a variety of contexts. The focus will be mental well-being throughout the lifespan. Learning experiences will provide students an understanding of the mental health nursing process. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 6 weeks. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program or Bilingual Program. Prerequisites: NURS 216, NURS 224, and NURS 225.

The course explores the foundations of professional nursing, relational practice and therapeutic communication. It fosters resilience and explores strategies for self-management and growth. This course focuses on foundations for preparation for patient care and clinical nursing practice. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program.

The course explores the meanings of health and healing. It highlights the diversity of beliefs, values, and perceptions of health. The course introduces the Canadian Health Care System, conceptual frameworks of health promotion, determinants of health, disease and injury prevention, and primary health care. The focus is on the nurse/client relationship in a relational practice context. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 334 or 303.

The focus is on the health assessment of the adult, and expected health assessment findings throughout the lifespan. The course provides a beginning foundation of the nursing process as framework for developing assessment skills and use of clinical technologies necessary for determining client health status and provision of care. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program.

The focus is on evidence-informed assessment and management of health challenges in both episodic and chronic illness. Aligns with concepts from NURS 416 and NURS 345 intentional clinical learning activities. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisite for After Degree/After Degree Honors: NURS 334 (or NURS 303). Corequisites: NURS 345 (or NURS 308) and NURS 416. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program.

This practicum in acute care settings develops beginning knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical patient care for adults with episodic and chronic health challenges. Intentional clinical learning activities integrate evidence-informed knowledge from NURS 344 and 416. The focus is on assessment, clinical reasoning, care planning, and documentation in paper and digital formats. Course includes 160 clinical hours total. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisite: NURS 335. Corequisites: NURS 344 and NURS 416.

The focus is on nursing research, nursing practice, and nursing as a discipline and a profession. Note: Available only to Nursing students in the Honors program.

The focus is on nursing research, nursing practice, and nursing as a discipline and a profession. Note: Available only to Nursing students in the Honors program.

The course builds upon NURS 316 and explores selected episodic and chronic health alterations and the related pharmacological concepts. It focuses on integrating knowledge of chronic and acute health alterations and pharmacologic interventions to inform nursing practice. Aligns with concepts from NURS 344 and NURS 345 intentional clinical learning activities. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisite for After Degree/After Degree Honors: NURS 316. Corequisites: NURS 344 (or NURS 307) and NURS 345 (or NURS 308). Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 416 or 215.

The course examines a range of ethical theories, relevant research, and approaches to ethical decision-making to critically debate real world problems in health care. Students will develop an understanding of health law and health care ethics and of the relationship between law and ethics. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program, After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisite for students in the Collaborative/Honors and After Degree/After Degree Honors Programs: NURS 400. Corequisites: NURS 425 and INT D 420.

The course examines a range of ethical theories, relevant research, and approaches to ethical decision-making to critically debate real world problems in health care. Students will develop an understanding of health law and health care ethics and of the relationship between law and ethics. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program, After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisite for students in the Collaborative/Honors and After Degree/After Degree Honors Programs: NURS 400. Corequisites: NURS 425 and INT D 420.

The course examines a range of ethical theories, relevant research, and approaches to ethical decision-making to critically debate real world problems in health care. Students will develop an understanding of health law and health care ethics and of the relationship between law and ethics. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program, After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisite for students in the Collaborative/Honors and After Degree/After Degree Honors Programs: NURS 400. Corequisites: NURS 425 and INT D 420.

This leadership experience provides opportunity to consolidate prior learning and develop confidence and competence as students prepare to transition to the role of the Registered Nurse. The focus is on collaboration with interprofessional teams, systems thinking, and healthcare system change. Students evaluate the influence of evidence, policy and legislation on decision-making in complex health systems using a relational practice lens. Students demonstrate and enhance their own relational capacity as leaders and innovators for 21st Century Canadian healthcare. Fieldwork hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 12 weeks. Prerequisites: All courses in the program except NURS 422, INT D 420 and NURS 485. Corequisite: NURS 422 and INT D 420.

