Develops evidence-informed nursing practice through seminar, laboratory learning, and simulation. Students gain knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to practice foundational nursing assessments and safe ethical care. Weekly concepts will align with NRSG 136 intentional learning activities. [0-3-1.5]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 111, NRSG 112, NRSG 113, BIOL 131.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 126, NRSG 136.
Meaning of health and healing. Recognize diversity of beliefs, values, and perceptions of health. Introduction to the Canadian Health Care System, conceptual frameworks of health promotion, determinants of health, disease and injury prevention, and primary health care. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: First-year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: All of NRSG 112, NRSG 113.
Critical reflection of the historical, political, and socioeconomic evolution of nursing. Exploration of foundational theories, nursing practice standards, ethical principles, ethical decision making, and reflective and scholarly writing that guides evidence-informed professional nursing practice. [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: First-year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: All of NRSG 111, NRSG 113.
Understanding of self and the capacity to be in caring relation with others (individual, groups, populations, communities). Reflecting on personal perspectives and experiences to understand ones own attitudes, beliefs, and values. Pass/Fail [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: First-year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: All of NRSG 111, NRSG 112.
Introduction to nursing research to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities to engage in evidence-informed nursing practice. Key topics will include research concepts, approaches, procedures/processes, ethics, and application in diverse health care settings. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of HINT 110, NRSG 111, NRSG 112 and English (3 credits)
Corequisite: All of NRSG 101, NRSG 122, NRSG 123, NRSG 126, NRSG 136.
Explores the historical development of nursing knowledge, theory, contemporary understandings of nursing as a discipline, the current body of knowledge defining it, and the relationship between practice and theory. Development of teaching and learning knowledge, skills, and abilities. [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of HINT 110, NRSG 111, NRSG 112, NRSG 113, BIOL 131.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 101, NRSG 120, NRSG 123, NRSG 126, NRSG 136.
Understanding relational care and relational ethics to build knowledge, skills, and abilities to engage in relational practice with diverse individuals, families, and groups. Explore concepts and evidence for caring, therapeutic communication, and relational identity. Pass/Fail. [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of HINT 110, NRSG 111, NRSG 112, NRSG 113, BIOL 131.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 101, NRSG 120, NRSG 122, NRSG 126, NRSG 136.
Introduction to adult health assessment with a focus on the older adult with stable chronic health conditions. Concepts will align with NRSG 101 and NRSG 136 intentional learning activities. Nursing theories and evidence-informed frameworks guide approaches to inclusive care, assessments, clinical reasoning, and care planning. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of HINT 110, NRSG 111, NRSG 112, NRSG 113, BIOL 131.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 101, NRSG 120, NRSG 122, NRSG 123, NRSG 136.
This first nursing practicum develops knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical nursing care to adults with stable chronic health challenges. Intentional learning activities integrate knowledge from NRSG 101 and NRSG 126. The focus is on assessment, clinical reasoning, care planning, and documentation. Pass/Fail. [0-6-0]
Prerequisite: All of HINT 110, NRSG 111, NRSG 112, NRSG 113, BIOL 131.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 101, NRSG 120, NRSG 122, NRSG 123, NRSG 126.
For students entering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Access program. Participants will be introduced, through theory and simulated learning activities, to the foundational constructs associated with nursing courses in the first year of the nursing program. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: HINT 110.
Corequisite: NRSG 120.
Develops evidence-informed nursing practice through seminar, laboratory learning, and simulation. Students advance knowledge, skills, and abilities in preparation to practice nursing assessments and safe ethical care in acute care settings. Concepts will align with NRSG 236 intentional learning activities. [0-3-1.5]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133 and Second-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: All of NRSG 210, NRSG 213, NRSG 226, NRSG 236, HINT 231.
This course is a continuation of NRSG 201 and provides additional opportunities to develop evidence-informed approaches for safe ethical care. Concepts will align with NRSG 237 intentional learning activities. [0-3-1.5]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 201, NRSG 210, NRSG 213, NRSG 226, NRSG 236, HINT 231.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 220, NRSG 223, NRSG 227, NRSG 237, BIOL 232.
