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4 credits
ABE - Advanced: This course provides students with an overview of historical and current social, economic, and political issues concerning Indigenous people. Prerequisite: None Note: This course is taught in Williams Lake
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4 credits
In this course, students explore issues related to the role of elders, women, and leaders in matters pertaining to health, education, justice, and economical development in Indigenous peoples communities and off-reserve communities. Using the articles found in the textbook as a guide, the instructor will draw upon community resources to supplement the course content. Classroom activities will include presenting in small groups and conducting library and Internet searches. Prerequisite: ENGL 0500 or equivalent
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3 credits
Students acquire an understanding of current issues within the management of natural resources by engaging with guest speakers, conducting laboratory experiments, and partaking in field excursions. They develop skills to apply scientific inquiry and knowledge to better understand the relationship between people and societies and natural resource management strategies. Students will reflect upon their own use of natural resources and how it affects sustainability. Topics include an introduction to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, water resources, fisheries and wildlife management, and ecosystem restoration.
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3 credits
Students develop a holistic understanding and appreciation for the ecological, cultural, economic, and social benefits of North American deciduous trees. Students explore, through an historical and contemporary lens, tree manufacturing, indigenous tree use, cultural modification, and species preservation within the context of climate change. Topics include tree reproduction, development, anatomy, and morphology and physiology. Field trips provide students with hands-on experience in tree identification. Prerequisite: Life Science 11 or HORT 1500
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3 credits
Students build on skills and concepts learned in NRSC 1220 - Dendrology 1. Students explore a variety of British Columbian, North American, and introduced coniferous tree species. Corequisite: NRSC 1120
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3 credits
Students analyze the evidence for, and impacts of climate change, and develop an understanding of observed changes in climate, the causes of climate change, projected future climate change, and mitigation options for decreasing the impact of climate change.
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3 credits
With a focus on forest soils, students investigate the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil. Students will apply this knowledge to better understand the implication of land management on soil properties. Topics include soil formation, classification, use, and conservation.
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3 credits
Students develop an understanding and appreciation of the complexities and interactions that encompass forest ecosystem structures and functions, and learn how to apply this knowledge to predict forest ecosystem responses to natural and human-induced disturbances. Students assess how forest ecosystem structures and function interact, how they change over time, and how they affect forest management practices. This course provides hands-on practical experience for students. Prerequisite: Admission to the Natural Resource Science Program or permission of the Natural Resource Science program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students develop and practice, through the use of maps and mapping systems, techniques used in basic photogrammetry, photo mapping, and photo-based inventory systems. Topics include tree stand variables measurement, tree volume calculation, form and taper estimation, and timber scaling and grading. Corequisite: STAT 2000 or equivalent or BIOL 3000 or equivalent
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3 credits
Students examine the ecological and silvical characteristics of forest trees of Western Canada, with an emphasis on ecological site assessment and applications of silvics in silviculture. Topics include the identification and interpretive use of indicator plant species in the description of forest ecosystems, soil and site features used in determining site quality, and the diagnostic procedures used in determining site quality. Prerequisite: NRSC 2100
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3 credits
This course introduces students to geodesy and geoinformatics, topics of study commonly referred to collectively as geomatics. Course topics include: common geographic coordinate systems; common map projections; geospatial data models; setting coordinate systems; loading geospatial data; visualization of geospatial data; manipulating feature and coverage values; and basic geoprocessing procedures. Labs will provide hands-on experience with ArcGIS, the leading GIS software in the industry, towards the goal of developing marketable skills geographic information management. Note: This course is identical to GEOG 2750
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3 credits
Students are introduced to vertebrate biology through an examination of the diversity, evolutionary ecology, and life histories of amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. Key topics include the diversity and adaptive significance of vertebrate traits, basic vertebrate anatomy and functional morphology, and taxonomic identification of terrestrial vertebrates. Students engage in hands-on work including species identification and dissection. Prerequisite: BIOL 1210 or BIOL 1213 and BIOL 1215 Note: Students will only receive credit for one of BIOL 4270 or NRSC 3000.
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3 credits
Students are familiarized with and gain confidence using basic techniques and research tools used to study wildlife. The focus of the course is hands-on experience in the field and in the lab, preceded by background material in the lecture. Topics include survey design, radio-telemetry, mark-recapture, computer modeling, and wildlife habitat assessment. Students are required to take part in field work that may take place outside of scheduled class time, including at least one weekend field trip. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 or a similar introductory statistics course such as PSYC 2100, PSYC 2101, STAT 1200, STAT 1201, ECON 2320 or STAT 2000. Recommended pre-requisite: BIOL 3030
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3 credits
Students explore silvicultural concepts as they apply to forest stand and landscape level management, as well as silviculture systems as they relate to economics, wildlife, biodiversity, and sustainability. Topics include principles of forest tree improvement, seed handling, nursery practices and artificial regeneration, and natural regeneration and stand tending practices. Self-directed field experiences provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of silvicultural practices. Recommended Requisites: NRSC 2000/2100/2110/2200. Permission from the Natural Resource Science program coordinator Exclusion: NRSC 3200
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3 credits
Students develop an appreciation for grassland ecology principles, with a focus on BC grassland communities. Key concepts include grassland characteristics and ecosystems, plant physiology, succession, assessment theories and the techniques used to monitor grassland, shrub land, and savanna ecosystems. Students gain grassland plant identification skills. Prerequisite: NRSC 2100
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3 credits
Students develop an understanding of the systematics, anatomy, physiology, life history, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Students gain practical skills in the identification of local freshwater fishes and salmon species Prerequisite: NRSC 2100 or Permission of the Natural Resource Science program coordinator. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of NRSC 3170 or BIOL 3290.
