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Program Requirements
The courses outlined below have been developed and sequenced to ensure that students meet the overall program objectives. The following courses must be completed in sequence unless discussed with an adviser.
For the breakdown of the course of study, see
U0 Required Courses (27 credits)
The first year (U0) of the 136- or 137-credit four-year program consists of the following courses:
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BIOL 112 Cell and Molecular Biology (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : The cell: ultrastructure, division, chemical constituents and reactions. Bioenergetics: photosynthesis and respiration. Principles of genetics, the molecular basis of inheritance and biotechnology.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Dent, Joseph Alan; Sch枚ck, Frieder (Winter)
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CHEM 110 General Chemistry 1 (4 credits)
Overview
Chemistry : A study of the fundamental principles of atomic structure, radiation and nuclear chemistry, valence theory, coordination chemistry, and the periodic table.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Huot, Mitchell; Gauthier, Jean-Marc; Pavelka, Laura; Butler, Ian Sydney; Barrett, Christopher (Fall)
Fall
Prerequisites/corequisites: College level mathematics and physics or permission of instructor; CHEM 120 is not a prerequisite
Each lab section is limited enrolment
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CHEM 120 General Chemistry 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Chemistry : A study of the fundamental principles of physical chemistry.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Huot, Mitchell; Sewall, Samuel Lewis; Gauthier, Jean-Marc; Siwick, Bradley; Ghoshdastidar, Avik (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisites/corequisites: College level mathematics and physics, or permission of instructor: CHEM 110 is not a prerequisite
Each lab section is limited enrolment
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CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits)
Overview
Chemistry : A survey of reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds including modern concepts of bonding, mechanisms, conformational analysis, and stereochemistry.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018
Instructors: Pavelka, Laura; Daoust, Michel; Gauthier, Jean-Marc; Sleiman, Hanadi (Fall) Lumb, Jean-Philip; Huot, Mitchell; Daoust, Michel; Gauthier, Jean-Marc; Vlaho, Danielle (Winter) Vlaho, Danielle; Daoust, Michel; Gauthier, Jean-Marc (Summer)
Fall, Winter, Summer
Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or equivalent.
Corequisite: CHEM 120 or equivalent.
Restriction: Not open to students who are taking or have taken CHEM 211 or equivalent
Each lab section is limited enrolment
Note: Some CEGEP programs provide equivalency for this course. For more information, please see the Department of Chemistry's Web page ().
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MATH 141 Calculus 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Mathematics & Statistics (Sci) : The definite integral. Techniques of integration. Applications. Introduction to sequences and series.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018
Instructors: Gobin, Damien (Fall) Trudeau, Sidney; Gaster, Jonah; Fox, Thomas F (Winter) Nica, Bogdan Lucian; Causley, Broderick (Summer)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MATH 121 or CEGEP objective 00UP or equivalent
Restriction Note B: Not open to students who have taken or are taking MATH 122 or MATH 130 or MATH 131, except by permission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Each Tutorial section is enrolment limited
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PHYS 101 Introductory Physics - Mechanics (4 credits)
Overview
Physics : An introductory course in physics without calculus, covering mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, energy, and rotational motion), oscillations and waves, sound, light, and wave optics.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Ragan, Kenneth J (Fall)
Fall
3 hours lectures; 2 hours laboratory; tutorial sessions
Restriction: Not open to students taking or having taken PHYS 131, CEGEP objective 00UR or equivalent
Laboratory sections have limited enrolment
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PHYS 102 Introductory Physics - Electromagnetism (4 credits)
Overview
Physics : Electric field and potential. D.C. circuits and measurements. Capacitance. Magnetic field and induction. Electromagnetic waves and geometrical optics.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Provatas, Nikolaos (Winter)
U0 Complementary Courses
6 or 7 credits
One of the following Calculus courses:
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MATH 139 Calculus 1 with Precalculus (4 credits)
Overview
Mathematics & Statistics (Sci) : Review of trigonometry and other Precalculus topics. Limits, continuity, derivative. Differentiation of elementary functions. Antidifferentiation. Applications.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Mehrabian, Abbas (Fall)
Fall
4 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial
Prerequisite: a course in functions
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CEGEP objective 00UN or equivalent.