Principles of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major drug classes using prototype drugs. Develops knowledge and systematic approaches to safely and ethically administer drug therapy. [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133 and Second-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: All of NRSG 201, NRSG 213, NRSG 226, NRSG 236, HINT 231.
Emphasis is on the unique experience of clients and their families in health and illness. Through exploration of relational theories and evidence-informed approaches, students explore strategies to deliver therapeutic, ethical, and holistic care. Pass/Fail. [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 101, NRSG 126, NRSG 136, NRSG 122, NRSG 123, NRSG 120 and Second-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: All of NRSG 201, NRSG 210, NRSG 226, NRSG 236, HINT 231.
This course is a continuation of NRSG 210, further expanding on the principles of pharmacology. Further expanding on knowledge and systematic approaches to safely and ethically administer drug therapy. [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 201, NRSG 210, NRSG 213, NRSG 226, NRSG 236, HINT 231.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 202, NRSG 223, NRSG 227, NRSG 237, BIOL 232.
Evidence-informed strategies and approaches of relational inquiry to build relational skills and capacity. Socio-cultural constructs in relation to health and healing. Pass/Fail. [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 201, NRSG 210, NRSG 213, NRSG 226, NRSG 236, HINT 231.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 202, NRSG 220, NRSG 227, NRSG 237, BIOL 232.
Evidence-informed assessment and management of health challenges in both episodic and chronic illness. Concepts will align with NRSG 236 intentional learning activities. [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133 and Second-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: All of NRSG 201, NRSG 210, NRSG 213, NRSG 236, HINT 231.
This course is a continuation of NRSG 226, further expanding on evidence-informed assessment and management of health challenges in both episodic and chronic illness. Concepts will align with NRSG 237 intentional learning activities. [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 201, NRSG 210, NRSG 213, NRSG 226, NRSG 236, HINT 231. And second-year BSN-O standing.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 202, NRSG 220, NRSG 223, NRSG 237, BIOL 232.
Theories, ethics and evidence-informed approaches to community health nursing including primary health care, population health, health maintenance and promotion, disease and injury prevention. Exploration of concepts of community- based assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation with community-as-client. [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133 and Second-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: NRSG 238.
Evidence-informed promotion of mental well-being, assessment and management of episodic and chronic mental health challenges across the life span. Concepts will align with NRSG 239 intentional learning activities. [1.5-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133 and Second-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: NRSG 239.
This practicum in acute care settings develops beginning knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical nursing care for adults with episodic and chronic health challenges. Intentional learning activities integrate evidence-informed knowledge from NRSG 201 and NRSG 226. The focus is on assessment, clinical reasoning, care planning, and documentation. Pass/Fail. [0-6-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133 and Second-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: All of NRSG 201, NRSG 210, NRSG 213, NRSG 226, HINT 231.
This second acute care practicum is a continuation of NRSG 236. Develops advancing knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical nursing care for adults with episodic and chronic health challenges. Intentional learning activities integrate evidence-informed knowledge from NRSG 202 and NRSG 227. Pass/Fail. [0-6-0]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 201, NRSG 210, NRSG 213, NRSG 226, NRSG 236, HINT 231.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 202, NRSG 220, NRSG 223, NRSG 227, BIOL 232.
Practicum in community health nursing develops knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide to provide safe ethical nursing care health care within varied community settings with diverse populations. Students will draw on principles of social justice and the social determinants of health to engage in evidenced-informed community assessments, health promotion/illness prevention activities, and health teaching. Pass/Fail. [0-6-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133 and Second-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: NRSG 228.
Practicum in mental health provides opportunities to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to promote wellness, through safe, ethical nursing care, in a variety of contexts. The focus will be presenting a mental well-being project to a specific target population. Other experiences will provide students an understanding of the mental health nursing process. Intentional learning activities integrate evidence-informed concepts from NRSU 229. Pass/Fail. [0-6-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133 and Second-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: NRSG 229.
Develops evidence-informed nursing practice through seminar, laboratory learning, and simulation. Students advance knowledge, skills, and abilities in preparation to practice safe ethical nursing care in acute medical settings. [0-2-1.5]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133, HINT 231, BIOL 232. Third-year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: All of NRSG 326, NRSG 336.