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3 credits
Students explore silvicultural concepts as they apply to forest stand and landscape level management, as well as silviculture systems as they relate to economics, wildlife, biodiversity, and sustainability. Topics include principles of forest tree improvement, seed handling, nursery practices and artificial regeneration, and natural regeneration and stand tending practices. Field trips provide students the opportunity to observe forest nursery operations, forest operations, and woodlot management. Prerequisites: NRSC 2000 and 2100 and 2110 and 2200 or permission of the Natural Resource Science program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students explore silvicultural concepts as they apply to forest stand and landscape level management, as well as silviculture systems as they relate to economics, wildlife, biodiversity, and sustainability. Topics include principles of forest tree improvement, seed handling, nursery practices and artificial regeneration, and natural regeneration and stand tending practices. Self-directed field experiences provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of silvicultural practices Recommended prerequisites: NRSC 2000, NRSC 2100, NRSC 2110, NRSC 2200, permission of the Natural Science program coordinator
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3 credits
Students explore applied range ecology and range management planning. Lecture topics include range history; range inventory and monitoring; animal management; stocking rates; animal distribution; grazing systems; cultivated forages; range improvements and developments; integrated use; legislation; and current grassland issues. Utilizing course material and working in groups to collect field data, students develop an integrated range management plan. Prerequisite: NRSC 3110 or Permission of the Natural Resource Science program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students in the Bachelor of Natural Resource Sciences program gain hands-on experience in the field, on topics pertinent to natural resource management. Under the rotating supervision of different faculty members, students conduct field surveys or visit sites where management activities are underway. The exercises include GIS and vegetation mapping, soil analyses, range management, and fisheries and wildlife work. Field exercises may require data analysis and written reports. Participation and completion of all field trips and subsequent reports are required. This course also serves the purpose of providing field trips for other concurrent 4th year courses in the Bachelor of Natural Resource Science program. Weekend field work is required. Prerequisites: NRSC 2230 and NRSC 4130 and BIOL 3000 or equivalent and 4th year standing in the Bachelor of Natural Resource Science program. Corequisites: NRSC 3210 and NRSC 3220 Recommended: An introductory course in Ecology or Evolution is recommended. Students who have taken BIOL 2250 or its equivalent need to contact the instructor prior to registering in the course. Note: Students will receive credit for only one of NRSC 3250 or BIOL 4270.
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3 credits
This course is grounded in the theoretical and applied aspects of limnology. Students explore the ecology of inland water organisms in relation to the physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect their interactions and production. Prerequisite: NRSC 2100 and STAT 2000 or equivalent, or BIOL 3000 or equivalent or Permission of the Natural Resource Science program coordinator. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of NRSC 3260 or BIOL 4020.
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1 credits
This course is available to 3rd year students who may be contemplating entry into the Honours program or undertaking a Directed Studies research project in their 4th year. The seminar focus is on formulation of a research hypothesis and production of a research proposal in preparation for application to do an Honours or Directed Study research project. Honours students are expected to take this course, although the learning objectives may be completed under the supervision of an individual faculty member. Prerequisite: 3rd year standing in a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Natural Resource Science program
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3 credits
Students develop an understanding of entomological issues associated with natural resources. Topics include the ecological, economic and social roles of insects as well as identification and basic biology of major groups of insects associated with natural resources. Insect behavioural and chemical ecology and the population dynamics of major insect pests, especially in forests, are reviewed. Students will develop an understanding of ecosystem health, the beneficial and economically positive roles of insects, and the precepts of Integrated Pest Management. Pre-requisite: NRSC 2200
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3 credits
Students develop an understanding of entomological issues associated with natural resources. Topics include the ecological, economic and social roles of insects as well as identification and basic biology of major groups of insects associated with natural resources. Insect behavioural and chemical ecology and the population dynamics of major insect pests, especially in forests, are reviewed. Students will develop an understanding of ecosystem health, the beneficial and economically positive roles of insects, and the precepts of Integrated Pest Management. Recommended Requisite: NRSC 2200 Exclusion: NRSC 4020
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3 credits
Students explore the common tree diseases of western and eastern North American forests, with a focus on British Columbian forests. Topics include the biology, ecology, identification, and management of tree diseases. Prerequisite: NRSC 2100 and NRSC 2200
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3 credits
Students explore the common tree diseases of western and eastern North American forests, with a focus on British Columbian forests. Topics include the biology, ecology, identification, and management of tree diseases. Recommended Requisites: NRSC 2100, NRSC 2200 Exclusion : NRSC 4030
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3 credits
Students develop a basic understanding of the history, theory, and scientific principles of wildlife conservation and management. Students explore a range of topics including metapopulations and reserve design, population viability analysis, principles of wildlife genetics, introduced species, fragmentation, wildlife habitat analyses, and the demography and extinction risk of small populations. Pre-requisites: BIOL 3030 and NRSC 3000 or BIOL 4270
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3 credits
Students build upon the theory and principles presented in NRSC 4040: Wildlife Management and Conservation 1, by further examining the application of scientific principles to the conservation of wildlife. Students also focus on the philosophy and human dimensions of wildlife conservation and management, particularly the need to balance multiple values in developing sustainable management planning. The course provides for the analysis and discussion of local and global case studies. Prerequisite: NRSC 4040 and STAT 2000 or equivalent, or BIOL 3000 or equivalent such as ECON 2320, PSYC 2100, PSYC 2101, STAT 1200, STAT 1201 or STAT 2000.