This leadership experience provides opportunity to consolidate prior learning and develop confidence and competence as students prepare to transition to the role of the Registered Nurse. The focus is on collaboration with interprofessional teams, systems thinking, and healthcare system change. Students evaluate the influence of evidence, policy and legislation on decision-making in complex health systems using a relational practice lens. Students demonstrate and enhance their own relational capacity as leaders and innovators for 21st Century Canadian healthcare. Fieldwork hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 12 weeks. Prerequisites: All courses in the program except NURS 422, INT D 420 and NURS 485. Corequisite: NURS 422 and INT D 420.

This leadership experience provides opportunity to consolidate prior learning and develop confidence and competence as students prepare to transition to the role of the Registered Nurse. The focus is on collaboration with interprofessional teams, systems thinking, and healthcare system change. Students evaluate the influence of evidence, policy and legislation on decision-making in complex health systems using a relational practice lens. Students demonstrate and enhance their own relational capacity as leaders and innovators for 21st Century Canadian healthcare. Fieldwork hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 12 weeks. Prerequisites: All courses in the program except NURS 422, INT D 420 and NURS 485. Corequisite: NURS 422 and INT D 420.

This acute care practicum builds on the concepts and intentional clinical learning from NURS 335 and NURS 345. The focus is on integrating prior learning to move towards providing comprehensive patient and family centered care and socialization to the role of the nurse in an acute care setting. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisites: NURS 344, NURS 345, and NURS 416.

The course focuses on maternal and newborn health, particularly in the perinatal period, and on concepts of child health and wellbeing. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 3 weeks. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree Program, After Degree Honors Program, and RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisites: NURS 344, NURS 345, and NURS 416. Corequisite: NURS 431.

The course covers theories, ethics and evidence-informed approaches to community health nursing including primary health care, population health, health maintenance and promotion, disease and injury prevention. It includes exploration of concepts of community- based assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation with community-as-client. The practicum portion of the course includes a variety of community settings. Nursing practice will include health assessment and interventions for clients throughout the lifespan and care continuum. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 3 weeks. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisites: NURS 344, NURS 345, and NURS 416. Corequisite: NURS 431.

The course provides opportunities for participants to integrate, consolidate, and expand concepts from previous learning to advance their professional nursing practice. Participants have the opportunity to consolidate learning and advance their clinical decision-making in a variety of acute care settings. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisite: NURS 431.

This course in mental health provides opportunities to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to promote wellness, through safe, ethical nursing practice, in a variety of contexts. The focus will be on mental well-being throughout the lifespan. Learning experiences will provide students an understanding of the mental health nursing process. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 6 weeks. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program. Prerequisites: NURS 344, NURS 345, and NURS 416. Corequisite: NURS 431.

The course provides an opportunity to consolidate learning and preparation to assume the role of BScN graduate via a preceptored clinical experience. The area of focus may be a particular setting of practice, client population, or health challenge or trend. It provides opportunities to demonstrate the integration of prior learning through the development of a comprehensive care planning assignment. The preceptorship is designed in collaboration with faculty and is based on practicum area availability. Course includes 350 clinical hours total. Prerequisites: All courses in the program except NURS 422 or PHILE 386, INT D 420 and NURS 425/SC INF 425.

The course provides an opportunity to consolidate learning and preparation to assume the role of BScN graduate via a preceptored clinical experience. The area of focus may be a particular setting of practice, client population, or health challenge or trend. It provides opportunities to demonstrate the integration of prior learning through the development of a comprehensive care planning assignment. The preceptorship is designed in collaboration with faculty and is based on practicum area availability. Course includes 350 clinical hours total. Prerequisites: All courses in the program except NURS 422 or PHILE 386, INT D 420 and NURS 425/SC INF 425.

The course provides an opportunity to consolidate learning and preparation to assume the role of BScN graduate via a preceptored clinical experience. The area of focus may be a particular setting of practice, client population, or health challenge or trend. It provides opportunities to demonstrate the integration of prior learning through the development of a comprehensive care planning assignment. The preceptorship is designed in collaboration with faculty and is based on practicum area availability. Course includes 350 clinical hours total. Prerequisites: All courses in the program except NURS 422 or PHILE 386, INT D 420 and NURS 425/SC INF 425.