Restriction Note B: Not open to students who have taken or are taking MATH 122, except by permission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Students continue in MATH 141
Each Tutorial section is enrolment limited
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MATH 140 Calculus 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Mathematics & Statistics (Sci) : Review of functions and graphs. Limits, continuity, derivative. Differentiation of elementary functions. Antidifferentiation. Applications.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018
Instructors: Trudeau, Sidney; Meng, xianchang; Hu, Ying (Fall) Sektnan, Lars (Winter) Abdenbi, Brahim (Summer)
3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial
Prerequisite: High School Calculus
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MATH 120, MATH 139 or CEGEP objective 00UN or equivalent
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking MATH 122 or MATH 130 or MATH 131, except by permission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Each Tutorial section is enrolment limited
And a 3-credit elective
Following successful completion of the U0 courses, students enter First Year (U1)
Required Courses (89 credits)
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IPEA 500 Roles in Interprofessional Teams
Overview
IPEA : A half day workshop, including preparatory work, that introduces interprofessional education, interprofessional practice, and the roles of the different healthcare professionals that make up an interprofessional team.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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IPEA 501 Communication in Interprofessional Teams
Overview
IPEA : A half day workshop, including preparatory work, introducing effective communication and interactions in interprofessional teams.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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IPEA 502 Patient-Centred Care in Action
Overview
IPEA : A half day activity, including preparatory work, introducing students to a simulated patient/family centred care scenario in which they will be working in interprofessional teams to develop a plan of care.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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NUR1 209 Pathophysiology for Nursing 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This course will focus on the study of the physiological control mechanisms and pathophysiologic alterations in health across the lifespan, looking at selected diseases that are the most prevalent in North America. It will explore concepts of disease causation: acquired, immune, infectious, carcinogenic, genetic, and biochemical alterations in health in selected body systems. There will be an emphasis on etiology, cellular and systemic pathophysiologic responses, clinical manifestations, diagnostic, and treatment modalities.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Archambault, William (Fall)
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NUR1 210 Pathophysiology for Nursing 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This course will build on previous knowledge from NUR1 209, and focus on the study of the physiology of organ systems and the pathophysiologic alterations in health across the lifespan, looking at selected diseases of the reproductive, cardiovascular, renal, digestive, and neurological. endocrine and hematological systems that are the most prevalent in North America. It will explore concepts of disease causation in the: acquired, immune, infectious, carcinogenic, genetic, and biochemical alterations in health in selected body systems. There will be an emphasis on etiology, cellular and systemic pathophysiologic responses, clinical manifestations, diagnostic, and treatment modalities.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Archambault, William (Winter)
Prerequisite(s): NUR1 209
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NUR1 222 Strengths-Based Nursing & Professional Practice (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This course provides an overview of the history of nursing, the philosophical and theoretical tenets of Strengths-Based Nursing (SBN) and the pivotal contributions of nursing in the health care system. An understanding of SBN is developed through the study of selected topics and concepts related to nursing practice, health promotion, research, and ethics.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Chevrier, Annie (Fall)
Restriction(s): Not open to students in U0.
