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Level 1
Course details
Human Biology
BIOL71000
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Human Biochemistry
CHEM71030
Learners are introduced to foundational concepts in human biochemistry including energy provision, biochemical regulation, and signaling systems. The structure and function of bio-chemical molecules are explored. Primary processes are examined in relationship to human health and nutrition. Clinical application of course topics is emphasized.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Human Biochemistry Lab/Tutorial
CHEM71040
This course provides learners with an opportunity to examine foundational biochemical processes and clinical applications in an active learning environment.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
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Introduction to Concepts of Health and Wellbeing
HEAL71020
In this course, the learner has the opportunity to examine conceptualizations of health. Topics include: health policy, health access, and current issues in health. Models of health and wellbeing are explored as is health equity.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Safety in the Workplace
OHS71320
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Psychology: Basic Processes Of Behaviour
PSYC71240
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Focused Human Anatomy and Physiology
ANAT71000
Throughout this course, learners examine the body's anatomical structures and physiological processes. Relationship between the structure and function of body systems, including the respiratory, circulatory, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal systems, are examined. Anatomical and physiological considerations of health across the lifespan are introduced.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Microbiology, Immunology and Cellular Science
BIOL71040
In this course, learners are introduced to the lifecycles of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Learners explore relationships between microorganisms and the human body. Foundational concepts of immunology are introduced, including the immune system's components and responses. Nursing roles in preventing infectious spread, managing outbreaks, and detecting infection are addressed
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Academic Communications
ENGL71000
This course is intended to develop the communication skills required in academic studies, which will translate into useful writing and presentation skills in Canada’s increasingly intercultural professional and technical domains. Students will practice planning, drafting, and revising documents. The complex process of researching, creating, and revising arguments will encourage critical thinking, grammatical writing, and appropriate citation skills. Correct formatting of research papers and effective oral presentation skills will be emphasized.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Nursing Care 1: Foundations of Nursing Practice
NURS71000
In this foundational nursing course, learners are introduced to nursing standards and patient safety in a professional practice setting. Learners have the opportunity to apply therapeutic communication, clinical reasoning and assessment, and nursing theory in caring for others.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Professional Nursing Practice 1: Foundations of Nursing
FPLT72000
In this foundational nursing course, learners are introduced to nursing standards and patient safety in a professional practice setting. Learners have the opportunity to apply therapeutic communication, clinical reasoning and assessment, and nursing theory in caring for others.
- Hours: 54
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: OHS71320
- CoRequisites:
Introduction to Nursing Knowledge
NURS72050
In this course, learners have the opportunity to examine nursing from various perspectives including professional, ethical, and legal orientations. An emphasis is placed on core curricular concepts including relational inquiry, cultural humility, and standards of nursing practice.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Pharmacotherapeutics
PHAR72000
In this course, learners are introduced to pharmacological concepts including drug actions, interactions, and adverse drug reactions. Pharmacotherapeutics are primarily explored from a body systems perspective. Legal, ethical, and social pharmacological considerations are explored in care scenarios on topics including pain management and non-prescribed pharmacological use.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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- CoRequisites:
Psychology: Dynamics of Human Behaviour
PSYC72240
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Professional Nursing Practice 2: Acute Care
FPLT72010
In an acute care setting, learners will have the opportunity to engage in nursing practice that supports the delivery of safe and ethical care. An emphasis is placed on skill development, clinical judgement, reflexive practice, and engaging with standards of practice.
- Hours: 164
- Credits: 6
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Health and Wellbeing: Indigenous Ways of Knowing
NURS72020
Learners will critically examine Indigenous health and healing practices through the lenses of Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Health Equity. Learners will explore the impact of major historical and current events on Indigenous health and self-determination. An appreciation for culturally safe nursing practice will be developed by exploring topics of colonialism, anti-racism, Truth and Reconciliation, trauma-informed care, and strength-based approaches to healing. Learners will explore nursing roles and responsibilities related to healthy public policy, system change, allyship, and nursing leadership.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Nursing Pathophysiology
NURS72030
In this course, learners have the opportunity to examine various pathophysiological conditions of the human body. Learners will examine the nursing assessment and care of people experiencing anatomical and physiological disruptions.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Nursing Care 2: Acute Care
NURS72040
In this course, learners will develop their knowledge and clinical skills in medical surgical nursing. Learners will have opportunity to safely apply clinical reasoning and nursing skills in a scenario-based setting.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 5
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Professional Nursing Practice 3: Clinical Specialties
FPLT73020
Learners will have the opportunity to apply their nursing knowledge, skills, judgement, and attitudes in a specialized acute care setting such as maternity, pediatrics, or mental health. Learners will have the opportunity to demonstrate competency in developing, applying, and evaluating care plans.
