Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: COMM1085 AND NURS8015
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

In this practicum the student will demonstrate knowledge, skill and judgment as a member of the health care team in a long-term care setting. The student will build on prior clinical experience and nursing knowledge with an added gerontology focus to support transition to practice nursing in Canada. Utilizing reflective practice, the student will explore their personal and professional development and roles and responsibilities in becoming a Canadian Registered Nurse.

• Hours: 100
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: NURS8015 AND NURS8347 OR NURS8348 AND NURS8702 OR PHAR8000 AND OHS1320
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

This course will provide the student with the opportunity to develop clinical nursing skills. Students will apply theoretical knowledge in a lab setting to facilitate nursing interventions and support the advancement of critical thinking abilities. Emphasis will be placed on working within the scope of a Registered Nurse to provide safe, competent care. The student will prepare for medication administration within the Canadian healthcare system. Principles of medication preparation and administration including drug calculations and related College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards are studied.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: NURS8348
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $70.00

In this course, students will gain a greater understanding of the role of the gerontological nurse and the interprofessional team when caring for seniors and their families in the Canadian health care system. Concepts of healthy aging and aging in society will be examined, including cultural competencies, economic and legal issues, and documentation. The student will also identify the needs of individuals and their families requiring end-of-life care, exploring holistic approaches to the care in the context of death, dying and diversity. A person- and family-centered approach will be emphasized as foundational. Emerging trends and issues will be explored.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Building on the concepts of Applied Pharmacology and Pathophysiology I, students will explore more in-depth pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics of acute and chronic diseases. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions in maintaining homeostasis. The role of the Registered Nurse in management of diseases and disorders will be explored. Case based learning will be utilized for students to apply theoretical learning to patient scenarios.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: PHAR8000
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.