This course is designed to introduce the student to the historical and philosophical perspectives
of nursing, nursing theories, professionalism in nursing, advocacy, leadership, legislated scope
of practice, the role of registered nurse in Canada, the entry level competencies, standards of
practice and Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, culture and cultural safety, Truth and
Reconciliation and antiracism. Foundational concepts, processes, and practices essential to
nursing in the Canadian health care context and the purpose of nursing unions will be
discussed. Also, emphasis will be placed on caring, collaboration, professional boundaries, selfregulation and the Educative Nursing Practice Framework in clinical practice.

This course is designed to introduce the BScN student to the historical and philosophical perspectives of nursing, nursing theories, professionalism in nursing, advocacy, leadership, legislated scope of practice, the role of registered nurse in Canada, the entry level competencies, standards of care and code of ethics, culture and cultural safety, Truth and Reconciliation and antiracism.

Foundational concepts, processes, and practices essential to nursing in the Canadian health care context will be discussed.  Also, emphasis will be placed on the application of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program’s philosophy and conceptual framework, caring and commitment to health care, collaboration, professional boundaries and self-regulation and the Educative Nursing Practice Framework in clinical practice and the purpose of nursing unions. 

This course provides students with the theoretical concepts and basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent, ethical, compassionate, and evidence informed care in response to client needs. A focus will be placed on assessment, clinical decision making, collecting, and interpreting data, and developing and implementing therapeutic nursing interventions that contribute to the needs of the client.

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be used including interactive classroom sessions, clinical simulation, lab demonstrations and practice, and case studies. Resources will include text, on-line learning resources, demonstrations, and peer practice sessions, for this bachelor of science in nursing course.

The Anatomy & Physiology course in Term I provides learners with an introduction to the organization of the human body and then follows a systems approach to study of the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, cardiovascular systems, and the blood.

The importance of interactions between organ systems in the maintenance of homeostasis will be emphasized. Laboratory participation in this bachelor of science in nursing course is mandatory. 

This bachelor of science in nursing course offers an interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Topics may include, but will not be limited to, political mobilization, legal challenges, jurisdictional authorities, self-determination, land rights, treaty relationships, examination of significant policy documents, Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

This bachelor of science in nursing course introduces students to the basic elements of effective written communication for professional settings. It includes instruction and extensive practice in the areas of sentence grammar, paragraph unity and coherence, word choice, concision, and clarity, as well as the composition of memos, e-mails, letters, summaries, essays, reports, and other forms of writing related to the study and practice of nursing.

This course is designed to help bachelor of science in nursing students to develop competency in interviewing and history taking and physical examination skills and psychosocial assessment. Content will focus on using relational, ethical, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed approaches in health assessment practices.
Interpretation of subjective and objective data to differentiate between findings which are within expected limits and findings which would denote deviation will be used as the basis for the formulation of nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions to promote health, and to prevent or manage illness.

This bachelor of science in nursing course provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts and clinical skills in simulation in the provision of nursing care to adults in a stable client population. Students will have an opportunity to apply entry-level competencies at a beginning level.

Emphasis is placed on developing a nurse-client relationship and applying introductory problem-solving, critical thinking skills and clinical judgement, communication, collaboration in providing basic nursing care. Students will discuss and practice documentation and reporting in the simulation experience.

This clinical course provides nursing students with the opportunity to integrate theory and clinical nursing skills learned to date through the application of beginning nursing competencies including basic patient care, health assessment, therapeutic communication skills, documentation for professional nursing practice, and health informatics. This clinical course will take place in a clinical practice setting supervised by a clinical instructor.

This bachelor of science in nursing course in Semester II, is a continuation from Anatomy & Physiology course Semester I, and studies the relationship between structure and function of the lymphatic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, endocrine, nervous and reproductive systems. Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, as well as the special senses are also covered.

The importance of interactions between organ systems in the maintenance of homeostasis will be emphasized throughout this course .

This bachelor of science in nursing course examines the fundamentals of microbiology, with an emphasis on medical microbiology. The focus will be on bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans and their role in the acquisition and spread of infectious diseases. Students will learn methods to control microbial growth and human immune system responses. Infections of each of the body systems will be examined.