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3 credits
Students develop an understanding of fisheries management. Topics include quantitative stock assessment methodologies, fisheries regulations, habitat restoration, stocking, government policy, and perspectives in global fisheries. Students engage in hands-on fish collection and develop the skills to apply statistical and graphical methods to assess fish populations. Prerequisite: NRSC 3170 Recommended Requisites: NRSC 3260
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3 credits
Students examine the basic principles of wildland hydrology and watershed management. Students use a process-based approach to investigate how vegetation, physiography, climate and land management interact to affect watershed function. Prerequisite: NRSC 2000 or Permission of the Natural Resource Science program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students develop an understanding and awareness of the role fire plays in ecosystems, communities, species, and human society. Students examine key elements of fire, specifically, how it interacts with abiotic and biotic environments, its importance in historical, social, and political contexts, and fire management, as it applies to British Columbia and other regions of Canada. Students receive hands-on experience with fire behaviour modelling, and conduct field activities to assess fuel management and wildland urban interface threat. Prerequisite: NRSC 2100 or Permission of the Natural Resource Science program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students explore and build the skills to analyze the land and resource use policies and laws in British Columbia, particularly as affected by indigenous rights and title. Prerequisite: Minimum 3rd year standing in the Bachelor of Natural Resource Science program
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3 credits
Students explore the principles of conflict and conflict resolution in the context of natural resource management. Topics include a definition of conflict, how conflict arises, and how consensus is achieved by facilitation, interest-based negotiation, and mediation, with emphasis placed on moving beyond simple problem-solving to the actual resolution of underlying conflicts and issues. Students engage in hands-on role-playing exercises that simulate past, current, and emerging conflicts in the natural resource sector. Prerequisite: Minimum 3rd year standing in the Bachelor of Natural Resource Science program or permission of the Natural Resource Science program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students apply the scientific method to answer a natural resource related question using the major concepts of conservation, restoration, and management. This course is completed at the end of a student's studies and develops practical research, writing and presentation skills. The student is expected to professionally collaborate with individual faculty, community and/or industry partners to provide sustainable solutions to the research question. The students will produce both an essay and oral presentation that effectively and accurately conveys information for both professionals and non-professionals. Prerequisite: 4th year standing in the Bachelor of Natural Resource Science program.
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3 credits
Students advance their understanding of the basic principles of conducting research, including initial design of the project, data collection and analysis, and a final presentation of the results. Topics include scientific hypothesis testing, pre-and post-hoc power analysis, statistical design, pseudoreplication, modelling, data coding and entry, logistical constraints to research, and graphical presentation of data. An introduction is provided to advanced statistical methods that students may encounter in a career in research, such as power-analysis, multi-variate statistical analysis, logistic regression, survival analysis, and Bayesian statistics. Students use various software, including modelling, statistical analysis, and graphing packages, and become familiar with scientific peer-review, through a mock 'journal office'. Non-science majors may take the course under special permission from the instructor. Prerequisite: C+ or higher in BIOL 3000 or an equivalent statistical course. A basic competency in statistics and the use of computers is assumed. NRSC 4240 is open to senior undergraduates (3rd or 4th year standing) in the Faculty of Science. Senior undergraduates outside of the Faculty of Science may also be admitted to the course upon direct permission from the instructor. Required Lab: NRSC 4240L
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3 or 6 credits
Students explore the issues, approaches and stakeholders involved with natural resource management in a tropical country. An appreciation of the ecological, social, economic and cultural aspects of natural resource management in the tropics is examined. Prerequisites: Minimum 3rd year standing in the Natural Resource Science program or permission of the Natural Resource Science program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students examine reclamation and restoration techniques of aquatic and terrestrial systems. Using case studies from different disturbance types – mining, oil and gas, forestry, agriculture – students develop techniques to create a complete reclamation/restoration plan. Prerequisite: NRSC 3260 and NRSC 3110 or Permission of the Natural Resource Science program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students are provided with the opportunity to work on a specific project under the supervision of a faculty member in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences. Projects may involve field and/or laboratory research, or may be purely literature based. Normally the subject of the project will fall under the expertise of the faculty member, and will lead to a written paper. Under prior arrangement, a student may conduct research outside of the academic year and later complete the analysis and writing. The course differs from NRSC 4990 in that the scope of the project generally is more modest than an honours thesis; for example, students may work with existing data sets provided they are making a significant contribution to the final product. Prerequisite: Minimum of 3rd year standing or permission of the Bachelor of Natural Resource Science program coordinator.
