(Ext. 2258 and 2259)
Gupta, Anna; B.Sc.N., M.Sc.N. (Wayne State), Reg.N.—1968.
Thomas, Barbara Campbell; Dip.P.H.N., B.N.Sc. (Queen's), M.Ed. (Windsor), Ed.D. (Wayne State), Reg.N.—1969. (Associate Vice-President, Academic)
Rosenbaum, Janet N.; B.Sc.N., M.Sc.N., Ph.D., (Wayne State), Reg.N.—1975.
Cameron, W. Sheila; R.S.C.N. (Scotland), B.A. (McMaster), M.A. Nurs. Educ. (Detroit), Ed.D. (Wayne State), F.A.A.M.R., Reg.N.—1976.
Carty, Laurie; B.Sc.N., B.A., M.Ed. (Windsor), Ph.D. (Wayne State), Reg.N.—1980.
Temple, Anna; B.Sc.N. (Windsor), M.Sc.N., Ph.D. (Wayne State), Reg.N.—1971.
Abraham, Puthenvilla Y; B.Sc.N. (Alberta), B. Com. (Windsor), M.P.H., Specialist In Aging Cert., M.S. (Com. Hlth. Nsg.) Ph.D. (Michigan), Reg.N.—1971.
Fawdry, Mary Kaye; B.Sc.N. (Windsor), B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. (Wayne State), Reg.N.—1973.
McMahon, Sharon; B.Sc.N., B.A., M.Ed. (Windsor), Ed.D. (Wayne State), Reg.N.—1973.
Drake, Mary Louise; Dip. P.H.N., B.Sc.N., B.A. (Windsor), Dip. in Midwifery (Great Britain), M.A. Nurs. Educ. (Detroit), Ed. D. (Wayne State), Reg.N.—1975.
Berry, Mary L; Dip. N. Educ., B.Sc.N. (Western Ontario), M.Ed. (Windsor), Reg.N.—1977.
Horsburgh, M. Elizabeth; B.Sc.N., B.A., M.Ed. (Windsor), M.Sc.N., Ph.D. (Wayne State), Reg.N.—1984. (Director of the School)
Foley, Donna M.; Dip. N. Educ., B.Sc.N., B.A., M.A. (Windsor), Ph.D. (Ottawa), Reg.N.—1972.
Matuk, Lucia, B.Sc. (Toronto), B.Sc.N., B. A.,(Windsor), M.Sc.N. (Western), Reg.N.—1987.
Rajacich, Dale; B.Sc.N. (Windsor), M.Sc.N. (Western), Reg.N.—1987.
Snowdon, Anne; B.Sc.N. (Western), M.Sc.A. (McGill), Reg.N.—1988.
Kane, Deborah; B.Sc.N. (Windsor), M.Sc.N. (Western Ontario), Reg.N.—1989.
Stamler, Lynnette Leeseberg; B.S.N. (St. Olaf College), M.Ed. (Manitoba), Ph.D. (Cincinnati), Reg.N.—1994.
Moderwell, M. Kathleen; B.Sc.N. (Western Ontario), M.Ed. (Windsor), Reg.N.—1973.
Allison, E. Merilyn; D.P.H.N. (Western Ontario), B.A., B.Sc.N. (Windsor), M.Sc.N (Western Ontario), Reg.N.—1989.
Davies, Shirley; B.Sc.N., M.Sc.N. (Toronto), Reg.N.—1989.
Pickard, Jane; B.A., M.Ed. (Western), M.N. (Alberta), Reg.N.—1990.
Del Bianco, Lee Ann; B.Sc.N. (Toronto), M.Sc.N. (Wayne), Reg.N.—1990.
Reeves, William; B.S.N. (McMaster), M.H.Sc. (Toronto), Reg.N.—1990.
Freeman, Michelle; B.A., B.Sc.N. (Windsor), Graduate Certificate, Gerontology (Wayne State)—1995.