Additional laboratory sessions are required and will reinforce the understanding of the characteristics of microorganisms and practical exercises in control of microorganisms and use of light microscope are included.

This course utilizes a pathophysiologic perspective to explore principles and concepts surrounding pharmacology and the use of medications for the management of common health problems across the lifespan. Learners will identify the main drug classifications and examine drug legislation, pharmacological actions, and the role of the nurse in the safe administration of medications.

The registered nurse’s role in assessing the efficacy, side effects, adverse reaction, and interactions of drugs, the administration of medications, and the education of clients regarding over-the-counter medications and natural health care products are discussed. Legal,  ethical, and ethno-cultural considerations are emphasized.

Learners will have the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to the practice of safe medication administration, utilizing all routes, in a simulated lab environment.

This course builds on knowledge acquired from the study of anatomy and physiology and other program courses to date. It focuses primarily on the adult population and examines the disease processes that result from alterations in homeostasis of the normal body structure and function.
Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, suggested diagnostic tests, therapeutic interventions (including pharmacological) representative of specific health problems are explored.

The course explores the bases of discrimination, exclusion, and inequity and experiences of racialized and poor persons, sex/gender minorities, and persons with various levels of visible and invisible abilities. It is designed to help the student gain a greater understanding of, and have empathy for, some of the resulting lifelong experiences of individuals in their care.

This course is designed to introduce the learner to the basic concepts of statistics and the fundamental techniques for data analysis and statistical inference used in health sciences, including but not limited to hypothesis testing in experimental science for nursing.
Major topics include descriptive statistics, probability, definition of variables, correlation between quantitative variables and the basics of statistical inference, namely one-way and two-way analysis of variance, simple and multiple regression, as well as parametric and non-parametric statistical testing. Students will use a statistical package.

This course will explore the basic aspects of growth and development throughout the life span. Focus will be placed on developing an understanding of social, emotional, physical, cognitive, moral, sexual, and psychological growth through exploring widely accepted theories. Emphasis will also be placed on exceptionalities in development including at-risk and special needs circumstances.

This course discusses healthy aging in Canada and highlights the importance of understanding the changes that population demographics, personal health domains (e.g., physical, emotional, social, psychological, spiritual) and social determinant dimensions (e.g., biology, education, income, housing, social networks, work) have on successful and healthy aging.

This course will emphasize contemporary ‘health across the lifespan’ aging and identify the primary health care approach to build health and attend to determinants of health. Students will discuss methods and strategies to provide safe, ethical, competent, compassionate, client-centered, and evidence-informed care to older adults. Spiritual health and cultural issues are also addressed as they relate to aging, death, and dying.

This course incorporates knowledge from the health sciences and introduces the student to the role of the registered nurse in providing safe, competent, ethical, compassionate, and evidence-informed care in response to clients’ needs in various health care settings including medical and surgical units. An introduction to the course includes discussion on challenges facing the current Canadian health care system.

The course focuses on nursing management for patients with acute and chronic health conditions, covering:

• Pharmacotherapy for fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances.
• Health issues in respiratory, cardiac, endocrine, renal, and reproductive systems.
• Peri-operative care, infection control, wound healing, burn management, and hematological disorders.

It emphasizes the nursing process and factors affecting healthcare delivery, including advanced practice, interprofessional collaboration, and the use of technology for evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care.

This clinical practicum introduces students to medical-surgical nursing and the role of the registered nurse.
Students will use the nursing process as a framework to plan, organize, and provide compassionate, patient-centered, culturally appropriate, and evidence-informed nursing care for patients experiencing various acute or chronic health conditions. Students will participate in collaborative, interprofessional practice, self-reflection, and self-evaluation along with personal goal setting to support their learning.

This course examines the theory, practice, and implications of multicultural client interactions in the nursing profession. Various dimensions of culture, religion, values, norms, and ethics are discussed in the context of different population groups.
Through debate, discussion, case study, and role play, students will develop an approach to cultural understanding and client interaction that considers the implications of client and practitioner preferences, methods, and biases.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing students are required to complete two non-nursing electives to fulfill their degree requirements. These may be taken at approved institutions within Canada.

