Nursing Courses

NUSC 1P10
Professional and Therapeutic Communications I
Concepts, principles and the practice of professional communication. Factors influencing the perception and interpretation of communication, including the use of self.
Lectures, selected laboratory sessions, 4 hours per week.
Restriction: open to Nursing majors.
Corequisite(s): NUSC 1P12.

NUSC 1P12
Nursing and Health Promotion: The Canadian Context
Philosophical and theoretical concepts of health and nursing, including determinants of health, primary health care, standards of nursing practice, and the Canadian health care system.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to Nursing majors.
Corequisite(s): NUSC 1P10.

NUSC 1P14
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.

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, selected laboratory sessions.
Restriction: open to Nursing majors.
Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P10 and 1P12.
Corequisite(s): NUSC 1P14.
Note: clinical course requirements (immunization, CPR and police check) must be submitted to the Nursing Office by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in a late fee and/or deregistration. Clinical practicum may be scheduled in the evening and/or weekends. Transportation to clinical placement is a student responsibility. A practicum fee will be applied.

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, selected laboratory sessions, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to Nursing majors.
Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P16.
Corequisite(s): NUSC 2P12.

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 1P16.
Corequisite(s): NUSC 2P10.
Note: clinical course requirements (immunization, CPR and police check) must be submitted to the Nursing Office by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in a late fee and/or deregistration. 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.

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 1P16.
Corequisite(s): NUSC 2P16.

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: clinical course requirements (immunization, CPR and police check) must be submitted to the Nursing Office by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in a late fee and/or deregistration. 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.

NUSC 2P30
Health Assessment
Nursing theory, underlying foundations, practice and principles related to comprehensive, holistic health assessments conducted within the framework of primary health care, interdisciplinary practice and nursing theoretical perspectives.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; laboratory sessions, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to Nursing majors.
Prerequisite(s): NUSC 1P16.

NUSC 3P08
Quantitative Analysis
Quantitative means of understanding and interpreting data in nursing research.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to Nursing majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in 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.

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.

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, 2P16 and 2P30 or permission of the Chair.

NUSC 3P32
Directed Readings
Variable subject matter designed in consultation with faculty member directing the course.
Restriction: permission of the Chair.

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, 2P16 and 2P30 or permission of the Chair.

NUSC 3P70
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.

NUSC 3P75
Diversity and Nursing
Transcultural and interdisciplinary conceptual theories and models for providing culturally competent nursing care in diverse societal and health care settings with diverse clients. Examination of knowledge, issues, beliefs and behaviours related to culture, ethnicity and health.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to Nursing majors.
Prerequisite(s): NUSC 2P10 and 2P14 or permission of the Chair.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in NUSC 4P75.

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: Clinical course requirements (immunization, CPR and police check) must be submitted to the Nursing Office by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in a late fee and/or deregistration. 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.

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: Clinical course requirements (immunization, CPR and police check) must be submitted to the Nursing Office by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in a late fee and/or deregistration. 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.

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 3P90 and 3P92.
Note: clinical course requirements (immunization, CPR and police check) must be submitted to the Nursing Office by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in a late fee and/or deregistration. 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.

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: clinical course requirements (immunization, CPR and police check) must be submitted to the Nursing Office by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in a late fee and/or deregistration. Clinical practicum may be scheduled in the evening and/or on weekends. Transportation to clinical placement is a student responsibility. Nursing program practicum fee will be applied.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in NUSC 4P40 and 4P92.

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 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.

NUSC 4F94
Nursing Practicum: Specialized
Practice, application and integration of skills and theory in a variety of health care settings.
15 hours per week.
Restriction: open to NUSC majors.
Prerequisite(s): NUSC 3P12.
Note: clinical course requirements (immunization, CPR and police check as necessary) must be completed by deadline posted by Nursing Office by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in a late fee and/or deregistration. 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.

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 credits, a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average.
Prerequisite(s): NUSC 4F92 or 4F93.
Note: clinical course requirements (immunization, CPR and police check) must be submitted to the Nursing Office by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in a late fee and/or deregistration. 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.

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.
Note: clinical course requirements (immunization, CPR and police check) must be submitted to the Nursing Office by June 1. Failure to comply with the due date will result in a late fee and/or deregistration. 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.

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.

NUSC 4P32
Advanced Directed Readings
Variable subject matter designed in consultation with faculty member directing the course.
Restriction: permission of the Chair.

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 3P70 or permission of the Chair.

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.