Sessional Appointments
P. Canil-Durocher, B.Sc.N., Reg.N.
M. Chick, B.Sc.N., Reg.N
M. Cole, D.P.H.N., B.A., B.Sc.N., Reg.N.
D. Dayus, B.Sc.N., B.A., Reg.N.
M. Foster, B.Sc.N., Reg.N.
K. Foley, B.Sc.N., Reg.N.
D. Hreceniuk, B.Sc.N., Reg.N.
S. Klinck, B.Sc.N., Reg.N.
P. McKay, B.Sc.N., Reg.N.
S. Matthews, B.Sc.N., Reg.N.
J. Strahl-Bevacqua, B.Sc.N., Reg.N
G. Walker, B.Sc.N., M.Ed., Reg. N.
V. Walsh, B.Sc.N., B.A., Reg. N.
(Include but are not limited to)
Canadian Mental Health Association
Cencourse Project Inc.
Childrens' Hospital of Michigan, Detroit
Essex Retirees Social Club
Greater Windsor Senior Citizen's Centre
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Windsor-Essex County
Hospice of Windsor
Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital
House of Shalom Youth Centre
Huron Lodge (Home for Seniors)
Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Kent-Chatham Health Unit
Metro Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Ontario Breast Screening Clinic
Saint John Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Sandwich Community Health Centre
Teen Health Centre - Windsor
Victorian Order of Nurses, Windsor-Essex County Branch
Villa Maria
Windsor Board of Education
Windsor Regional Hospital
The mission of the University of Windsor baccalaureate nursing programs is to prepare practitioners to collaborate with clients and members of the health care team to facilitate the achievement of optimal levels of health.
The scope of the program includes teaching scientifically-based nursing practice using theory, clinical skills, and research findings in the care of individuals, families, groups, and communities. The School fosters personal and professsional development and ethical accountability. Students have opportunities to provide leadership within nursing and are prepared to practice in a variety of health care settings.
The philosophy of the School of Nursing at the University of Windsor is outlined in the following statements about our beliefs relative to health, individuals, nursing, learning and teaching:
Health is a dynamic process whereby the individual, family, or group is able to realize aspirations, satisfy needs, and change or cope with the environment. Health is a resource for everyday life. It is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources as well as physical capacity. Health is the goal of all nursing behaviours.
Individuals are unique holistic persons with inherent dignity and are worthy of respect and care. Individuals have freedom of choice and are accountable for these choices. Individuals are capable of entering reciprocal caring relationships which foster health, growth, and self-actualization.
Nursing is a humanistic, caring process, the goal of which is to help individuals, families and communities achieve an optimal level of health consistent with their abilities and desires. Nurses, in collaboration with members of the health team and the clients themselves, facilitate client maturation and stress adaptation.
Learning is an individualized acitivity and involves learners' personal goals, perceptions and unique learning style. Learning is goal oriented and an active life-long process of change and development. Teaching is a facilitative process through which learners are guided and supported. It involves communication, clearly defined goals, appropriate learning acitivities and a climate conducive to growth. The curriculum is multi-disciplinary and aims to provide the learners with opportunities for intellectual and professional development.
The School of Nursing seeks to prepare graduates who will be able to:
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Chemistry, and Biology.
Comments: One Mathematics is recommended.
An interview with the School of Nursing Admissions Committee may be required.
1) Graduation from an approved basic Diploma program.
2) Nurse registration in Canada for the current year, pending Ontario registration.
3) University entrance-level English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
4) A currently valid certificate in C.P.R. at the Basic Rescuer level.
5) A letter of reference from current or most recent employer.
6) An interview with the School of Nursing Admissions Committee may be required.
There will be two categories of applicants to the primary care nurse practitioner program: diploma prepared nurses and degree prepared nurses.
1) The following, individual university admission requirements must be met:
(a)
Graduation from an approved Diploma program is required.
(b)
Applicants must hold or be eligible for a current certificate of registration as a registered nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
(c)
University entrance-level English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
(d)
A currently valid certificate in C.P.R. at the Basic Rescuer level is required.