Preparation and presentation of a nursing scholarly project. Prerequisites: NURS 399. Available only to Nursing students in the Honors program.

Preparation and presentation of a nursing scholarly project. Prerequisites: NURS 399. Available only to Nursing students in the Honors program.

Preparation and presentation of a nursing scholarly project. Prerequisites: NURS 399. Available only to Nursing students in the Honors program.

Inquiry into the nature, scope, and object of nursing knowledge and the distinct contribution of nursing art, philosophy, history, and science. Emphasis is placed on how this inquiry is relevant to nursing practice and includes an exploration of nursing theories/frameworks.

The focus of this course involves theory and principles of transformative change related to individual performance, multidisciplinary teams, organizational processes, policy, and teaching / learning / pedagogy. Graduates are prepared, in advanced nursing practice roles, to lead individual, team, organizational, and system change in a healthcare or educational setting.

An introduction to perspectives and research in relation to planning of health promotion and disease prevention initiatives in a variety of practice settings. The focus of this course is implications for nursing and inter-professional practice related to assessment and evaluation. A foundation is provided for program planning, including health education, community organizing, social marketing, and policy advocacy. Theoretical content pertains to models and strategies relevant to multiple levels of client such as population, community, aggregate, or group.

Graduate seminar on the principles of pharmacotherapeutics and individual differences related to age, gender and clinical conditions. Specific drug classes chosen as having the widest use across nursing specialty areas will be used to illustrate application of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic principles. The focus is on decision-making related to prescribing and monitoring. Clinical simulation will be used to augment learning. Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 509 or by consent of instructor.

This course focuses on the interdisciplinary fields of digital health and informatics, enabling a critical examination of the opportunities and challenges associated with the rapid and complex digital transformation of healthcare to improve health and wellness, and quality and safety of patient-centric care. Emphasis is placed on understanding the landscape of digital health, its applications, and emerging trends and issues.

The focus of this course is on in-depth knowledge of advanced pathophysiology relating to common variations in health across the lifespan. Students will gain an understanding of applied pathophysiology related to specific health problems in acute, chronic, and acute on chronic health conditions. Opportunities to discuss concepts and application of these to advanced clinical practice as it relates to diagnostic reasoning will be provided through seminars discussion. Clinical simulation will be used to augment learning.

The focus of this course is on quantitative research methods and on the nature and characteristics of the most commonly used statistical techniques in health research. Emphasis is given to the selection of appropriate methods and statistics to answer research questions; to data collection, analysis and interpretation of results; and to the appraisal of quantitative research literature. Attention is also given to knowledge synthesis, mixed method, ethics in research, and knowledge translation in advanced nursing practice.

The focus of this course is on qualitative research approaches and includes an introduction to the philosophical foundations of qualitative methods. Emphasis is placed on the selection of appropriate methods to answer research questions; on data collection, analysis and interpretation of results; and on the appraisal of qualitative research literature. Attention is also given to knowledge synthesis, mixed methods, ethics in research, and knowledge translation in advanced nursing practice.

The focus of this course is on the development of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills for common variations in health status. Students will apply concepts from advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacotherapeutics. Opportunities to apply clinical diagnostic reasoning skills and decision making required for the assessment of population focused health problems are provided through labs including clinical simulation, and a clinical practicum. An on campus intensive of 3-5 days may be held at the beginning of the term. Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 507 and NURS 509.

The focus of this course is on the development of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills for common variations in the health status of neonates. Students will gain an understanding of advanced assessment and applied pathophysiology related to specific health problems for the neonate in emergent to chronic health care situations. Opportunities to apply clinical diagnostic reasoning skills and decision making required for the assessment of neonatal problems are provided through labs including clinical simulation and a clinical practicum. An on campus intensive of 3-5 days may be held at the beginning of term. Prerequisites or corequisites: NURS 520 and NURS 522.