Corequisite(s): IPEA 500
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NUR1 224 Individual and Family Development Across Lifespans 1 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : In this course students will explore the development of adults and their families to identify biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives of aging using a strength-based nursing framework. In this foundational inquiry based learning course students will work in groups and independently, evaluating and applying research to build upon existing knowledge and explore health and illness situations.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Sanzone, Rosalia; Tuck, Jodi Louise; Purden, Margaret A; Gottlieb, Laurie; Marchionni, Caroline (Fall)
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NUR1 225 Individual and Family Development Across Lifespans 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : In this course students will explore the development of young families to understand biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives using a strengthbased nursing framework. The focus of this course will be on individuals 018 years old and their families. This inquiry based learning course will build upon NUR1 224.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Sanzone, Rosalia; Tuck, Jodi Louise; Marchionni, Caroline; Mahon, Abbey (Winter)
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NUR1 230 Supporting Health and Healing Capacities 1 (1 credit)
Overview
Nursing : This laboratory course addresses a range of clinical skills that support health and healing capacities in adults.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Marchand, Hugo; Leblanc, Catherine; Samson, Amelie; Vroom, Laurin (Fall)
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NUR1 231 Supporting Health and Healing Capacities 2 (1 credit)
Overview
Nursing : This laboratory course builds on NUR1 230 and addresses a range of clinical skills that support health and healing capacities in young families.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Marchand, Hugo; Vroom, Laurin; Leblanc, Catherine; Samson, Amelie (Winter)
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NUR1 233 Promoting Young Family Development (2 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This clinical course focuses on identifying indicators of healthy development in individuals and families during two phases of development, the birth of a baby and the young preschooler. Students will develop skill in the assessment of these individuals and families and explore nursing approaches that promote their health.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Armistead, Cheryl (Winter)
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NUR1 234 Nursing Older Adults (2 credits)
Overview
Nursing : A clinical course providing basic knowledge and skills in promoting and maintaining biological, psychological, and social processes of health in the aged. Students will acquire skill in gerontological nursing assessment and intervention with the elderly living in the community.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Ponzoni, Norma; Armistead, Cheryl (Fall)
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NUR1 235 Health & Physical Assessment/Anatomy 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This course develops knowledge and skills required to perform a health history and complete health and physical assessment across the lifespan. Human anatomy will be integrated throughout.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Mahon, Abbey (Fall)
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NUR1 236 Health & Physical Assessment/Anatomy 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This course builds upon NUR1 235 and further develops knowledge and skills required to perform a health history and complete health and physical assessment across the lifespan. Human anatomy will be integrated throughout.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Mahon, Abbey; Murphy-Lavall茅e, Elizabeth; Rembisz, Martyna (Winter)
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NUR1 300 Pharmacology for Nursing 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This introductory course will focus on drug mechanisms of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, patient safety and professional nursing responsibilities in drug administration. Pharmacotherapeutic challenges across the life span will be addressed. Health promotion as it relates to pharmacologic agents, drug safety, and evidence-based nursing implications for teaching, medication administration and monitoring will be explored.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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NUR1 301 Pharmacology for Nursing 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This course will build on knowledge from NUR1 300. It will apply and expand upon knowledge on drug mechanisms of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, patient safety and professional nursing responsibilities in drug administration. Pharmacotherapeutic challenges related to cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, renal, neurological, hematological, musculoskeletal systems, as well as, toxicology, addiction will be addressed. Health promotion as it relates to pharmacologic agents, drug safety, and evidence-based nursing implications for teaching, medication administration and monitoring will be explored.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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NUR1 311 Infection Prevention and Control (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Principles of microbiology and their application to clinical practice in acute and community care settings. Laboratory diagnostics, infectious diseases, and infection prevention and control principles and activities are covered.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018
Instructors: Rodrigues, Ramona (Fall) Rodrigues, Ramona (Winter)
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NUR1 323 Illness Management 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : The focus of this course is the medical, surgical and nursing management of the major illnesses in adults and children. Topics will include diagnostic tests, drug therapies, dietary management, exercise, relaxation techniques, pain management approaches, patient education, and strategies for maintaining physical and emotional well-being.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Buck, Madeleine; Wrzesien, Vanessa (Fall)
Corequisite: NUR1 331.
