Chair Zaida Rahaman Professors Lynn McCleary, Dawn Prentice Associate Professors Joanne Crawford, Jane Moore, Zaida Rahaman, Jenn Salfi, Karyn Taplay Assistant Professor Sheila O'Keefe-McCarthy Nursing Clinical Co-ordinator Sandra Micsinszki Nursing Learning Resource Centre Kerry Shoalts, Shelley Wills, Isobelle Blake Adjunct Professors Joyce Engel, David Free, Derek McNally Academic Advisor Tammy Woodhouse-Gilby |
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Administrative Assistant Jennifer Ritchie 905-688-5550, extension 4660 East Academic 303 brocku.ca/nursing The four year Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree is offered in collaboration with Loyalist College. Students at the Brock site will remain at Brock University for the four years of the program. Students at the Loyalist College site will complete their first and second years there, moving to Brock University for the third and fourth years of the program. The program must be completed within 6 years. Graduates will be eligible to write the NCLEX-RN Examination and the College of Nurses of Ontario Jurisprudence Examination. |
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The BScN is a limited enrolment program. Admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements. |
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Year 1 taken at Loyalist College
Year 2 taken at Loyalist College
Year 3 taken at Brock University
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Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details. # Indicates a cross listed course * Indicates primary offering of a cross listed course |
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Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met. Professional and Therapeutic Communication Concepts, principles and the practice of professional communication. Factors influencing the perception and interpretation of communication, including the use of self. Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Nursing and Health Promotion: The Canadian Context Philosophical and theoretical concepts of nursing and health, nursing professional standards and practice, Canadian Health Care System, primary health care, health promotion, and social determinants of health. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Nursing Theory: Experiencing Illness and Hospitalization Concepts in health, wellness, illness and nursing practice related to caring for clients experiencing illness and hospitalization. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P10 and 1P12. Corequisite(s): NUSC 1P16. Nursing Practice: Experiencing Illness and Hospitalization Practice, application and integration of skills and theory in relation to clients experiencing illness and hospitalization. 14 hours per week, weekly laboratory sessions. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P10 and 1P12. Corequisite(s): NUSC 1P14. Note: students require current CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification and annual re-certification, N-95 mask fit testing every two years, proof of Immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Varicella; Hepatitis B; Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis; Tuberculosis) as well as annual TB Skin Testing. All requirements must be valid through the clinical placement and submitted to Synergy Employment Services Inc. by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in student not being permitted to register in clinical courses for the current academic year. Clinical practicum may be scheduled in the evening and/or on weekends. Transportation to clinical placement is a student responsibility. A practicum fee will be applied. Health Assessment Nursing theory and practice related to comprehensive and focused, holistic health assessments concentrated on the development of skills in history taking, physical examination, and health promotion techniques. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P10 and 1P12. Note: offered online with weekly lab sessions in the Nursing Simulation Lab. Nursing Theory: Nursing Care of the Young Family Nursing models and interdisciplinary theories, principles and concepts related to caring for children and the childbearing and childrearing family. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P16. Corequisite(s): NUSC 2P12. Nursing Practice: Nursing Care of the Young Family Practice, application and integration of skills and theory in relation to caring for children and the childbearing and childrearing family. 15 hours per week, selected laboratory sessions. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 2P16. Corequisite(s): NUSC 2P10. Note: Police record check with a vulnerable sector screening is required. Agency policy will determine submission deadline. Check with Department. Students require current CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification and annual re-certification, N-95 mask fit testing every two years, proof of Immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Varicella; Hepatitis B; Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis; Tuberculosis) as well as annual TB Skin Testing. Immunization, CPR and mask fit requirements must be valid through the clinical placement and submitted to Synergy Employment Services Inc. by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in student not being permitted to register in clinical courses for the current academic year. Clinical practicum may be scheduled in the evening and/or on weekends. Transportation to clinical placement is a student responsibility. A practicum fee will be applied. Nursing Theory: Care of the Acutely Ill Client Nursing models and interdisciplinary theories, principles and concepts related to caring for the acutely ill client and their families. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P16. Corequisite(s): NUSC 2P16. Nursing Practice: Care of the Acutely Ill Client Practice, application and integration of skills and theory in relation to caring for the acutely ill client and their families. 15 hours per week, selected laboratory sessions. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P16. Corequisite(s): NUSC 2P14. Note: Police record check with a vulnerable sector screening may be required. Agency policies will determine submission deadline. Check with Department. Students require current CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification and annual re-certification, N-95 mask fit testing every two years, proof of Immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Varicella; Hepatitis B; Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis; Tuberculosis) as well as annual TB Skin Testing. All requirements must be valid through the clinical placement and submitted to Synergy Employment Services Inc. by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in student not being permitted to register in clinical courses for the current academic year. Clinical practicum may be scheduled in the evening and/or on weekends. Transportation to clinical placement is a student responsibility. A practicum fee will be applied. Health Assessment Nursing theory and practice related to comprehensive and focused holistic health assessments concentrated on history taking, physical examination, health promotion techniques, and clinical decision-making. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P16. Note: offered online with weekly lab sessions in the Nursing Simulation Lab. Pathophysiology Application of pathophysiological concepts related to nursing practice. Relation to normal physiological processes as well as selected disease processes that impact on health. Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week, Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P16. Note: may be offered online. Nursing Research Critical appraisal of quantitative and qualitative nursing research to determine the evidence base for practice. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and obtained credit in NUSC 3P70. Quantitative Analysis Quantitative means of understanding and interpreting data in nursing research. Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. In Spring session, open to Nursing majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to Nursing, KINE, BSc (Kin), RECL and SPMA majors. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in MATH 1P98. Experiencing Chronicity Nursing models and selected interdisciplinary theories, underlying foundations, principles and concepts related to chronicity and selected chronic conditions. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 2P12 and 2P16. Corequisite(s): NUSC 3P90. Promoting Mental Health Nursing models and selected interdisciplinary theories, underlying foundations, principles and concepts related to adults, older adults, and families experiencing mental health challenges. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 2P12 and 2P16. Corequisite(s): NUSC 3P92. Nursing Ethics Ethical and legal principles, models and theories. Application to professional practice. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 2P12, 2P16 and 2P30 or permission of the Chair. Health Education Principles of teaching and learning and their impact on knowledge, awareness, attitudes, skills and behaviour. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation processes in development of a variety of health teaching strategies. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 2P12, 2P16 and 2P30 or permission of the Chair. Nursing Practicum: Experiencing Chronicity Practice, application and integration of skills and theory in relation to individuals and families experiencing chronic conditions. 15 hours per week, selected laboratory sessions. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 2P12 and 2P16. Corequisite(s): NUSC 3P12. Note: Police record check with a vulnerable sector screening may be required. Agency policies will determine submission deadline. Check with Department. Students require current CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification and annual re-certification, N-95 mask fit testing every two years, proof of Immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Varicella; Hepatitis B; Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis; Tuberculosis) as well as annual TB Skin Testing. All requirements must be valid through the clinical placement and submitted to Synergy Employment Services Inc. by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in student not being permitted to register in clinical courses for the current academic year. Clinical practicum may be scheduled in the evening and/or on weekends. Transportation to clinical placement is a student responsibility. A practicum fee will be applied. Nursing Practicum: Promoting Mental Health Practice, application and integration of skills and theory in relation to adults, older adults, and families experiencing mental health challenges. 15 hours per week, selected laboratory sessions. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 2P12 and 2P16. Corequisite(s): NUSC 3P14. Note: Police record check with a vulnerable sector screening is required for the first day of clinical and cannot be greater than six months old. Students require current CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification and annual re-certification, N-95 mask fit testing every two years, proof of Immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Varicella; Hepatitis B; Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis; Tuberculosis) as well as annual TB Skin Testing. Immunization, CPR and mask fit requirements must be valid through the clinical placement and submitted to Synergy Employment Services Inc. by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in student not being permitted to register in clinical courses for the current academic year. Clinical practicum may be scheduled in the evening and/or on weekends. Transportation to clinical placement is a student responsibility. A practicum fee will be applied. Nursing Practicum: Intersession Practice, application, and integration of skills and theory in a variety of health care settings. 120 hours over four to five weeks, selected laboratory sessions. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 3P12, 3P14, 3P90 and 3P92. Note: students require current CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification and annual re-certification, N-95 mask fit testing every two years, proof of Immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Varicella; Hepatitis B; Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis; Tuberculosis) as well as annual TB Skin Testing. All requirements must be valid through the clinical placement and submitted to Synergy Employment Services Inc. by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in student not being permitted to register in clinical courses for the current academic year. Clinical practicum may be scheduled in the evening and/or on weekends. Transportation to clinical placement is a student responsibility. A practicum fee will be applied. A pass with conditions is not permitted in this course. Community Health Nursing Theory and practice emphasizing primary health care principles, assessment and health promotion with individuals, families, aggregates and communities. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week; community practicum 15 hours per week; selected laboratory sessions. Restriction: open to Nursing majors and permission of the Department. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 3P94. Note: Police record check with a vulnerable sector screening is required. Agency policies will determine submission deadline. Check with Department. Students require current CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification and annual re-certification, N-95 mask fit testing every two years, proof of Immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Varicella; Hepatitis B; Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis; Tuberculosis) as well as annual TB Skin Testing. Immunization, CPR and mask fit requirements must be valid through the clinical placement and submitted to Synergy Employment Services Inc. by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in student not being permitted to register in clinical courses for the current academic year. Clinical practicum may be scheduled in the evening and/or on weekends. Transportation to clinical placement is a student responsibility. A practicum fee will be applied. Community Health Nursing (International) Theory and practice emphasizing primary health care principles, assessment and health promotion with individuals, families, aggregates and communities in an international setting. Lectures, 35 hours; practicum, 150 hours. Restriction: open to Nursing majors and permission of the Department. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 3P94. Note: proof of a valid passport; visa, immunization and CPR certification as required. Students will be required to submit an application to attend course. Students must be a minimum 18 years of age. Students are expected to pay their own expenses. A practicum fee will be applied. Integrated Nursing Practicum I Practice, application and integration of skills and theory in a variety of health care settings. 35 hours per week for six weeks. Restriction: open to Nursing majors with a minimum of 18.0 overall credits, a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 4F92 or 4F93. Note: on campus lab/class activities will be required. Police record check with a vulnerable sector screening may be required. Agency policies will determine submission deadline. Check with Department. Students require current CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification and annual re-certification, N-95 mask fit testing every two years, proof of Immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Varicella; Hepatitis B; Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis; Tuberculosis) as well as annual TB Skin Testing. All requirements must be valid through the clinical placement and submitted to Synergy Employment Services Inc. by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in student not being permitted to register in clinical courses for the current academic year. Clinical practicum may be scheduled in the evening and/or on weekends. Transportation to clinical placement is a student responsibility. A practicum fee will be applied. A student may not pass with conditions. Integrated Nursing Practicum II Practice, application and integration of skills and theory in a variety of health care settings. 35 hours per week for six weeks. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 4F96. Note: on campus lab/class activities will be required. Police record check with a vulnerable sector screening may be required. Agency policies will determine submission deadline. Check with Department. Students require current CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification and annual re-certification, N-95 mask fit testing every two years, proof of Immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Varicella; Hepatitis B; Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis; Tuberculosis) as well as annual TB Skin Testing. All requirements must be valid through the clinical placement and submitted to Synergy Employment Services Inc. by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in student not being permitted to register in clinical courses for the current academic year. Clinical practicum may be scheduled in the evening and/or on weekends. Transportation to clinical placement is a student responsibility. A practicum fee will be applied. A student may not pass with conditions. Leadership in Nursing and Management Current issues, opportunities and challenges for nursing leadership in different nursing, community and organizational venues. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 3P94 or permission of the Chair. Advanced Directed Readings Variable subject matter designed in consultation with faculty member directing the course. Restriction: permission of the Chair. Applied Nursing Research Application of principles of research design, data collection, data analysis and dissemination through research projects. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 2P70 or permission of the Chair. Trends and Issues in Professional Nursing Historical to current overviews of significant trends and issues impacting the profession of nursing. Image, burnout, environment, roles, culture, politics and economics affecting client and nursing care. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 3P94. Note: may be offered online. Foundations of Collaboration and Teamwork (also offered as HLSC 4Q90, KINE 4Q90, RECL 4Q90 and SPMA 4Q90) Core competencies for effective teamwork. Topics include collaborative leadership, team functioning, communication, role clarity, conflict management, and client-centred approach as it applies to a diversity of interprofessional settings. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to NUBR, NUSC, BKin, BMED, BPhEd, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BSc (Kin), CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH, RECL and SPMA majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. |
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Calendar
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