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2 credits
***Please note: NRSC 4980 is a full year course. Students choosing this course in Fall must also register for the same section for it in Winter and vice-versa.*** Students explore and discuss topics of particular relevance to the field of natural resource science. Honours students are provided with constructive criticism of their thesis research project. The seminars consist of readings, group discussions, and presentations by students and interested faculty. Students register for this course in both the fall and winter semesters of their final academic year. Prerequisite: 4th year standing in the Bachelor of Natural Resource Science Honours program. Corequisite: NRSC 4990
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6 credits
***Please note: NRSC 4990 is a full year course. Students choosing this course in Fall must also register for the same section for it in Winter and vice-versa.*** Students develop scientific skills through the preparation and conduct of an individual research project under the guidance and supervision of a faculty member in the Department of Natural Resource Science, or an approved scientist from outside the department. This course develops practical research, writing and presentation skills. The student is expected to professionally collaborate with individual faculty, community and/or industry partners to provide sustainable solutions to the research question. The students will produce a scientific manuscript, oral defense and poster presentation that effectively and accurately conveys information for both professionals and non-professionals. Students register for this course in both the fall and winter semesters of their final academic year. Prerequisite: 4th year standing in the Bachelor of Natural Resource Science Honours program. Corequisite: NRSC 4980
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3 credits
Participants focus on learning about themselves as individuals and on discovering how the unique person that they are influences their relationships with others. Knowledge of self and others aids in the development of a wide repertoire of interpersonal skills that facilitate personal and professional interactions. The course emphasis is on understanding how personal values and beliefs, experiences, perceptions, gender, culture, and hegemony shape themselves, how they establish relationships, and ways of being. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Year 1 of the BSN program or by special arrangement with instructor Co-Requisites: NURS 1730 and NURS 1740 Recommended Requisite: NURS 1700
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3 credits
This course is an introduction to the profession of nursing. Participants are introduced to the curriculum foundational perspectives and concepts and how these relate to nursing practice. Participants explore nursing history and the evolution of nursing. Participants critically reflect upon role of gender, race, and class in social construction of nursing as a profession. Explore their responsibility for safe and ethical nursing practice. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Year 1 of the BSN program Corequisite: NURS 1170 and BIOL 1592 or BIOL 1593 and NURS 1730 and NURS 1740
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3 credits
This course is an introduction to the meaning of health including personal health, family health, community health, and societal health. Participants examine significant theoretical and conceptual frameworks of health including health promotion, primary health care, prevention, and determinants of health. By reflecting on personal experiences, participants have the opportunity to identify personal resources and/or challenges that impact health as well as recognize the diversity of beliefs, values, and perceptions of health held by others. Opportunities to learn basic health assessment skills are included in this course. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Year 1 or the BSN program Corequisite: NURS 1170 and BIOL 1592 or BIOL 1593 and NURS 1700 and NURS 1740
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3 credits
This course is an opportunity for participants to integrate their learning from other Semester One courses with their beginning understanding of nursing practice. Participants are engaged with healthy families in the community and with nurses in practice to explore the breadth of nursing practice. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Year 1 of the Bachelor of Science Nursing program. Corequisite: BIOL 1592 or BIOL 1593 and NURS 1170 and NURS 1700 and NURS 1730
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the discipline of nursing and explore the historical development of nursing knowledge and theory as well as contemporary understandings of nursing as a discipline and the body of knowledge that defines it. Students begin to develop an inquiry-based approach to learning and nursing practice. The relationships between practice, theory, and research will be explored. Prerequisite: NURS 1170 and NURS 1700 and NURS 1730 and NURS 1740 and BIOL 1592 or BIOL 1593 and BIOL 1594 or BIOL 1595 Corequisite: BIOL 1692 or BIOL 1693 and BIOL 1694 or BIOL 1695 and NURS 1830 and NURS 1840
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3 credits
Building on Health and Health Promotion 1, this course focuses on individual, family, and community health assessment. Participants will have opportunities to explore and critique various theoretical and conceptual frameworks in relation to health assessment including early childhood development, family development, healthy aging and community development. The concept of assessment within the context of decision making is explored. Opportunities to learn basic health assessment skills are included in this course. Prerequisite: BIOL 1592 (or BIOL 1593), NURS 1170, NURS 1700 NURS 1730 and NURS 1740 Corequisite: BIOL 1692 (or BIOL 1693), NURS 1800, NURS 1840
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4 credits
This nursing practice experience provides opportunities to develop caring relationships with groups, families, and individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on health assessment and coming to know how clients understand and promote their health, and the role of the nurse in collaborating with the client in this process. Participants work with groups, families and individuals in the home and community, in agencies, and in care facilities to incorporate concepts and learning from all the courses in this semester into their nursing practice. Prerequisite: BIOL 1592 or BIOL 1593 and NURS 1170 and NURS 1700 and NURS 1730 and NURS 1740 Corequisite: BIOL 1692 or BIOL 1693 and NURS 1800 and NURS 1830
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3 credits
Students will focus on the nurse's role as teacher. Relational practice will be explored with diverse clients across a range of settings and contexts. Students examine a variety of teaching /learning theories, perspectives, and strategies that underlie meaningful interactions with individuals, families, and groups. Students will develop communication skills and knowledge for collaborative practice and group process. Prerequisite: NURS 1800 and NURS 1830 and NURS 1840 and BIOL 1692 or BIOL 1693 Corequisite: HLSC 2660 and NURS 2300 and NURS 2740 and NURS 2750