- Hours: 164
- Credits: 6
- Pre-Requisites: OHS71320
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Critical Appraisal of Research and Information in Nursing
NURS73000
In this course, learners are introduced to knowledge development and appraisal in nursing, including the appreciation and application of diverse sources of knowledge. Throughout the course, an emphasis is placed on the interpretation and application of health sciences literature and clinical guidelines to nursing practice.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Nursing Care 3: Caring in diverse settings
NURS73010
Learners will have the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skills, judgement, and attitudes in perinatal and pediatric nursing, mental and family health. Nursing assessments and care are applied to client scenarios. An emphasis is placed on fostering safe and responsive nursing care.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Relational and Contemplative Practice
NURS73030
In this course, learners will thoroughly examine the practices self-compassion, relational inquiry, and cultural humility in the context of mental wellness. Learners will have the opportunity to develop strategies for self-awareness, life-long learning, and fostering healthy relationships. Mental health conditions, assessments, and treatments are examined. Strategies to support mental wellness including creating safe and therapeutic environments of care are explored.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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- CoRequisites:
Applied Statistics
STAT73100
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: NURS72050 OR RSCH73000
- CoRequisites:
Level 6
Course details
Professional Nursing Practice 4: Knowledge in the Clinical Setting
FPLT73030
Learners will have the opportunity to apply their nursing knowledge, skills, judgement, and attitudes in a clinical setting. Learners are expected to demonstrate competency in the assessment of various sources of knowledge and to apply these data to clinical care scenarios.
- Hours: 86
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: OHS71320
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Nursing Care 4: Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Management
NURS73040
In this course learners will apply various types of knowledge including nursing standards and pathophysiology to plan care for clients with complex health conditions. Using care scenarios learners will apply their nursing knowledge, skills, judgement, and attitudes to plan care in changing health care contexts.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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The Social and Spatial Construction of Health
NURS73050
In this course, learners have the opportunity to explore how health and access to health care is shaped by social and spatial structures. A strengths-based approach to understanding health equity and social justice is applied to various care scenarios. Learners will examine how relationships between people and their environments shape health and wellbeing.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Nursing Care 5: Health Promotion and Community Care
NURS73060
Learners are introduced to care in the community and to public health nursing. Settings explored might include, rural, remote, northern or global environments. Emergency preparedness and disaster management are explored. Learners will build relational, collaborative, and health teaching skills throughout various learning activities.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 7
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Professional Nursing Practice 5: Concepts of Safe Care
FPLT74010
In this professional practice placement course, learners will engage in professional nursing practice in a healthcare setting, complimented by additional learning activities. Learners have the opportunity to integrate their theoretical and practical nursing knowledge in the provision of client care. Learners will further their leadership skills through demonstrating the role of the nurse in providing safe care while developing healthy work environments.
- Hours: 328
- Credits: 11
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Nursing Scholarship
NURS74000
In this work integrated learning course, learners have the opportunity to experience various elements of scholarship. Learners will participate in varied stages of current scholarship, which may include quality improvement projects or research activities. In addition, all learners will have the opportunities participate in a peer-review process.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
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Nursing Leadership 1: Healthy Workplaces and Collaborative Care
NURS74010
Learners are introduced to organizational culture and various models of nursing and healthcare leadership. Concepts explored included fostering healthy professional relationships in interprofessional settings and supporting safe workplaces.An emphasis is placed on how research and technology can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of health care systems.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 8
Course details
Professional Nursing Practice 6: Relational Practice
FPLT74020
Learners will engage in professional practice hours to strengthen their nursing knowledge and practice. Learners will continue have opportunities to apply clinical judgment, evidence-informed practice apply relational inquiry through interactions with the client and the circle of care.
- Hours: 388
- Credits: 13
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Nursing Leadership 2: Quality Care
NURS74020
Learners will explore the various care delivery strategies that support innovative and effective care. This course will continue to build upon the learner's understanding of foundational concepts of leadership, management, and quality improvement.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Program outcomes
- Analyze and prioritize needs of individuals, families, communities and populations across the continuum of health and illness using a systematic and comprehensive approach to data collection and interpretation.
- Plan, implement and evaluate responsive care across diverse settings that integrates evidence-informed knowledge from nursing practice, human physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, environmental and behavioural sciences, and social sciences.
- Respond safely and competently to changing client health status and complex work environments.
- Analyze the social and spatial construction of health as an approach to reducing health disparities.
- Analyze how resources, policies, geography and culture shape the different dimensions of health, health planning and place-based care.
- Critically appraise research and other forms of information and incorporate into nursing practice.
- Develop communication skills including the use of technology that support relational practice and the accurate sharing of health information.
- Collaborate with the health care team within and external to the practice setting to deliver coordinated client care.
- Establish healthy relationships to support the development of personal and professional resiliency and compassionate care.
- Demonstrate behaviours that reflect the responsibility, accountability, integrity and ethical expectations of the nursing profession.
- Develop strategies for critical inquiry, ongoing learning, professional growth, self awareness, self-regulation and contemplative practice.
- Apply leadership skills to organize the work environment, manage resources, delegate care, support quality improvement, and resolve workplace issues.