(e)
An interview with the School of Nursing Admissions Committee may be required.
(f)
A letter of reference from current or most recent employer is required.
2) Preference will be given to Ontario residents whose work experience in nursing has been continuous and who have practical experience in one or more of the following areas: primary health care, ambulatory care, public health, community health, long-term care, emergency care, or outpost nursing.
3) Applicants must have the equivalent of two years full-time nursing practice within the past five years.
Note: This is a limited enrolment program. Therefore, possession of minimum published requirements does not guarantee admission.
1) The applicant must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing which includes physical assessment, statistics, and a research methods course. An interview with the School of Nursing Admissions Committee may be required. A letter of reference from current or most recent employer is required.
2) Applicants must hold or be eligible for a current certificate of registration as a registered nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
3) Preference will be given to Ontario residents whose work experience in nursing has been continuous and who have practical experience in one or more of the following areas: primary health care, ambulatory care, public health, community health, long-term care, emergency care, or outpost nursing.
4) Applicants must have the equivalent of two years full-time nursing practice within the past five years.
Note: This is a limited enrolment program. Therefore, possession of minimum published requirements does not guarantee admission.
DEGREES IN OTHER DISCIPLINES
Special consideration may be given to applicants holding degrees in other disciplines.
A student who wishes to transfer from another university's School of Nursing is required to submit an official transcript of records, descriptions of courses taken and a statement of reason for transfer. This statement of reason is subject to verification.
A minimum grade of C- must have been obtained in each course for it to be considered. Official transcripts and course descriptions should be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the first day of classes.
University nursing courses taken within seven years prior to admission or readmission to the Post Diploma B.Sc.N. program may be considered for credit.
Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. Selection of candidates for admission to the various programs will be based on criteria determined by the School of Nursing Admissions Committee.
Registered Nurse students who wish to write advanced standing examinations in Biology 55-204, 55-205, 55-206, 55-241, Psychology 46-115, Sociology 48-101, and Nursing 63-230, must petition the Head of the Department concerned for permission to write any or all of the above examinations within the first two terms of the program.
Registered Nurse students may also be permitted to write advanced standing examinations in 63-331, 63-334, 63-333, and 63-433. These examinations are available only to those registered nurses who can demonstrate via a portfolio prior knowledge of the course content. Portfolios for 63-433 must be submitted by June 30 for evaluation. Portfolios for 63-331, 63-333, and 63-334 must be submitted by November 15 for evaluation. A fee will be applied for each portfolio evaluated.
Advanced standing examinations for 63-230 and 63-433 will be offered within two weeks after the beginning of Fall classes. Advanced standing exams for 63-331, 63-333, and 63-334 will be offered within two weeks after the beginning of Winter classes. Students who pass these examinations will have the notation "Advanced Standing by Examination" entered on their transcripts. The normal charge for advanced standing examinations will be applied.
1) Students must submit a birth certificate to the Director of the School of Nursing during the first week of class. This does not apply to Registered Nurse students.
2) Students are responsible for their own travel and living expenses incurred in clinical nursing experiences, including the consolidation experiences.
3) Students are responsible for supplying their own uniforms and accessories. Details pertaining to uniforms and accessories will be sent to those admitted to the program.
4) Students are required to possess a currently valid certificate in Standard First Aid from St. John Ambulance or Red Cross by the beginning of Year II of the four-year B.Sc.N. program
5) Students are required to possess a currently valid certificate in C.P.R. at the Basic Rescuer Level by the beginning of Year II, Plan I, and prior to Year I, Plan II Nursing courses. Students must provide evidence of recertification in each subsequent year.
Students in the first year of all nursing programs must submit to the Director of the School of Nursing during the first week of classes a School of Nursing Student Health Record. This record which includes a physical examination, immunization for health care workers, and tuberculosis screening, must be certified by a physician. In subsequent years, all students must submit to instructors prior to each clinical experience a physician's note indicating their health status and the results of a Tuberculosis skin test and/or a chest x-ray.