This course introduces foundational historical, legal, and professional practice knowledge used to understand the contemporary roles and responsibilities of Advanced Practice - Nurse Practitioners in Canada. Students will develop skills and approaches to identify, understand, and use various sources of information required to inform Nurse Practitioner clinical decision-making. Students transitioning to the Nurse Practitioner role will discuss professional scope, and how this is addressed as a clinician, leader, advocate, educator, and scholar.

Graduate seminar on the principles of pharmacotherapeutics and individual differences related to gender and clinical conditions of the neonate. Specific drug classes chosen as having the widest use with neonates will be used to illustrate application of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic principles. The focus is on decision-making related to prescribing and monitoring. Clinical simulation will be used to augment learning. Corequisite: NURS 522 or by consent of instructor.

Students will learn essential research theory and skills required to locate, appraise, and use evidence to inform decision-making across the breadth of nursing and advanced clinical nursing research. Emphasis will be on search strategies, and reviewing and synthesizing best research evidence for integration into practice.

The focus of this course is on in-depth knowledge of advanced perinatal and neonatal physiology and pathophysiology. Students will gain an understanding of applied pathophysiology related to specific health problems in acute, chronic, and acute on chronic health conditions in the neonate. Opportunities to discuss concepts and application of these to advanced clinical practice as it relates to diagnostic reasoning will be provided through seminar discussion. Clinical simulation will be used to augment learning.

This course builds upon the entry to practice RN knowledge to develop a more advanced understanding of common pathophysiological processes. The focus of this course is on in-depth knowledge of applied pathophysiology relating to common variations in health across the lifespan. Students will gain an understanding of applied pathophysiology related to specific health problems in acute, chronic, and acute on chronic health conditions across the lifespan. Diagnostic and clinical reasoning frameworks are used to apply conceptual learning within various NP contexts.

This course builds upon the entry to practice RN knowledge to develop a more advanced understanding of pharmacotherapeutics. The focus of this course is on mastering understanding of core principles of pharmacotherapeutics and how various parameters are impacted by individual differences related to age, gender and clinical conditions. Specific drug classes will be used to illustrate application of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic principles. The evidentiary basis for prescribing and monitoring specific drug therapies is explored. Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 523 or by consent of instructor.

The focus of this course is on the development of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills for common variations in the health status of neonates. Students will gain an understanding of advanced assessment and applied pathophysiology related to specific health problems for the neonate in emergent to chronic health care situations. Opportunities to apply clinical diagnostic reasoning skills and decision making required for the assessment of neonatal problems are provided through seminars, laboratory practice, and a clinical practicum. Corequisites: NURS 520 and NURS 522.

The focus of this seminar is the exploration of the role of the Nurse Practitioner within the context of clinician, leader, advocate, educator and scholar. Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 519.

The focus of this seminar is the role of the Nurse Practitioner within the context of clinician, leader, advocate, educator and scholar. Prerequisite: NURS 526 and corequisite NURS 521.

The focus of this seminar builds upon the role expectations and experiences of the Nurse Practitioner within the newly experienced clinical context. Prerequisite: 527. Corequisite NURS 552.

The focus of this seminar is on current issues and trends affecting the profession and the use of effective communication and collaborative strategies to maximize contributions within the healthcare team. Topics will include, but are not limited to, strategies to promote lifelong learning; leadership; independent practice; entrepreneurship; and small business management. Prerequisite: NURS 528. Corequisite: NURS 554.

Students will complete 2 focused modules related to the selected NP practice stream differentiation. Students will complete a clinical practicum. Students must demonstrate application of diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic management at a novice learner level. Prerequisite: NURS 516 or NURS 518.

Students will complete 2 focused modules related to the selected NP practice stream differentiation. Students will complete a clinical practicum. Students must demonstrate application of diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic management at an intermediate learner level. Prerequisite: NURS 530.

Students will complete 2 focused modules related to the selected NP practice stream differentiation. Students will complete a clinical practicum. Students must demonstrate application of diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic management at an advanced learner level. Prerequisite: NURS 531.