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3 credits
Students will build on their learning from Knowledge and Critical Inquiry 1 increase their understanding of nursing scholarship and enhance their abilities to comprehend, critique, and utilize nursing and health related research. Students will critically reflect on various scholarly works and research methodologies. Students will critically examine their practice in relation to nursing research and pose research questions for evidence-informed practice. Prerequisites: NURS 1800 and NURS 1830 and NURS 1840 and BIOL 1692 or BIOL 1693 Co-Requisites: NURS 2170 and HLSC 2660 and NURS 2740 and NURS 2750
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4 credits
This nursing practice experience provides opportunities for students to develop caring relationships with individuals and families for the purpose of health promotion, understanding their health and healing processes when experiencing more complex health challenges, both episodic and chronic. Students will have opportunities to practice nursing approaches that accompany this understanding. Students will work with families and individuals in the home and community, in agencies, and in care facilities to incorporate concepts and learning from all the courses in this semester into their nursing practice. The community and society are considered as contextual influences on the promotion of health for the individual and the family. Prerequisite: HLSC 2660 and NURS 2830 and NURS 2840 and HLTH 2300
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4 credits
In this nursing practice experience students will develop caring relationships with individuals and families for the purpose of health promotion, understanding their health and healing processes when experiencing more complex health challenges, both episodic and chronic. Students will have opportunities to practice nursing approaches that accompany this understanding. Students will work with families and individuals in the home and community, in agencies, and in care facilities to incorporate concepts and learning from all the courses in this semester into their nursing practice. The community and society are considered as contextual influences on the promotion of health for the individual and the family. Prerequisite: Completion of Year 1 and BIOL 1692 or BIOL 1693 Corequisite: HLSC 2660 and NURS 2170 and NURS 2300 and NURS 2750
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3 credits
Students will examine the theoretical underpinnings of nursing practice with clients within the context of community. Students will explore community health nursing, advancing their understanding of health promotion, primary health care, prevention, and determinants of health. Prerequisites: NURS 1800 and NURS 1830 and NURS 1840 and BIOL 1692 Co-requisites: NURS 2300 and NURS 2740 and HLSC 2660 and NURS 2170
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3 credits
Students will expand their understanding of knowledge that nurses use in practice. The focus is on the client's experience of health, including people living with chronic and episodic health challenges. Students will incorporate multiple sources of knowledge, including pathophysiology into their nursing practice. Prerequisite: NURS 2170 and NURS 2300 and NURS 2750 and NURS 2740 and HLSC 2660 Corequisite: NURS 2840 and HLTH 2300
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4 credits
This nursing practice experience will continue to provide opportunities for students to develop caring relationships with individuals and families for the purpose of health promotion, understanding their health and healing processes when experiencing more complex health challenges, both episodic and chronic. Students will have opportunities to practice nursing approaches that accompany this understanding. Students will work with families and individuals in the home and community, in agencies, and in care facilities to incorporate concepts and learning from all the courses in this semester into their nursing practice. The community and society are considered as contextual influences on the promotion of health for the individual and the family. Prerequisite: HLSC 2660 and NURS 2170 and NURS 2300 and NURS 2740 and NURS 2750 Corequisite: HLTH 2300
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3 credits
Participants apply the theory learned in HLTH 2911, under the supervision of an instructor preceptor. This course, along with HLTH 2911, enables students to meet the licensing requirements of the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC). Participants are introduced to perinatal nursing and develop their practice of perinatal competencies expected of entry-level nurses. Meaningful practice-based learning experiences, guided practice, and opportunities for self-reflection are provided. The majority of clinical experience in perinatal nursing takes place in a hospital where students develop competencies in antepartal assessment and care, nursing care during labour and delivery, and postpartal care of women and stable newborns. Students are also placed in an outpatient setting to develop skills in assessing and providing nursing care and support for pregnant women and their families in the antepartal period. Prerequisites: HLTH 2911 or equivalent course completed within the last two years. A letter of Assessment from the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia or another provincial Registered Nurse association indicating eligibility for registration in British Columbia or Canada upon completion of a qualifying course in perinatal practice, or permission of the School of Nursing Associate Dean. Note: NURS 2921 must be taken in a Canadian clinical setting.
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3 credits
Students apply the theory learned in HLTH 2931 to a clinical setting. This clinical course, along with the theory course, enables students to meet the licensing requirements of the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC). The essential features of this practice experience are professionalism, skills and competency development, scope of practice for psychiatric and mental health nursing, professional communication skills, and therapeutic use of self. Participants are assigned to work with a Nurse Preceptor on an acute care psychiatric inpatient unit, and under the supervision of a Nurse Educator (Open Learning Faculty Member). The main emphasis in this course is developing clinical competencies in the following areas: therapeutic relationship, admitting and discharging clients, teaching clients, administering medications, group therapies, and common mental health interventions. Prerequisites: HLTH 2931 or equivalent course completed within the last 2 years. A letter of Assessment from the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia or another provincial Registered Nurse association indicating eligibility for registration in British Columbia or Canada upon completion of a qualifying course in psychiatric/mental health practice, or permission of the School of Nursing Associate Dean or delegate. Note: This course must be taken in a Canadian clinical setting.