1) A minimum grade of C- in each Nursing course and an overall 5.0 average is required for promotion and graduation.
2) A minimum grade of B- is required in each Primary Care Nurse Practitioner course. Furthermore, not more than one course may be repeated.
3) The program of<|> studies for the<|> four-year basic degree or the program for Registered Nurses<|> must<|> be completed within seven years from the first Nursing course (63-). 4) Students must attend all clinical nursing experiences and laboratories unless they have permission from the professor and/or a medical certificate to account for absence.
5) Clinical Nursing experiences may be arranged during day or evening shifts as well as weekends, and consolidated as necessary. Nights may be arranged at senior level and/or consolidation where deemed educationally appropriate and necessary by the School of Nursing.
6) While taking 63-188, 63-288, and 63-388, students may not take any other course.
7) No more than sixteen courses may be taken at the 100-level.
8) At registration, no student may take an additional course or make exception to the approved program as outlined in this Calendar without consultation with the Director and written permission from the Dean.
9) Auditing a passed clinical course is dependent upon the availability of clinical space.
10) Students who have failed a nursing course must notify the School, in writing, of their desire to return, by June 30. If a student fails to do so, a clinical placement cannot be guaranteed.
11) Students failing a clinical course may be required to complete make-up prior to re-taking the course.
12) No student may repeat more than one Nursing course.
13) Students who intend to register for 63-432 must notify the School by June 30 so that clinical placements can be arranged for the Fall term.
14) Students of the School of Nursing are required to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the "Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and Registered Nursing Assistants" and the "Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour in Nursing" of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Failure of any Nursing student to conform to the principles of these documents may result in dismissal from any of the School of Nursing programs.
Applicants wishing to discuss the program or visit the School should contact the School of Nursing (519-253-4232, Ext. 2258).
This program is four years in length and is designed for individuals who are seeking to prepare for a career in nursing at the baccalaureate level.
The curriculum is designed on the premise that professional nursing is multidisciplinary in nature, applying nursing, biological and social sciences, as well as the arts, to the care of individuals, families and communities. As inquiring, caring, competent practitioners, nurses serve the needs of society through health promotion, health maintenance, prevention of disease and care of the sick and dying.
The School of Nursing was granted National Accreditation in 1990 by the Board of Accreditation of the Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing. It is also approved by the Accreditation Committee of the Ontario Region, Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to write nurse registration examinations and pursue graduate studies.
63-181.Introduction to Nursing Concepts I
63-182.Clinical Nursing Experience
46-115.Introduction to Psychology as a Behavioural Science
55-202.Human Anatomy
55-204.Human Physiology I
One course in Anthropology or Sociology
63-183.Introduction to Nursing Concepts II
63-184.Clinical Nursing Experience
46-116.Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
55-205.Human Physiology II
59-191.Organic and Biological Chemistry for Health Sciences
One course in Anthropology or Sociology
63-188.Clinical Nursing Experience (taken in Intersession)
63-281.Parent-Child Health Nursing I
63-282.Clinical Nursing Experience
63-283.Adult Health Nursing I
55-206.Introduction to Medical Microbiology
59-291.Pharmacology for Health Sciences
63-221.Conceptual Models for Nursing Practice
63-284.Clinical Nursing Experience
63-285.Parent-Child Health Nursing II
63-287.Adult Health Nursing II
55-241.Infectious Diseases
Open option*
63-288.Clinical Nursing Experience (taken in Intersession)
Note: Three of the four open options must be sequenced and taken from one department or school. Only sixteen 100-level courses are permitted.