This course provides an introduction to nursing research. Students will learn quantitative and qualitative research approaches used in the critical appraisal of the research literature. Topics for discussion include: the historical overview of research, evidenced-informed practice, roles and responsibilities of nurses’ doing research, the context within which nursing research is conducted; research design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation.
Critical appraisal of research is a key focus of the course. Students will work together in groups learning how to critique assigned peer -reviewed research, including approaches to research, design, theory, analysis and interpretation.

The course builds on NURS 2402, focusing on nursing management and pharmacotherapy for adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Key topics include:

• Disorders of sleep and the special senses.
• Integumentary, gastrointestinal, neurological, and musculoskeletal systems.
• Altered immune responses, cancer, dementia, arthritis, and end-of-life care.

It emphasizes the nursing process and factors influencing healthcare delivery, such as advanced practice, interprofessional collaboration, and the use of technology for evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care.

This course provides students with the opportunity to build on competencies gained in the NURS 2402 and NURS 2403 with a focus on evidence-informed nursing management of adults with a wide range of acute and chronic health alterations along the health-illness continuum. Students will use critical thinking, communication skills, technology, and demonstrate professional responsibility while safely caring for adult patients. 

The use of evidence-informed practice is emphasized to provide the student with current trends in the implementation of nursing skills and to better facilitate the development of clinical reasoning skills. Cultural and psychosocial influences are considered in the care of diverse patient populations.

The course explores the social, political, cultural, and economic contexts of psychiatric care and psychiatric mental health nursing (PMHN). It begins with the historical development of psychiatry and foundational discussions on mental health and disorders, addressing stigma and discrimination.

Core concepts include stress, coping, mood, anxiety, psychosis, substance use, and interpersonal violence, examined through the lenses of oppression and social determinants of health. The DSM-5 is introduced, along with selected mental health disorders, their causes, and prevalence in Canada and globally.

Clinical assessment and intervention for conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, traumatic stress, dementia, and substance use are covered. Best Practice Guidelines from the RNAO and Standards of Practice from the CFMHN are integrated throughout.

This clinical learning experience provides students with the opportunity to apply specialized theory, skills, and concepts to patients diagnosed with mental disorders health care setting such as psychiatric hospitals, long-term care facilities and community mental health facilities and services. Cultural and psychosocial influences are considered in the care of diverse patient populations.

This course focuses on the care of clients and families during the perinatal period. Contemporary issues and trends in perinatal nursing are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on the history of maternal and newborn nursing, theoretical knowledge, evidence-informed practice, importance of safety, competent and ethical care, cultural competence and cultural safety, client’s health, healthy pregnancy, high risk pregnancy and care of a healthy and high-risk newborn.

There is also concentration on trauma-informed care for clients and families and health disparities and inequities when caring for clients, newborns and families.

In this clinical course, nursing students will focus on the care of clients and families during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum period. Principles of primary health care, social determinants of health, discussion around culture and cultural safety will be key considerations in addition to the nursing process.

Students will apply their knowledge, critical thinking skills and psychomotor skills to practice in the perinatal clinical setting. Students will also apply professional and practice competencies, knowledge in communication, relationship building skills, evidenced-informed practice, spirituality and physical and mental health assessments to the clients they care for practice.

This course focuses on contemporary issues and trends in the care of children and adolescents. Emphasis is placed on health promotion of children, including growth and development of the toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent. The focus will also be on children with special needs such as eyes and ear disorders, infections and communicable disorders, respiratory and heart disorders.

Caring for children with pain and providing pain medication will also be discussed. Discussion on integrating atraumatic care in the care of children and families will be emphasized. Primary health care with attention to promoting health in the community will be addressed.

In this clinical course, nursing students will focus on the care of children and adolescents. Principles of primary health care, social determinants of health, discussion around culture and cultural safety will be key considerations. Students will learn to apply their knowledge, critical thinking skills and psychomotor skills in the pediatric clinical setting.

Students will also apply professional and practice competencies, knowledge in communication, relationship building skills, evidence-informed practice, spirituality and physical and mental health assessments to children and adolescents. Students will complete a physical health assessment and nursing care plan for clients in the clinical setting.

This course focuses on the care of families in transition during the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on theories, competencies, family nursing, therapeutic conversation, relational practice and strengths of family related to nursing practice.