Develops evidence-informed nursing practice through seminar, laboratory learning, and simulation. Students advance knowledge, skills, and abilities in preparation to practice safe ethical nursing care in acute surgical settings. [0-2-1.5]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 301, NRSG 326, NRSG 336, BIOL 131, BIOL 133, HINT 231, BIOL 232.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 327, NRSG 337.
Examination of the philosophy, principles, and evidence-informed practice of a palliative approach to the care of patient/clients with life-limiting chronic illness over the illness trajectory, including end of life and bereavement. This course will pay special attention to ethics and older adults. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: Third-Year BSN-O Standing
Understanding and respecting the complexities of difference and diversity with clients in nursing practice. A critical exploration of cultural identities and racism from an Indigenous perspective, facilitates development of evidence-informed practice for culturally safe care for all peoples in a variety of contexts (health care, research, institutions, and society). Pass/Fail. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: Third-Year BSN-O Standing
Evidence-informed assessment and management of complex health challenges in both episodic and chronic illness utilizing a case study approach. [3-0-0 (over 6 weeks)] [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133, HINT 231, BIOL 232 and Third-year BSN-O Standing.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 301, NRSG 336.
Continuation of NRSG 326. Evidence-informed assessment and management of complex health challenges in both episodic and chronic illness utilizing a case study approach. [3-0-0 (over 6 weeks)] [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 301, NRSG 310, NRSG 326, NRSG 336, HINT 331.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 302, NRSG 337.
Nursing within a health promotion framework in both community and acute care settings. Evidence-informed guidelines for care of the childbearing family during pregnancy, labour, birth, and postpartum will be drawn on to inform assessment and management of holistic, ethical care. Concepts will align with NRSG 338 intentional learning activities. Restricted to students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. [3-0-0 (over 6 weeks)] [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133, HINT 231, BIOL 232.
Corequisite: NRSG 338.
Child health nursing within a health promotion framework in both community and acute care settings. Family-centered care and interprofessional collaboration will be examined with a focus on understanding the diversity and unique needs of both children and families to inform holistic, ethical care. Concepts will align with NRSG 339 intentional learning activities. Restricted to students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. [3-0-0 (over 6 weeks)] [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133, HINT 231, BIOL 232.
Corequisite: NRSG 339.
This early immersion practicum develops advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities for evidence-informed patient care with adults experiencing episodic and chronic health challenges. Ethical dilemmas common to this area of practice will be explored within an ethical decision making framework. Pass/Fail. [0-16-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133, HINT 231, BIOL 232 and Third-year BSN-O Standing.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 301, NRSG 326.
This early immersion practicum develops advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities for evidence-informed patient care with adults experiencing episodic and chronic health challenges. Ethical dilemmas common to this area of practice will be explored within an ethical decision-making framework. Pass/Fail. [0-16-0]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 301, NRSG 326, NRSG 336. Third-year BSN-O Standing.
Corequisite: All of NRSG 302, NRSG 327.
This specialty practicum develops beginning knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide evidence-informed nursing care in newborn family health contexts. Intentional learning activities integrate knowledge from NRSG 328. Ethical considerations common to this area of practice will be explored. Restricted to students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Pass/Fail. [0-8-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133, HINT 231, BIOL 232.
Corequisite: NRSG 328.
This specialty practicum develops beginning knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide evidence-informed nursing care in a variety child health care contexts. Intentional learning activities integrate knowledge from NRSG 329. Ethical considerations common to this area of practice will be explored. Restricted to students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Pass/Fail. [0-8-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 131, BIOL 133, HINT 231, BIOL 232.
Corequisite: NRSG 329.
A comprehensive review of entry-level nursing knowledge, skills, and abilities in preparation for writing the nursing entry to practice regulatory examination. Through simulation and interactive case studies participants will have opportunities to apply previous learning and clinical reasoning to situations commonly seen in the first year of registered nursing practice. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: Fourth-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: All of NRSG 422, NRSG 432.
Nursing leadership at various levels of the healthcare system with an emphasis on leadership, decision-making, and change theories. Consider the impact of trends, issues, and ethics on leadership in nursing. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: Fourth-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: All of NRSG 421, NRSG 432.