63-291.Basic Human Nutrition
63-381.Adult Health Nursing III
63-382.Clinical Nursing Experience
63-383.Family and Community Health Nursing I
Level 3 option (a)
Open option (see Note above)
63-384.Clinical Nursing Experience
63-385.Adult Health Nursing IV
63-387.The Process of Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Level 3 option (b)
46-212.Introductory Statistics or
48-307.Introduction to Statistics I or
65-253.Statistics for the Sciences
Open option (see Note above)
63-388.Clinical Nursing Experience (taken in Intersession)
(a) any Political Science course
(b) any Religious Studies or Philosophy course with an emphasis on ethical issues
Nursing Elective or open option
63-482.Clinical Nursing Experience (6.0 Credit Hours) *
63-483.Family and Community Health Nursing II
63-484.Clinical Nursing Experience (6.0 Credit Hours) *
63-485.Concepts of Leadership in Nursing Practice
63-482.Clinical Nursing Experience (6.0 Credit Hours) *
63-484.Clinical Nursing Experience (6.0 Credit Hours) *
63-487.Current Issues in Nursing
63-489.Research Process in Nursing
63-493.Senior Directed Study
* Students take only one of either 63-482 or 63-484 in the Fall term and the other in the Winter term.
This program involves two years of full-time study and is designed for graduates of diploma nursing programs at colleges of applied arts and technology or of hospital-based or regional schools of nursing. It is offered to registered nurses whose goal is to add to their knowledge and skills in nursing, and to advance to baccalaureate preparation.
The curriculum is designed on the premise that professional nursing is multidisciplinary in nature, applying nursing, biological, and social sciences as well as the arts, to the care of individuals, families and communities. As inquiring, caring, competent practitioners, nurses serve the needs of society through health promotion, health maintenance, prevention of disease, and care of the sick and dying.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to pursue graduate studies.
63-230.Physical Assessment
63-231.Current Professional Nursing Roles
63-232.Clinical Nursing Experience
63-321.Conceptual Frameworks for Nursing Practice
55-206.Introduction to Medical Microbiology
One course in Political Science
63-331.Family Nursing
63-333.Nurse as Counsellor and Educator
63-334.Clinical Nursing Experience
55-241.Infectious Diseases
One open option
63-431.Community Nursing
63-432.Clinical Nursing Experience
63-433.Leadership and Management in Nursing
46-212. Introductory Statistics
48-307.Introduction to Statistics I
and one of:
63-241.Health Issues and Care of Diverse Populations
63-243.Issues in Women's Health
63-245.Health Issues in Gerontology
63-247.Transcultural Health
63-249.Clinical Ethics for Health Professionals
63-443.Nursing Research
63-445.Personal and Professional Empowerment
63-447.Directed Study
One Arts option
One open option
Program for Pre-1974 Graduates of Hospital-Based or Regional Schools
Registered Nurses in the Post Diploma B.Sc.N. program who graduated prior to 1974, in addition to the courses outlined for community college graduates, must successfully demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of physiology, sociology, and psychology. These requirements may be met by either enrolling in 55-204, 55-205, 46-115, 48-101, or by earning credit by advanced standing examination in those courses.
At least ten of the courses for the Post Diploma B.Sc.N. must be taken at the University of Windsor. In the event that the applicant has completed equivalent courses elsewhere, other courses may be substituted with the consent of the Director of the School of Nursing.
These programs prepare an advance practice nurse capable of diagnosing and managing common health problems that occur thoughout life. The nurse practitioner emphasizes holistic care, health promotion, and disease prevention through the application of advanced knowledge and skills. Graduates will be critical thinkers, self-directed learners, and reflective, collaborative practitioner who function independently and interdependently within an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible and accountable for their own practice.
A minimum grade of B- is required in each primary care nurse practitioner course. A candidate for either Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program who does not obtain credit in any course may repeat the course once only; furthermore, not more than one course may be repeated.