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3 credits
In this course, students focus on enhancing relational practice and communicating in complex situations. Students will explore the use of informatics in nursing and health care. Prerequisite: HLSC 2660 and PHIL 2310 and NURS 2830 and NURS 2840 and HLTH 2300 Corequisite: NURS 3730 and NURS 3740
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4 credits
This experience is designed to provide opportunities for participants to integrate their learning from previous semesters. Students advance their understanding of Indigenous culture and health and advance their clinical decision-making skills through experiential learning within an Indigenous community. Concepts that provide the framework of the course advance students' understandings of historical, socioeconomic and political inequities associated with difference, and learning experiences assist students in developing competencies that meet the health needs of Indigenous Peoples. Participants travel to a selected Indigenous community to practice nursing in a variety of settings, including caring for individuals or families, and community or public health. Prerequisite: NURS 3500 and NURS 3510 Note: Students will only receive credit for one of: NURS 3360, NURS 3380 or NURS 3390.
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4 credits
This Consolidated Practice Experience is designed to provide opportunities for students to integrate, consolidate, and expand concepts from previous learning. Students will have opportunities to consolidate learning from the first, second, and third years of the program in a variety of settings and with any of age or type of client. Prerequisite: NURS 3830 and NURS 3500 and NURS 3510
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4 credits
This experience is designed to provide opportunities for participants to integrate their learning from previous semesters and to advance their clinical practice in an international nursing context. Participants travel to a selected international site to practice nursing in a variety of settings which may include acute care, community and primary care settings. Prerequisite: NURS 3500 and NURS 3510 Note: Students will only receive credit for one of NURS 3390 or NURS 3380.
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3 credits
The student will focus on the role of the nurse in the promotion of community and societal health as client. The political role of the nurse is explored as the emphasis is placed upon working with communities from a social justice and equity perspective. Strategies for community health promotion are explored. Prerequisite: NURS 3170 and NURS 3730 and NURS 3740 Co-requisite: NURS 3830 and NURS 3510
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4 credits
Students have opportunities to develop caring relationships with families, groups, and communities within a societal and global context with emphasis on health promotion and community empowerment. Students have opportunities to work with a community (geographical, self-identified, population based, institutionally based, etc.). Prerequisite: NURS 3170 and NURS 3730 and NURS 3740 Corequisite: NURS 3500 and NURS 3830
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3 credits
This course is designed to focus on the theoretical principles underpinning day-to-day technical skills required for safe nursing practice common to diverse practice settings. Participants are required to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of various nursing skills. Prerequisites: Admission to the Return to Registered Nurse-Practice Program, or current registration in the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia, or permission of School of Nursing Associate Dean or appropriate designate. Recommended: Participants in the Return to Registered Nurse Practice Certificate program are strongly advised to complete this course just prior to registering for NURS 3651 and after completing HLTH 3611, 3621 and 3631. Note: This course is only available for registration to students residing in Canada.
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This laboratory experience is designed for students to develop and demonstrate the day-to-day technical skills required for safe nursing practice introduced in NURS 3641. Participants are required to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of various nursing skills and to demonstrate their ability to perform skills safely. Attendance at a face-to-face laboratory workshop to demonstrate safe nursing practice in a simulated environment is required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Return to Registered Nurse-Practice Program, or permission of School of Nursing Associate Dean or appropriate designate. Recommended: Participants in the Return to Registered Nurse-Practice Program are recommended to complete this course just prior to registering for NURS 3651. HLTH 3611, HLTH 3621, HLTH 3631, NURS 3641 are recommended. ***This course is only available for registration to students residing in Canada***
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5 credits
This course analyzes the participant's previous Registered Nurse work experience, returning them to a position of practice suitable to their level of education and/or experience. This practice course focuses on redeveloping the participant's confidence and competence. In addition, it serves to help establish their ability to resume the responsibilities of a Registered Nurse within a familiar yet evolving, client (individuals, families, groups, or communities) context. The course is designed to support the participant's capacity to practice nursing according to the Health Professions Act. This is facilitated by offering health care that promotes, maintains, or restores health and prevents, treats, or palliates illness or injury through the application of nursing knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning and implementation of nursing interventions and in health service coordination. Prerequisites: Admission to the Return to Registered Nursing Practice program, or current registration in the College of Registered Nurses of BC or if a Return to Registered Nurse Practice student, within two years of commencing NURS 3651, or waived by permission of School of Nursing Associate Dean or designate. HLTH 3621 (If a Return to Registered Nurse Practice student, within two years of commencing NURS 3651, or waived by permission of School of Nursing Associate Dean or designate.) HLTH 3631 (If a Return to Registered Nurse Practice student, within two years of commencing NURS 3651, or waived by permission of School of Nursing Associate Dean or designate.) NURS 3641 (If a Return to Registered Nurse Practice student, within two years of commencing NURS 3651, or waived by permission of School of Nursing Associate Dean or designate.) Current Criminal Record Check (within one year of registering in NURS 3651), current CPR- Level C Certificate, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System training, up-to-date Immunization Record, HSPnet Consent Form, Health Status Self Declaration.
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3 credits
This course is designed to facilitate nurses' knowledge preparatory to returning to Registered Nurse practice in an area in which they do not have previous or sufficient experience and require theoretical updating. Note: This is a shell course which allows returning RNs to transfer credit from speciality courses acquired at other institutions. Prerequisites: Admission to the Return to Registered Nurse Practice program, HLTH 3611, HLTH 3621, HLTH 3631, permission of the School of Nursing Associate Dean or appropriate designate. Note: This is a shell course which allows returning registered nurses (RNs) to transfer credit from specialty courses acquired at other institutions.