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NUR1 324 Illness Management 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Medical, surgical, and nursing management of the major illnesses in adults and children. Topics will include diagnostic tests, drug therapies, dietary management, symptom management, patient education, and strategies for maintaining physical and emotional well-being.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Buck, Madeleine; Wrzesien, Vanessa (Winter)
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NUR1 325 Acute, Chronic, & Palliative Health Challenges 1 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : In this course students will explore how biological, psychological and sociocultural factors influence living with acute, chronic and palliative health conditions using a strength- based nursing framework. Students will apply evidence informed approaches to nursing persons and their families in selected health situations. This inquiry based learning course will build upon NUR1 225.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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NUR1 326 Acute, Chronic, and Palliative Health Challenges 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : In this course students will analyze how biological, psychological and sociocultural factors influence living with acute, chronic and palliative health conditions using a strength-based nursing framework. Students will prioritize evidence informed approaches to nursing persons and their families in selected health situations. This course will build upon NUR1 325.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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NUR1 329 Skin Integrity and Wound Care (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This course will focus on teaching the principles of assessment and evidence-informed management of chronic and acute wounds in the clinical and community setting. Pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers, wound infections, debridement, wound care products, compression and other types of chronic wounds will be covered along with appropriate treatment options, the expanded professional and legal scope practice and the role of the multidisciplinary team in managing complex wound care and patient and family teaching and education strategies to support health and healing.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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NUR1 331 Nursing in Illness 1 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This clinical course integrates knowledge of normal physiological and psychological processes, disease and illness management in the assessment and care of the acutely ill. Students will develop interventions that conserve patient energy, alleviate physical and emotional pain, promote healing, and help families cope and deal with the health care system.
Terms: Fall 2017, Summer 2018
Instructors: Doucette, Elaine M; Gauthier, M茅lanie (Fall) Doucette, Elaine M; Larouche, Sandie; Sanzone, Rosalia; Chevrier, Annie; Gauthier, M茅lanie; Antonacci, Rosetta (Summer)
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NUR1 332 Nursing in Illness 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This clinical course integrates knowledge related to individuals and families coping with acute, chronic and terminal illnesses, and illness management in nursing practice. Assessment skills will focus on changes in physiological functioning, emotions, behavior, and family processes.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Doucette, Elaine M; Antonacci, Rosetta (Winter)
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NUR1 333 Nursing in Illness 3 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Focus is on the integration of knowledge and skills acquired over the first two years of the program. Students and faculty will conjointly determine the student's clinical placement on the basis of the student's learning needs and their previous clinical experiences.
Terms: Summer 2018
Instructors: Ponzoni, Norma; Marchionni, Caroline (Summer)
Prerequisite: NUR1 332
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NUR1 335 Illness Management Clinical Skills Laboratory 1 (1 credit)
Overview
Nursing : This laboratory course addresses illness management clinical technical skills and is the companion course to Nursing in Illness 1. Students develop the following areas with respect to a range of clinical technical skills: a) knowledge of the technical skill itself; b) an understanding of the risks and patient safety issues associated with the procedure; c) knowledge of the infection prevention and control guidelines required to perform the skill; d) fine and gross psychomotor skills relative to performing the procedure; e) sensitivity to the patient experience related to the procedure.
Terms: Fall 2017, Summer 2018
Instructors: Marchand, Hugo; Vroom, Laurin; Leblanc, Catherine; Samson, Amelie (Fall) Marchand, Hugo (Summer)
Prerequisite(s): NUR1 231
Corequisite(s): NUR1 331
A nominal fee of $98.94 is charged to all nursing students who register in courses where clinical skills are taught to students in the Nursing Learning Laboratory. The fee is for clinical skills kits that students will use during their training in the Nursing Learning Laboratory. The kits also contain additional materials for students to take with them after the training to allow them to practice the skills they learn on their own.
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NUR1 336 Illness Management Clinical Skills Laboratory 2 (1 credit)
Overview
Nursing : This laboratory course addresses illness management clinical technical skills and is the companion course to Illness Management 2 and Nursing in Illness 2. Students develop the following areas with respect to a range of clinical technical skills: a) knowledge of the technical skill itself; b) an understanding of the risks and patient safety issues associated with the procedure; c) knowledge of the infection prevention and control guidelines required to perform the skill; d) fine and gross psychomotor skills relative to performing the procedure; e) sensitivity to the patient experience related to the procedure.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Marchand, Hugo; Samson, Amelie; Murphy-Lavall茅e, Elizabeth; Leblanc, Catherine (Winter)
A nominal fee of $77.84 is charged to all nursing students who register in courses where clinical skills are taught to students in the Nursing Learning Laboratory. The fee is for clinical skills kits that students will use during their training in the Nursing Learning Laboratory. The kits also contain additional materials for students to take with them after the training to allow them to practice the skills they learn on their own.
