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Instruction offered by members of the Faculty of Nursing.
Note: The ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Bachelor of Nursing program is presently in a development stage and therefore the University reserves the right to make whatever changes are necessary to the content and the hours of instruction of individual Nursing courses in the program. Some of the Nursing course prerequisites and corequisites are waived for Bachelor of Nursing Accelerated Track students in order to accommodate block scheduling.
Note: Where applicable, Clinical Practice courses must be taken concurrently with the theoretical components.
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Nursing
601
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Seminar on Special Topics Related to Health Care and Nursing
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Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
603
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Independent Supervised Clinical Practicum
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Course Hours:
H(156 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
605
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Philosophical Knowledge and Advanced Nursing Practice
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Exploration of the philosophical knowledge of advanced nursing practice. A process of critical analysis, reflection and inquiry into the various philosophical approaches, ways of knowing, theories concepts and paradigms leading to a philosophically informed analysis of the knowledge practices activated during the conduct of nursing work.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
607
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Independent Guided Study
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Course Hours:
H(39 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
609
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Applied Statistics for Nursing Research
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The understanding of the conceptual basis, use, and pitfalls of common bio statistical methods used in the analyses of data, as well as, being able to analyse data using computer software. This course minimizes mathematical theory and concentrates on the ‘when to use’, ‘why to use’, and ‘what the results mean’ bio statistical issues.
Course Hours:
H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
611
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Theoretical Knowledge and Advanced Nursing Practice
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Introduction to substantive theory related to advanced nursing practice. As students identify their population focus they will examine frameworks for advanced nursing practice that inform their care for individuals, families and communities of practice.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
617
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Philosophy and Practice in Palliative Care
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Examination of the philosophy of palliative/hospice care, taught by faculty from many disciplines. An important focus includes the students' self-exploration of their own beliefs, values, and attitudes about life, illness, death, and dying, and how this self-exploration shapes interactions with those we care for.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
621
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Quantitative Designs and Analysis
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Critical analysis of nursing research. Emphasis on the study of research designs appropriate to clinical nursing problems, measurement, reliability and validity issues, and critique criteria.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
623
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Hermeneutic Phenomenology
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Inquiry into the philosophical and historical influences that have shaped hermeneutic phenomenology as an approach to nursing and health care research. Exploration of interpretive practices essential to the conduct of hermeneutic research.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
Also known as:
(formerly Nursing 601.23)
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Nursing
627
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Academic Scholarly Writing
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An intensive two-day writing workshop with additional pre-course reading and writing. Students will prepare for the course by reading texts and writing scholarly accounts that may be based in their nursing practice.
Course Hours:
Q(18 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
629
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Evidence-Based Nursing
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Building on foundations of critical inquiry by emphasizing the evaluation and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative research, students develop an enhanced ability to use systematic reviews and research-based innovations in making evidence based decisions for client care, nursing knowledge and organizational or system improvement.
Course Hours:
Q(18 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
633
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Leadership in Advanced Nursing Practice and Practicum I
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AÂ critical examination of theories and principles of leadership and leadership development as it relates to individual leadership practices, leading multidisciplinary teams, and leadership within the broader health system. Students will explore and discuss the influence of leaders and leadership on the healthcare workplace, on client/population outcomes, and the health care system. In the practicum project students will utilize evidence to assess their leadership skills and competencies, and how they relate to the development and evaluation of their practicum project.
Course Hours:
H(3S-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 605 and 611.
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Nursing
634
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Advanced Nursing Practice: Practicums II and III
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The purpose of clinical practicums II and III is to follow through with the project that was proposed in Nursing 633 including: implementing the study, analysing and interpreting the findings, writing and submitting the paper for publication and/or presenting the paper at a conference.
Course Hours:
F(2S-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 633.
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Nursing
642
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Nurse Practitioner Practicum I and Role Integration
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Building on the foundational knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, advanced health assessment and pharmacology, this course provides an opportunity for students to begin to acquire advanced knowledge and skills related to clinical diagnosis, decision-making and management of commonly presented acute and chronic health problems. Additionally this course will address issues related to nurse practitioner role integration.
Course Hours:
F(52S-180 within 6-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 661, 663 and 665 or equivalent, or consent of the Faculty, registration in Post-Master's NP Diploma program or the integrated MN/NP program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
644
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Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
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Diagnostic and management skills related to care of patients. Further development of skills in clinical history taking, physical assessment, and diagnostic testing.