Theory and research for evidence-informed practice for the assessment and care of the complex, unstable, acutely ill patient. Understanding challenging etiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnostics and intervention to inform advanced clinical reasoning. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: NRSG 421. Fourth-year BSN-O Standing
Exploring theories, concepts, and principles foundational to primary care nursing practice, learners will build evidence informed knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of both episodic and chronic conditions. Interprofessional collaborative practice and care planning will be examined. Credit will be granted for only one of NRSG 424 or NRSG 524.
Prerequisite: Year 4 Standing in B.S.N. Program.
Theory, research, and best practices for ethical care of the older adult and aging populations builds nursing knowledge, skills, and abilities in gerontology. Develops advanced understanding of issues pertaining to the older adult population in acute and community settings. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: Fourth-Year BSN-O Standing
Theory and research for ethical, evidence-informed practice for mental health nursing. Develops advanced knowledge of the pathophysiology, etiology, manifestations, diagnostics and intervention to inform care of patients experiencing acute mental health challenges. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 229, NRSG 239. Fourth-year BSN-O Standing
Theory, research, and best practices for ethical community health nursing builds knowledge, skills, and abilities for practice with diverse populations in a variety of community settings. Develops advanced understanding of health promotion, disease and injury prevention, population health, and epidemiology. Credit will only be granted for one of NRSG 428 or NRSG 528. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 228, NRSG 238 and Fourth-Year BSN-O Standing
Preceptored practice course consolidates acute care clinical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Demonstrates evidence-informed practice at a graduate nurse level. Pass/Fail. [240 hours over 8 weeks]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 421, NRSG 422, NRSG 432 and the recommendation of practice advising committee.
This practice course provides opportunity to experience evidenced-informed leadership through application of concepts such as influencing and managing change within the context of emerging global health issues and trends. (72 hours of practice and 24 hours of seminar). Pass/Fail. [0-6-2]
Prerequisite: Fourth-Year BSN-O Standing
Corequisite: NRSG 422.
Preceptored advanced practice experience(s) provides opportunities for evidence-informed practice in varied contexts*. Application of knowledge, skills, and abilities from related advanced nursing theory course(s). Pass/Fail. *Dependent on availability. [4 credits 120 hours over 4 weeks or 8 credits 240 hours over 8 weeks]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 421, NRSG 422, NRSG 432. a min of 3 credits of nursing electives related to practicum context, and recommendation of practice advising committee.
Preceptored advanced practice experience(s) provides opportunities for evidence-informed practice with the client experiencing challenges with mental health. Application of knowledge, skills, and abilities from related advanced nursing theory course(s). Opportunity to work with interprofessional teams in a variety of settings. [4 credits 120 hours over 4 weeks or 8 credits 240 hours over 8 weeks]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 421, NRSG 422, NRSG 432, NRSG 427.
Preceptored advanced practice experience(s) provides opportunities for evidence-informed practice with individuals, families and populations in the community context*. Application of knowledge, skills, and abilities from related advanced nursing theory course(s). Opportunity to work with interprofessional teams. Pass/Fail. *Dependent on availability. [4 credits 120 hours over 4 weeks or 8 credits 240 hours over 8 weeks]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 421, NRSG 422, NRSG 428, NRSG 432 and recommendation of practice advising committee.
Advanced practicum provides opportunities to engage in an immersive global health experience in a variety of settings*. Students will practice in collaboration with global health partners. The focus is on application of global health and cultural safety competencies. Pass/Fail. *Dependent on availability and cost of travel is in addition to course tuition.
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 421, NRSG 422, NRSG 432 and one of NRSG 429, HINT 429 and approval of application.
Preceptored advanced practice course provides the opportunity to engage in research with a faculty supervisor. Application of knowledge, skills, and abilities in nursing and health related research. Pass/Fail. [4 credits 120 hours over 4 weeks or 8 credits 240 hours over 8 weeks]
Prerequisite: securement of a faculty supervisor and research elective (3/6) as determined by faculty supervisor
Examines historical and contemporary influences on nursing knowledge, with a focus on implications for practice. [3-0-0]
Examine quantitative and qualitative research methods and designs relative to each method to provide a basis for critical evaluation of research in nursing and health, and supporting research-related activities. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: Undergraduate nursing research course; undergraduate statistics course; first year standing in the Master of Science in Nursing Program or permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Nursing
Focuses on the development of students' abilities to find, critique, and synthesize evidence to inform the scholarly development of advanced practice in their teaching, management, research, and provision of nursing care. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: First-year standing in the Master of Science in Nursing program or permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Nursing.