There is an emphasis on understanding family assessment, Calgary Family Assessment Model, critical thinking, nursing therapeutics, the application of cultural competence and safety, and evidence-informed practice in caring of families.

This course is focused on preparing students for the professional role to transition to a Registered Nurse. Students will critically analyze issues in contemporary nursing leadership, provincial priorities and global issues, nursing education and delivery of health care in Canada. Students will also discuss theories that guide nursing practice and knowledge development approaches.

Emphasis will be placed on transitioning from a nursing student to a beginning
practitioner role and on professional career development that includes professional image, professional socialization, leadership, nursing licensure and self-regulation, and interprofessional practice.

This course will consider population diversity as it focuses on the role of the community health nurse in relation to population health, principles of primary health care, and strategies for health promotion. Basic epidemiological concepts related to nursing of individuals, families, groups, and communities will be discussed.

Professional, legal/ethical, economic, cultural, diversity and inclusion, and environmental issues as they apply to community health nursing
will be examined. Nursing roles in a variety of health promotion approaches will be examined.

This clinical course introduces students to the role of the registered nurse in public and community health nursing. It provides the opportunity to enhance critical thinking skills by participating in the planning and implementation of nursing care and health promotion strategies for diverse groups of patients in community settings.

Students will participate in collaborative, interprofessional practice, self-reflection, and self-evaluation along with personal goal setting to support their learning.

The course explores the concept of work, with a specific focus on the nursing profession in modern society. It examines the historical evolution of work, its social organization, and the meaning of work, along with workplace problems.

Key themes include the impact of social and cultural values, technology, global influences, and health trends on individuals and the nursing profession. Theoretical perspectives are used to analyze work-related issues, comparing geographical and historical contexts.

This course highlights work as an essential human activity and nursing as a vocational choice, addressing ongoing structural problems that affect both the workplace and workers.

This course identifies the use of informatics and explores health care technologies and their role in nursing practice for improving patient outcomes and enhancing client care. The protection of privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information are considered, and social networking tools in communicating health-related information are discussed.

This nursing course will assist students to build on their knowledge of research and showcase their understanding and application of the research process. Students will select a research topic, conduct a literature review on the topic, develop objectives, research questions and select a method which would include quantitative or qualitative research methodologies to develop their research proposal.

These research topics will focus on areas of priority within the province. Students will be required to develop an abstract of their work in preparation for potential submission to a recognized journal such as the Journal of Nursing Research. Students will be required to give a 15-minute power point presentation to the class. The research topic must be pre-approved by faculty member.

There will be two course sections for this course with 15-18 students per class. This will give students more individualized assistance in class in addition to assistance by the professors outside of class time to help students develop a research proposal.

This clinical course provides nursing students with opportunities to work in areas of provincial priority. The purpose of this course is to give students an opportunity to further develop their theoretical knowledge and clinical skills working in a health care setting supervised by an experienced preceptor (s).

The focus will be but are not limited to, professional and ethical practice, legal issues, theoretical and critical thinking, leadership, intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration, evidence-informed practice, and psychomotor skills building on their clinical competence.

Students will integrate the entry level competencies (NANB) into practice as they provide safe, competent and ethical care. Students will be expected to complete 200 hours in the clinical practice setting. Every effort will be made to accommodate students’ primary clinical practice choice wherever possible.

This course is designed to prepare nursing students for success in passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses (RN). This course will focus on comprehensive review of key nursing concepts, critical thinking skills, and test-taking strategies necessary to excel on the NCLEX-RN exam.

Students will engage in a variety of activities including practice exams, case studies, and interactive discussions to enhance their understanding of core nursing content areas and develop the confidence needed to tackle the NCLEX exam. Through this course, students will gain the knowledge and skills required to successfully pass the NCLEX –RN exam and begin their careers as competent and confident registered nurses. 

This final clinical practicum experience will provide nursing students with an opportunity to work in a preceptored setting with Registered Nurses and other members of the Interprofessional team as they prepare to transition into practice following graduation. Students will increase their knowledge, critical thinking, clinical judgement, leadership and clinical competence at they near completion of their baccalaureate program.