This is a twelve-month program designed for nurses who already have a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
63-450.Pathophysiology for the Nurse Practitioner
63-454.Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis (6.0 credit hours)
63-460.Therapeutics in Primary Health Care (6.0 credit hours)
63-452.Roles, Relationships, and Responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner in Primary Health Care
63-454.Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis (6.0 credit hours)
63-460.Therapeutics in Primary Health Care (6.0 credit hours)
63-495.Integrative Practicum (18.0 credit hours)
INTEGRATED POST-DIPLOMA B.SC.N. AND PRIMARY CARE NURSE CERTIFICATE
This is a twenty-four month program designed for graduates of diploma nursing programs at colleges of applied arts and technology, or of hospital-based schools of nursing. It combines the degree program for registered nurses with the certificate program for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.
Students registered in this program will be required to consult with the Coordinator of the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program for course scheduling.
Note:Only 63-241, 63-243, 63-245, 63-247, 63-249 and 63-291 are open to non-Nursing students. These courses will not necessarily be offered each year.
Concepts of health and illness, the role of the nurse and nursing behaviours which promote health are studied. Growth and development, problem solving and communication theories and the helping relationship are examined. The nursing process is introduced. Students learn to identify health needs of the individual, family, and the community. (3 lecture hours a week.)
To be taken concurrently with 63-181 in the related clinical and community areas. (5 hours a week.)
The nurse's role in preventing illness and promoting health is explored. Principles of stress adaptation, learning, and planned change are introduced. Health assessment with emphasis on history taking and interviewing is introduced to enable students to assess client needs in various settings. (Prerequisites: 63-181, 63-182, 55-202, and 55-204.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
Taken concurrently with 63-183 in the related clinical and community areas. (Prerequisites: 63-181, 63-182, 55-202 and 55-204.) (5 hours a week.)
Period of continuous practice taken in intersession or as determined by the School of Nursing. (Prerequisites: 63-183 and 63-184.) (2 weeks, 40 hours a week.)
An examination of conceptual models of nursing as the basis for practice. Selected models and their philosophical foundations will be discussed. (Prerequisite: 63-188.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
A self-directed course for registered nurses. Through specific readings, videotapes, and laboratory practice, students prepare to demonstrate competence in performing a systematic physical assessment and health history. (3 lecture hours a week equivalent.)
An introduction to the theories and role behaviours that will facilitate the transition to baccalaureate nursing practice. Health, communication, caring, and problem-solving will be emphasized. (To be taken concurrently with 63-232.) (Prerequisites or corequisites: 63-230 and 63-321.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
A guided clinical experience related to the optimal health of individuals. Focus will be on the application of theoretical knowledge and development of nursing practice. (To be taken concurrently with 63-231.) (Prerequisites or corequisites: 63-230 and 63-321.) (8 hours a week.)
The examination of the relationship between marginalization and vulnerability in the health care of diverse populations. (This course is open to non-Nursing students and may be taken as an open option by B.Sc.N. students.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
An exploration of issues relevant to women as consumers and providers of health care. Pertinent topics to be discussed will include reproductive health, family health, mental health, abuse, and occupational health. (This course is open to non-Nursing students and may be taken as an open option by B.Sc.N. students.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
This course is designed to focus on health issues resulting from age-related changes in human functioning. It will include a study of the aging process, epidemiology of aging as well as health and social policies relevant to the aging population. Disease processes particularly prevalent in elderly persons and related therapeutic measures will also be discussed. (This course is open to non-Nursing students and may be taken as an open option by B.Sc.N. students.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
Exploration of theory and research related to health and illness beliefs and practices across the life cycle of diverse cultural populations in Canada. Topics will include transcultural concepts in mental health, family health, aspects of pain, and care of the elderly. (This course is open to non-Nursing students and may be taken as an open option by B.Sc.N. students.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
An exploration of moral issues and questions confronting health care professionals and consumers within the context of the health care system. Professional codes and guidelines form the framework for clinical case presentations. (This course is open to non-Nursing students and may be take as an open option by B.Sc.N. students.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
Theories of human development, stress adaptation, communication, and caring are studied as they relate to the childbearing family. Students will develop ability to use a variety of physiological, psychosocial, and other concepts pertaining to the family in the perinatal period. (Prerequisites: 63-188, 59-191, and 55-205; corequisites: 63-283 and 59-291.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
(To be taken concurrently with 59-291, 63-281, and 63-283 in the related clinical and community areas.) (Prerequisite: 63-188.) (10 hours a week.)