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3 credits
In this course, students continue to expand their understanding of knowledge that nurses use in practice. The focus is on the client's experience of health including people living with chronic and episodic health challenges. This course provides opportunity to incorporate multiple sources of knowledge including pathophysiology into their nursing practice. Prerequisite: NURS 2830 and HLSC 2660 and NURS 2840 and HLTH 2300 Corequisite: NURS 3170 and NURS 3740
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4 credits
This nursing practice experience continues to provide opportunities for students to develop caring relationships with individuals and families experiencing complex health challenges while coming to understand their health and healing processes. Students will have opportunities to practice nursing approaches that accompany this understanding. Students work with families and individuals in the home and community, in agencies, and in care facilities to incorporate concepts and learning from all the courses in this semester into their nursing practice. Prerequisite: Completion of Year 2 of BSN program Corequisite: NURS 3170 and NURS 3730
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3 credits
Students in this course continue to develop an understanding of global health. Emphasis is on broadening student's knowledge of global nursing practice including emerging health issues and trends. Equity and access to health and health care are examined through a global lens. Prerequisites: BSN students - successful completion of Semester 5. Students in other disciplines - permission of the instructor Co-requisites: NURS 3510 and NURS 3500
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3 credits
This course focuses on health development with a special emphasis on understanding cultural, social, economic, and political environments and their impact on health in a foreign country. Participants integrate global health and community development perspectives in an international nursing context. During a pre-departure week, the course participants attend several lectures that provide information about the country where the field school is located, theory on health development work and related project information. Participants travel to the chosen country and engage in health development projects for a two week period, drawing on principles of community development. Prerequisite: NURS 3500 and NURS 3510 and NURS 3810 and special request for students in the Post Diploma BScN program or permission of the instructor.
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10 credits
This nursing practice experience provides opportunities for students to consolidate their learning and prepare for assuming the role of BSN graduate. Students also explore and critique changes and issues in the health care system, and the workplace, that affect nurses. Students develop their nursing competencies and enhance their nursing knowledge so that they may practice in a variety of settings at a novice level. Students may choose to focus their practice within a specific area, for example, a particular setting of practice, a certain client population, or a specific health challenge. Prerequisite: NURS 4300 and NURS 4380 and NURS 4740 and HLSC 4650
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3 credits
Students explore how nurses lead, influence, create, and manage change for the promotion of health. The role of the nurse as leader within the current and evolving Canadian health care system is explored. Students analyse issues facing nurses with an intent towards influencing change. Prerequisite: NURS 3380 Corequisite: NURS 4740 and HLSC 4650 and NURS 4380
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4 credits
This nursing practice experience continues to provide opportunities for students to develop caring relationships with individuals and families experiencing complex health challenges while coming to understand their health and healing processes. Students will have opportunities to practice nursing approaches that accompany this understanding. Students work with families and individuals in the home and community, in agencies, and in care facilities to incorporate concepts and learning from all the courses in this semester into their nursing practice. Prerequisite: NURS 3380 Corequisite: NURS 4300 and NURS 4740 and HLSC 4650
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3 credits
This course encompasses theoretical constructs that undergird community health nursing. It is intended to be a companion course for both Professional Practice 5 and Nursing Practice 7. Students integrate learning from previous semesters and knowledge of complex aspects of community health nursing is advanced. Prerequisite: NURS 3380 or NURS 3390 or RN diploma Corequisite: NURS 4380
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3 credits
Students build on their nursing knowledge and understanding of health and health promotion in relation to complex episodic and chronic health challenges. This advanced course will focus on the nurses' role in client-centered care in increasingly complex contexts. Students examine current and emerging issues that affect nursing practice. Prerequisite: NURS 3380 Co-Requisites: NURS 4300 and HLSC 4650 and NURS 4380
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3 credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore the philosophical (epistemological, ontological and moral) foundations of knowledge for nursing practice. Students will critically analyze the development, organization, and application of nursing knowledge in contemporary practice settings, authenticating the relevance of nursing knowledge to nursing practice as well as within interdisciplinary collaborative healthcare environments. Course emphases are: philosophy of science, knowledge generation, social justice, and critical thinking. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Studies
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3 credits
In this course students examine the social, economic, political, and ethico-legal issues that influence the professional and intra-professional roles of nurse practitioners as advanced practice nurses in BC, Canada, and globally. Areas of focus will include: implications for the implementation and sustainability of “value-added" advanced practice nurse practitioner roles in healthcare; implications for intra-professional practice, including collaboration, consultation, and partnerships; responsibility and accountability for professional practice, including professional regulation, continuing competence and the legal and legislative underpinnings of nurse practitioner practice; and the basis of ethico-legal decision-making in practice. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the role of leadership in supporting and furthering professional advanced nurse practitioner practice and healthcare. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and HLTH 6000
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3 credits
This course offers an integrated approach to developing the foundational knowledge of advanced pathophysiology required to support clinical reasoning in advanced health assessment of health conditions commonly encountered in primary care practice with clients across the lifespan. Knowledge of advanced pathophysiology is the basis for developing an applied understanding of the principles of advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and disease management which guide nurse practitioner in clinical decision-making to treat common health conditions. This course will review anatomy and physiology, as well as in-depth pathophysiology of common acute/chronic health conditions to support both advanced clinical decision-making and disease management. Emphasis is on clinical decision-making in practice with clients of all ages in the context of primary care practice.