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NUR1 423 Leading Change: Policy and Practice (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : In this course students will critique today's healthcare environment and professional practice issues. The focus will be on the development of leadership skills to influence policy and practice.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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NUR1 424 Legal and Ethical Issues: Nursing (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This course covers ethical and legal aspects related to caring for patients and their families, and principles in ethical decision-making. Issues of professional accountability, liability, and advocacy are addressed in such contexts as withholding treatment, organ harvesting, abortion, involuntary commitment, etc.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Bonneau, Jos茅e; Kapnik, Daria (Fall)
Prerequisite: NUR1 333.
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NUR1 431 Community Health Nursing Practicum (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : In this clinical course, students will apply the guiding principles and values of primary health care through the application of the community health nursing process using capacity building and strength based approach in partnership with individuals, families and groups within the health care system leading to enhanced competencies in prevention, health protection, maintenance, restoration and palliation.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018
Instructors: Miller, Catherine-Anne (Fall) Miller, Catherine-Anne (Winter)
A nominal fee of $5.31 is charged to all nursing students who register in courses where clinical skills are taught to students in the Nursing Learning Laboratory. The fee is for clinical skills kits that students will use during their training in the Nursing Learning Laboratory. The kits also contain additional materials for students to take with them after the training to allow them to practice the skills they learn on their own.
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NUR1 432 Community Health Nursing Project (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : In this clinical course, students will apply the guiding principles and values of primary health care through the application of the community health nursing process using capacity building and strength based approach in partnership with populations and communities outside the health care system leading to a health promotion project.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018
Instructors: Filion, Francoise; Gausden, Diana; Barbo, Geneveave (Fall) Filion, Francoise; Gausden, Diana; Lanctot, Anne Marie; Grugel-Park, Adriana (Winter)
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NUR1 529 Critical Care Nursing (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This intensive clinical nursing experience focuses on the assessment and care of individuals and their families dealing with a critical and potentially life threatening health event.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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PSYC 204 Introduction to Psychological Statistics (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : The statistical analysis of research data; frequency distributions; graphic representation; measures of central tendency and variability; elementary sampling theory and tests of significance.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018
Instructors: Amsel, Rhonda N (Fall) Darainy, Mohammad (Winter) Sadikaj, Gentiana (Summer)
Fall and Winter
Restriction: Not open to students who have passed a CEGEP statistics course(s) with a minimum grade of 75%: Mathematics 201-307 or 201-337 or equivalent or the combination of Quantitative Methods 300 with Mathematics 300
This course is a prerequisite for PSYC 305, PSYC 406, PSYC 310, PSYC 336
You may not be able to receive credit for this course and other statistic courses. Be sure to check the Course Overlap section under Faculty Degree Requirements in the Arts or Science section of the Calendar.
Complementary Course (5 credits)
5 credits from the following:
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NUR1 530 Clinical Internship (5 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This clinical nursing experience offers students an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and assessment skills in either community nursing or critical care.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018
Instructors: Buck, Madeleine (Fall) Buck, Madeleine (Winter) Filion, Francoise (Summer)
Prerequisite: NUR1 432.
Restriction: Only B.Sc.(N) Program
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NUR1 531 Ambassador Nursing Practice Consolidation (5 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This clinical nursing experience offers students an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and assessment skills in either community nursing or critical care in clinical settings outside the 捆绑SM社区.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Elective Courses (9 credits)
9 credits with 6 credits at the 300 level or above.
Ingram School of Nursing—2017-2018 (last updated Sep. 29, 2017) (disclaimer)