Concepts of maturation, stress adaptation, and caring will be explored in relation to individuals with alterations in health status and their families. (Prerequisites: 63-188, 55-205, and 59-191; corequisites: 63-281 and 59-291.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
(To be taken concurrently with 63-285 and 63-287 in the related clinical and community areas.) (Prerequisites: 63-281, 63-282, 63-283, and 59-291.) (10 hours a week.)
Expansion of the theories studied in Parent-Child Health Nursing I, with a focus on the developing child and the childbearing family in health and illness in various settings. (Prerequisites: 63-281, 63-282, 63-283, and 59-291; corequisites: 63-221 and 63-287.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
Expansion of theories and concepts studied in Adult Health Nursing I, with a focus on individuals experiencing more complex alterations in health status and their families. Health assessment with emphasis on physical assessment is included. (Prerequisites: 63-281, 63-282, 63-283, and 59-291; corequisites: 63-221 and 63-285.) (3 lecture hours per week.)
Period of continuous practice taken in Intersession or as determined by the School of Nursing. (Prerequisites: 63-221, 63-284, 63-285, and 63-287.) (4 weeks, 40 hours a week.)
A study of the basic principles of nutrition and their relationship to good health. Emphasis is placed on the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of the various nutrients. (This course is open to non-Nursing students.) (Prerequisites: 59-191 and one of 55-115, 55-204, or 55-205.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
An examination of selected nursing conceptual models and their application in practice. (3 lecture hours a week.)
An introduction to family theories, models, and assessment tools that will assist the student to provide family-centred nursing care. (To be taken concurrently with 63-334.) (Prerequisite: 63-232; prerequisite or corequisite: 63-333.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
Concepts, theories, and research in counselling, teaching, and learning as they relate to the nursing roles of counsellor and educator. (Prerequisite: 63-321.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
Guided clinical experience in which students apply the theoretical bases of family nursing, education, and counselling in the practice of family-centred nursing. (To be taken concurrently with 63-331.) (Prerequisite or corequisite: 63-333.) (8 hours a week.)
Theories and concepts of caring, stress adaptation, human development, and communication are studied as they relate to the mental health of individuals, families, and small groups. (Prerequisites: 63-288, 55-206, and 55-241; corequisites: 63-291 and 63-383.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
(To be taken concurrently with 63-381 and 63-383 in the related clinical and community areas.) (Prerequisite: 63-288.) (10 hours a week.)
Theories and concepts of family and community are examined in relation to the health of families, groups, and communities. Factors contributing to health and disease, behavioural perspectives on normal development, and the family as a support system are considered. (Prerequisites: 63-288, 55-206, and 55-241; corequisites: 63-291 and 63-381.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
(To be taken concurrently with 63-385 and 63-387 in the related clinical and community areas.) (Prerequisites: 63-381, 63-382, and 63-383.) (10 hours a week.)
Synthesis of theories and concepts studied in Adult Health Nursing II and III, with a focus on decision making and nursing management of individuals and families experiencing complex health problems. (Prerequisites: 63-381, 63-382, and 63-383.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
The philosophical and theoretical aspects of the teaching/learning process are examined. Concepts of health promotion, patient education, and health related education activities for individuals, families, and groups are included. (Prerequisite: 63-288.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
Period of continuous practice to be taken in Intersession or as determined by the School of Nursing. (Prerequisites: 63-384, 63-385, and 63-387.) (4 weeks, 40 hours a week.)
Theory related to nursing care of communities, with emphasis on health promotion. An examination of the factors influencing the health of communities will be included. (To be taken concurrently with 63-432.) (Prerequisite: 63-334.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
Guided clinical experience in which students apply theories of leadership, management, and community organization and assessment in the provision of care to client groups. (To be taken concurrently with 63-431.) (Offered on a Pass/Non-Pass basis.) (Prerequisite or corequisite: 63-433.) (8 hours a week.)
