2023-2024 Undergraduate Calendar

Graduates from the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN Examination and the College of Nurses of Ontario Jurisprudence Examination.

Admissions

The BScN is a limited enrolment program. Admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements.

Program Notes

1.	In order to proceed to year 2 as a Nursing major, a student must pass all year 1 courses and achieve a minimum 65 percent overall average in year 1 courses. This will be determined at the end of the Winter term.
2.	Failure to succeed in any two clinical courses will result in dismissal from the program.
3.	Clinical courses are graded Pass/Fail, with the exception of NUSC 1F18 and 4F92.
4.	Students require current CPR (BCLS, Level C or HCP) certification and annual re-certification as well as N-95 mask fit testing every two years. Both certificates must be valid throughout the clinical placement and submitted to Synergy Gateway Inc. All documentation must be submitted, and the Electronic Student Permit Checking (ESPC) appointment completed, by the following deadine: June 1 for returning students; first day of fall term for new incoming students. Any student who fails the appointment must work with Synergy Gateway Inc. to receive clearance. Students may be charged for subsequent appointments. Students will not be permitted to register in a clinical course or be placed in a clinical group until clearance is received. Refer to Program Note # 10. It is the student's responsibility to monitor their Synergy Gateway Inc. profile.
5.	Proof of Immunizations is due prior to registration for clinical courses and must be submitted to Synergy Gateway Inc. by the deadlines listed in Program Note #4. Failure to comply with due date will result in student not being permitted to register in clinical courses for current academic year. Immunization screening required: COVID-19 (2 doses), Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Varicella (Chicken Pox); Hepatitis B; Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis; Tuberculosis. Annual TB Skin Testing is also required. Positive TB tests require chest Xrays every two years.
6.	Police record check, with a vulnerable sector screening may be required by clinical agencies. It is the student's responsibility to ensure the process is complete - at their own expense. In some cases, the student may not be allowed to attend clinical if these requirements are not met. Students will be notified when this is required.
7.	Students have six years to complete degree requirements.
8.	Students who have not registered for one nursing course in each calendar year will be removed from the program unless they have been granted a leave of absence by the Chair.
9.	A student who has not successfully completed a clinical course for one year or longer will be required to complete a re-entry process consisting of online learning modules and in-person lab time prior to registering for the next clinical course. The student will be charged a fee. If the student is unsuccessful in the re-entry process, the student must repeat a previous clinical course at the discretion of the Chair.
10.	Students will not be permitted to register for clinical courses less than two weeks prior to the start of term.
11.	In order to progress to NUSC 4F96 and NUSC 4F98 a student must have completed all other nursing program requirements.
12.	Placement providers now require that any students, Faculty members, or Clinical Instructors coming on the placement provider's premises be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Students and Department of Nursing faculty and staff must follow the requirements of placement providers while on placement. To assist with the above requirement and help determine if you meet the eligibility criteria set by the placement provider, Brock will track COVID-19 information (including COVID-19 vaccine status and rapid antigen testing information) for current students, Faculty, and Clinical Instructors and may share COVID-19 information with assigned placement providers. If you have any questions, please contact nursing@brocku.ca. Brock University protects your personal privacy. The personal information provided as part of Brock's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination program (including the rapid antigen screening program) is collected under the authority of The Brock University Act, 1964, and in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”). Please note that should a placement provider specifically require COVID-19 vaccination status, further coordination and information may be requested from the student or employee.
13.	In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 20 credits may be taken.

Honours Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Year 1

	NUSC 1F18, 1P10, 1P12 and 1P30
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	KINE 1P99
	PSYC 1F90

Year 2

	NUSC 2P10, 2P12, 2P14, 2P16, 2P32 and 2P70
	HLSC 2P92 and 3P19
	KINE 2P09
	one-half elective credit

Year 3

	NUSC 3P12, 3P14, 3P20, 3P50, 3P90, 3P92 and 3P94
	NUSC 3P08 or STAT 1P98
	HLSC 3P97
	one Humanities context credit

Year 4

	NUSC 4F92 or 4F93
	NUSC 4F96, 4F98, 4P20, 4P50 and 4P60

Brock Loyalist Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Year 2 is now closed

Year 3

taken at Brock University

	NUSC 3P12, 3P14, 3P20, 3P50, 3P90, 3P92 and 3P94
	NUSC 3P08 or STAT 1P98
	HLSC 3P97
	one Humanities context credit

Year 4

taken at Brock University

	NUSC 4F92 or 4F93
	NUSC 4F96, 4F98, 4P20, 4P50 and 4P60

Course Descriptions

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

Prerequisites and Restrictions

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.

NUSC 1F18

Nursing Theory and Clinical Practicum: Experiencing Illness and Hospitalization

Introductory concepts in health, illness, and wellness. Theoretical application and integration of psycho-social-motor knowledge, skills and abilities related to nursing practice in caring for adult clients experiencing illness and hospitalization.

Theory, Lectures, 3 hours per week. Nursing Simulation Lab, 3 hours per week. Nursing Clinical Practicum, 9 hours per week.

Restriction: open to Nursing majors

Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P10 and 1P12

Note: students require current CPR (BLS, Level C or HCP) certification and annual re-certification, N-95 mask fit testing every two years, proof of Immunizations (COVID-19, 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 Gateway Inc. by the first day of fall term for new students (June 1 for returning students). 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. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in NUSC 1P14 or 1P16.

NUSC 1P10

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, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to Nursing majors.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 1P12

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.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 1P30

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: theory offered online weekly with weekly lab sessions in the Nursing Simulation Lab. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in NUSC 2P30.

NUSC 2P10

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 1F18 (1P16).

Corequisite(s): NUSC 2P12.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

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.

8 hours per week, selected laboratory sessions.

Restriction: open to Nursing majors.

Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1F18 or 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 (COVID-19, 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 Gateway 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. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 2P14

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 1F18 (1P16).

Corequisite(s): NUSC 2P16.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

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, weekly laboratory sessions.

Restriction: open to Nursing majors.

Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1F18 (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 (COVID-19, 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 Gateway 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. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 2P32

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 1F18 (1P16).

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 2P70

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.

Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1F18 (1P16)

Note: the method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and obtained credit in NUSC 3P70.

NUSC 3P08

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.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in STAT (MATH) 1P98.

NUSC 3P12

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.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 3P14

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.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 3P20

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 and 2P16 or permission of the Chair.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 3P50

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 and 2P16 or permission of the Chair.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 3P90

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 (COVID-19, 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 Gateway 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. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 3P92

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 (COVID-19, 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 Gateway 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.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 3P94

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 (COVID-19, 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 Gateway 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. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 4F92

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 (COVID-19, 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 Gateway 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. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 4F93

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 apply to attend this course; spaces are not guaranteed. Students must be a minimum 18 years of age. Students are expected to pay their own expenses. A practicum fee will be applied. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 4F96

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/online lab and 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 (COVID-19, 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 Gateway 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. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 4F98

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.

NUSC 4P20

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.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 4P32

Advanced Directed Readings

Variable subject matter designed in consultation with faculty member directing the course.

Restriction: permission of the Chair.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 4P50

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.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NUSC 4P60

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 or permission of the Chair.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

*NUSC 4Q90

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.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

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