Course Hours:
F(52S-180 within 6-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 642.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
646
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Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
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Learning opportunities and practice experience with emphasis on clinical diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, differential diagnosis, and patient management.
Course Hours:
F(52S-180 within 6-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 644.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
650
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Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
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Consolidation of components of NP role in specialty focus.
Course Hours:
F(16S-292 within 8-week block)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 646.
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NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
661
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Advanced Pathophysiology and Therapeutics
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Study of pathophysiological phenomena and therapeutics at an advanced level. Classes will be a combination of didactic presentations, seminars and case studies. Students are invited to explore morbidity and mortality in the Canadian population in general and in their area of focus in particular.
Course Hours:
H(4S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
663
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Pharmacotherapeutics in Advanced Nursing Practice
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Principles of drug action, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics in the context of advanced nursing practice. Opportunity to investigate pharmacotherapies specific to student's individual client populations.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
665
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Advanced Health Assessment
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Builds upon fundamental health assessment skills to provide a solid foundation for advanced assessment. Focuses on history taking physical examination, diagnostic reasoning and clinical judgment, as well as selected diagnostic skills necessary for advanced practice.
Course Hours:
H(3S-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
683
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Qualitative Designs and Analysis
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Exploration of research methods based primarily on inductive reasoning. Methods, issues and techniques of sampling, data collection, analysis, and interpretation will be explored. Experience will be provided in data collection, management, and analysis.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
691
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Advanced Nursing Practice I
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Application of advanced nursing knowledge to practice in student's area of specialty. Emphasis on applying and evaluating assessment and intervention skills for advanced practice with individuals, families, or communities. Beginning development of a conceptual framework for advanced nursing practice.
Course Hours:
H(2S-1T-12)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 605 and 611.
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in Nursing 675.
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Nursing
693
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Advanced Nursing Practice II
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Extension and application of a conceptual framework for advanced practice in student's specialty area. Further clinical practice in assessments, interventions, and evaluation with individuals, families, or communities
Course Hours:
H(2S-1T-12)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 691.
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Nursing
695
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Advanced Nursing Practice III
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Evaluation of how advanced nursing practice provides a new framework for leadership in the clinical and research areas. Development of strategies whereby advanced nursing practice enables clients, their families and communities, including organizations and regions, to design innovative responses across the continuum of care.
Course Hours:
H(2S-1T-12)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 693.
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Nursing
701
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Doctoral Special Topics
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Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
705
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Philosophy of Science in Nursing
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Exploration of major philosophical positions and their contributions to the generation and evaluation of knowledge. Examination of the development and evolution of nursing knowledge.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
707
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Directed Study
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Course Hours:
H(39 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Nursing
711
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Doctoral Scholarship in Nursing
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Focus on development of a nurse scientist. Seminar discussions will address launching a viable and fundable program of research, grantsmanship, managing multi-disciplinary research teams, and establishing a record of publication and dissemination.
Course Hours:
H(2S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
721
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Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
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Opportunities for developing nurse scientists and other health professional doctoral students to increase understanding of, and ability to utilize, quantitative research methods for scientific inquiry. Focuses on identifying issues/dilemmas arising during the research process and methods to address these challenges.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 621 or equivalent.
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Nursing
723
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Hermeneutic Phenomenology
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Inquiry into the philosophical and historical influences that have shaped hermeneutic phenomenology as an approach to nursing and health care research. Exploration of interpretive practices essential to the conduct of hermeneutic research.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Nursing 701.23)
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Nursing
733
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Doctoral Thesis Seminar
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Opportunity for students to discuss development of their thesis proposal with a focus on the question, design, ethical considerations, and funding.
Course Hours:
H(2S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 705 and one graduate level advanced research course.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Nursing
769
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Contemporary Issues in Health Care
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Theoretical examination of concepts and research for increasing the availability and accessibility of health care. Appraisal of the relationships among leadership, policy and practice issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Nursing
783
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Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
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Exploration of the philosophical foundations and practice of qualitative research methods in health care inquiry. Emphasis on interpretive assumptions and practices relevant to the conduct of qualitative research.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Nursing 683 or equivalent.
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