The focus of this course is to provide a consolidated practicum experience in the role of the advanced practice nurse. By the end of this course students must practice progressively towards entry to practice nurse practitioner competencies. Prerequisite: NURS 532.

The focus of this course is to provide a consolidated practicum experience in the role of the advanced practice nurse. By the end of this course students must practice at the entry to practice level for expected graduate nurse practitioner competencies. Prerequisite: NURS 533.

The purpose of this course is to critically analyze policy, politics, and sources of influence within the policy context. The policy process, including context, strategies, as well as the impact of policies on the health and social well-being of Canadians are examined. Emphasis is given to the advanced practice roles and nursing leadership both in public/social policy related to the broad social determinants of health, and health-oriented public policy. This course cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in NURS 560 - Leadership Hlth/Nrsng

The focus of this course is the development of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills for common variations in the health status of neonates. Students will gain an understanding of advanced assessment and applied pathophysiology related to specific health problems for the neonate. Opportunities are provided to apply clinical diagnostic reasoning skills and decision making required for the assessment of neonatal problems. Prerequisites: NURS 543 and NURS 544. Corequisite: NURS 552.

Students will complete 2 focused modules related to clinical management within the neonatal NP specialization. Students must demonstrate application of diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic management at a novice learner level. Prerequisite: NURS 537.

Students will complete 2 focused modules related to clinical management within the neonatal NP specialization. Students must demonstrate application of diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic management at an intermediate learner level. Prerequisite: NURS 537, 538.

Students will complete 2 focused modules related to clinical management within the neonatal NP specialization. Students must demonstrate application of diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic management at an advanced learner level. Prerequisite: NURS 539.

The focus of this course is to develop advanced understanding of perinatal and neonatal physiology and pathophysiology. This course will address in-depth knowledge of applied pathophysiology related to specific health problems encountered in the neonatal population. Diagnostic and clinical reasoning frameworks are used to apply conceptual learning within the advanced perinatal and neonatal context.

The focus of this course is to develop advanced understanding of pharmacotherapeutics related to conditions affecting the neonate. Emphasizing key drug classes commonly used in this population, the course will explore principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, highlighting their application in clinical decision-making. Participants will enhance their skills in prescribing and monitoring medications, with a focus on evidence-based practices. The course will cover critical topics, including age-specific considerations in drug metabolism, strategies for monitoring therapeutic efficacy, and guidelines for safe prescribing. Prerequisite: NURS 543 or by consent of instructor.

The focus of this course is the exploration of major philosophical positions and their contributions to the teaching learning process. Specifically, it involves an examination of the relationship between philosophical reflection and pedagogical practice within the context of nursing education. Students discuss basic world views that influence contemporary thought about the teaching learning process, critically analyze/deconstruct educational concepts, values and practices and explore how philosophy of teaching influences curricular development and shapes nursing education. Credit will not be granted to students who have previously received credit for NURS 560 - Philosophy of Teaching.

The focus of this course is on building upon basic assessment and history skills to develop competency in advanced assessment skills, supporting development of diagnostic reasoning capacity with a focus on general wellness across the lifespan. Students will apply concepts from advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacotherapeutics to clinical diagnostic reasoning skills and decision making required for initial planning, management and strategies. Prerequisite NURS 523 and NURS 524.

The focus of this course is on the development of assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills with a focus on detecting illnesses or health variants within the advanced health assessment context across the lifespan. The course will extend past physical assessment into areas of cognitive and mental health assessment, as well as special assessment techniques unique to populations or diagnostic presentations. Prerequisite NURS 523, NURS 524 and 547.

In this course, intermediate learners focus on using sound clinical data and research evidence to develop safe and clinically appropriate management plans for acute disease across the lifespan. Students will apply concepts from previous courses. Prerequisite: NURS 547, NURS 548. Corequisite: 550.

In this course, intermediate learners focus on using sound clinical data and research evidence to develop safe and clinically appropriate management plans for chronic disease across the lifespan. Students will apply concepts from previous courses. Prerequisite: NURS 547, NURS 548 Corequisite: NURS 549.