Leadership, management, planned change, and organizational theories are examined as they relate to the role of nurse as leader/manager. (Prerequisite: 63-321.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
An introduction to the research process in nursing. The focus of the course is on enabling the student to critique and utilize research findings in practice. (Prerequisites: 63-334 and one of 46-212, 48-307, or 65-253.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
A seminar course focusing on empowering nurses. Current issues and trends that impact upon nursing and the Canadian health care system will be examined. (Prerequisite: 63-321.) (3 hours a week.)
This course provides the student with an opportunity for an indepth study of a health issue in management, education, or practice. Theory and practice are included. (Prerequisites: 63-321 and 63-432.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
A systems approach will be used to examine concepts in pathophysiology as a basis for advanced nursing practice. Common themes that interface with pathophysiological concepts will be integrated into each system, such as changes throughout the lifespan, stress, pain, and cellular proliferation. A case study approach will be incorporated in order to provide a comprehensive overview of the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of diseases in adults and children found in primary health care. (3 lecture hours a week.)
Examination of the roles and responsibilities of the primary health nurse practitioner in enhancing health and health services. Historical development , relationships with clients, legal and ethical considerations, scope of practice and relationships with other health providers, including functioning in interdisciplinary teams, primary health policy formation and political strategies , as well as role transformation, supports, and care of self are addressed. (3 lecture hours a week.)
The course will focus on helping students conduct a full range of health assessments towards the goal of providing comprehensive and holistic care to individuals, families, and communities. Emphasis will be placed on health promotion and maintenance and dsiease prevention within a primary health care setting. (A 6.0 credit hour course.) (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours a week.)
This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skill, and competencies required of a nurse practitioner in managing health and injury through a variety of clinical therapeutic strategies which include pharmacology, complimentary therapeutics, technical skills, and advanced therapeutic counselling. (A 6.0 credit hour course.) (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours a week.)
An examination of conceptual models of nursing as the basis for practice. Selected models and their philosophical foundations are discussed. (3 lecture hours a week.)
Taken either in the Fall or the Winter term in the related clinical area. (Offered on a Pass/Non-Pass basis.) (Prerequisites: 63-291 and 63-388 if taken in the Fall term, or 63-484 if taken in the Winter term.) (A 6.0 credit hour course.) (16 hours a week.)
Synthesis of theories and concepts studied in Family and Community Health I with an emphasis on community assessment. (Prerequisites: 63-388.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
Taken in either the Fall or the Winter term in the related community areas. (Offered on a Pass/Non-Pass basis.) (Prerequisites: 63-291 and 63-388 if taken in the Fall term, or 63-482 if taken in the Winter term.) (A 6.0 credit hour course.) (16 hours a week.)
Organizational, management, leadership, and change theories will be examined as they affect delivery of health care by nursing professionals. The nurse's role as coordinator, collaborator, and planner will be explored. (Prerequisite: 63-388.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
Examination of the issues and trends that affect nursing and health care in Canada. Exploration of strategies nurses may use to empower themselves and their profession. (Prerequisite: 63-288.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
The process of research in nursing is explored. The student will develop the ability to comprehend, participate in and evaluate research as an informed consumer. (Prerequisites: 63-388 and one of 46-212, 48-307, or 65-253.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
The purpose of this course is the enrichment of the students' overall program of study. Each student chooses a major health problem for an in-depth study in order to analyze nursing practice. (Prerequisites: 63-388 and 63-481.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
This course will provide clinical experiences in which the student will integrate the knowledge and skills presented in previous courses into primary health care settings. This course includes seminars and clinical practicum to be done concurrently. (This is the final course in the Nurse Practitioner program, to be taken after all other course work has been successfully completed.) (13 weeks, 40 hours a week.) (An 18.0 credit hour course.)