An overview of policy processes including analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation in healthcare. Canadian and global health issues will be discussed such as health economics, politics, advocacy, and equity with a focus on policy. [3-0-0]
Understanding the predominant approaches in qualitative research. Knowledge and skills in conducting qualitative research, including methodology, research design, data collection, data analysis, and communication of findings. [3-0-0]
Corequisite: NRSG 504 or permission from the Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Nursing.
Focused on developing knowledge and application of core concepts, methods and statistical procedures related to quantitative research design and data analysis in health disciplines. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: Undergraduate university or graduate university statistics course in the past five years, or approval of the School of Nursing Graduate Coordinator.
Corequisite: NRSG 504 or permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Nursing.
Students may take a maximum of 6 credits of directed studies within the M.S.N. program. Restricted to students in the M.S.N. program or with permission of the M.S.N. coordinator.
Examines issues and trends in nursing education including implications for the teaching practices of nurse educators. [3-0-0]
Corequisite: NRSG 504 or permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Nursing.
Examines theory, research, and best practices for teaching and learning in the laboratory and nursing practice courses in acute and community settings. [3-0-0]
Corequisite: NRSG 504 or permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Nursing.
Exploring theories, concepts, and principles foundational to primary care nursing practice, learners will build evidence informed knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of both episodic and chronic conditions. Interprofessional collaborative practice and care planning will be examined. Credit will be granted for only one of NRSG 424 or NRSG 524.
Prerequisite: Good Standing in M.S.N. Program.
Theory, research, and best practices for community health nursing among diverse populations. Develops advanced understanding of health promotion, disease and injury prevention, population health, epidemiology, and the importance of ethics. Credit will be granted for only one of NRSG 528 or NRSG 428. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: NRSG 504. Or permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Nursing.
Examines issues and trends in nursing leadership, including implications for management in the Canadian healthcare context. [3-0-0]
Corequisite: NRSG 504 or permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Nursing.
Develops essential competencies for management in healthcare leadership positions and integrates evidence-based management concepts into the delivery of quality healthcare to improve health outcomes. This course includes a 75-hour practicum component. [3-0-0]
Corequisite: NRSG 504 or permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Nursing.
Examines a range of ethical theories, relevant research, and approaches to ethical decision-making to critically debate real world problems in health care. [3-0-0]
Corequisite: NRSG 504 or permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Nursing.
Research design issues relevant to nursing and health research, including the conduct of interdisciplinary research, issues in quantitative and qualitative research, design and conceptual complexities of mixed and multiple method designs, community-based research. This course is restricted to students in the PhD in Nursing program (PHD-O, NRS) unless permission is given by the program coordinator
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 506, NRSG 507. Or equivalent graduate level quantitative and qualitative methods courses.
Philosophical foundation upon which students can create informed claims about knowledge, theory and evidence regarding phenomena of concern to the discipline. This course is restricted to students in the PhD in Nursing program (PHD-O, NRS) unless permission is given by the program coordinator.
Prerequisite: NRSG 500.
Philosophies, theories and praxis in the application of nursing. This course is restricted to students in the Ph.D. in Nursing program unless permission is given by the program coordinator.
Prerequisite: NRSG 504. Or equivalent graduate level course in knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Integrative practicum in a student's chosen area of practice. Students will critically analyze, synthesize, and apply advanced knowledge to promote change and contribute to knowledge development. [6-0-0]
Prerequisite: All of NRSG 500, NRSG 504.
Pass/Fail.
Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.N. program or with permission from the M.S.N. coordinator.
Phenomena relevant to nursing science, academia, the process of undertaking doctoral thesis research, and building sustainable careers. This course is restricted to students in the PhD in Nursing program (PHD-O, NRS) unless permission is given by the program coordinator. Pass/Fail.
Pass/Fail.