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3 credits
This course offers an integrated approach to developing the foundational knowledge of advanced pharmacology required to support clinical reasoning in advanced health assessment, and the pharmacotherapeutic management of health conditions commonly encountered in primary care practice with clients of various ages and stages in life. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics guide nurse practitioner prescribers in clinical decision-making regarding the selection, prescription and monitoring of drugs used to treat common health conditions. This course involves in-depth study of the mechanisms of drug interactions, therapeutic and adverse effects, drug interactions, and client education. Emphasis is on clinical decision-making in practice with clients in the context of primary care practice. Prerequisite: NURS 5320 and Admission to the Master of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner program or by permission of the Dean or Program Coordinator
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3 credits
This course prepares students to integrate clinical reasoning with knowledge and skills required to conduct advanced health assessments with clients from infancy through advanced age and e life transitions common to all life stages. Students apply theoretical knowledge from health assessment and the pathophysiological basis of disease, and evidence-informed assessment skills to conduct both focused and comprehensive health assessments within the context of relational nurse practitioner practice; and apply critical analysis to synthesize complex client data derived from history taking and physical examination. Students begin to develop proficiency with using the diagnostic reasoning process to support sound clinical judgements. This course provides the foundation in clinical reasoning and advanced health assessment that students will continue to build upon in Nurse Practitioner in Primary Healthcare I and II, and consolidate in the Consolidated Nurse Practitioner Internship. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and NURS 5320 and NURS 5330 and HLTH 6000.
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5 credits
This course focuses on theoretical and evidence-informed knowledge and skills related to health promotion, illness prevention, and therapeutic management of episodic and chronic health conditions common to primary care practice across the lifespan. The provision of primary care health services will be enacted through the lens of primary health care, an ethic of social justice, and intercultural understanding, with an emphasis on the integration of primary care knowledge and skills with the "value-added" attributes of nurse practitioner practice. This course includes a preceptor-guided clinical practice component of 225 hours that will afford students the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in the areas of adult ages 18-59 years, adult 60 to end of life. Mental health will be integrated for all ages identified previously. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and NURS 5310 and NURS 5320 and NURS 5330 and NURS 5350 and HLTH 6000 and HLTH 6300.
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4 credits
This course focuses on theoretical and evidence-informed knowledge and skills related to health promotion, illness prevention, and therapeutic management of episodic and chronic health conditions common to primary care practice across the lifespan. The provision of primary care health services will be enacted through the lens of primary health care, an ethic of social justice, and intercultural understanding, with an emphasis on the integration of primary care knowledge and skills with the "value-added" attributes of nurse practitioner practice. This course includes a preceptor-guided clinical practice component of 225 hours that will afford students the opportunity to extend and build on skills obtained in NURS 5450, while introducing the opportunity to focus on women's health and pediatrics. Mental health will be integrated for all ages identified previously. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and HLTH 6000 and HLTH 6300 and NURS 5310 and NURS 5320 and NURS 5330 and NURS 5350 and NURS 5450.
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3 credits
In this course students focus on a specific health topic relevant to their professional-academic goal. The course serves to build the critical knowledge and skills foundational to a graduate thesis or project. The graduate student is expected to clearly identify the topic for their knowledge advancement, method(s) of inquiry, intended course outcomes, course timelines, and evaluation criteria that is reviewed and negotiated with a qualified faculty member. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and HLTH 6000.
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3 credits
In this course students focus on a topic specific to nursing education relevant to their professional-academic goal. The course serves to build the critical knowledge and skills foundational to a graduate thesis or project. The graduate student is expected to clearly identify the topic for their knowledge advancement, method(s) of inquiry, intended course outcomes, course timelines, and evaluation criteria that is reviewed and negotiated with a qualified faculty member. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and HLTH 6000.
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3 credits
This course affords NP students the opportunity to develop in-depth evidence-informed understanding and expertise in a specific area of specialized health across the lifespan. Possible topic areas may focus on particular population (such as mental health, Indigenous health, adult health, elder care) and/or complex health needs (such as autoimmune disease, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, traumatic brain injury, autism, inherited genetic disorders, gluten sensitivity, inflammatory bowel disease). The graduate nurse practitioner student is expected to clearly identify the topic for their knowledge advancement, method(s) of inquiry, intended course outcomes, course timelines, and evaluation criteria that is reviewed and negotiated with a qualified faculty member. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and HLTH 6000 and HLTH 6300 and NURS 5310 and NURS 5320 and NURS 5330 and NURS 5350.
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3 credits
This course affords NP students the opportunity to further develop in-depth evidence-informed understanding and expertise in a specific area of specialized health across the lifespan plus develop and use fundamental knowledge exchange and dissemination strategies. The directed study provides students with an opportunity to build on previous knowledge about their topic of interest defined and explored in NURS 6410, adapt the evidence to local contexts, identify emerging issues, and describe how the evidence can be used to shape NP decisions. Building on NURS 6410, they will specify intended course outcomes, course timelines, and evaluation criteria that is reviewed and negotiated with a qualified faculty member. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and HLTH 6000 and HLTH 6300 and NURS 5310 and NURS 5320 and NURS 5330 and NURS 5350 and NURS 5450 and NURS 6410.
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7 credits
The NP Internship provides opportunities for students to consolidate and to build on knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program in a final intensive clinical experience. Students will complete a consolidated preceptor-guided clinical experience of 320-hours in a primary care setting with the opportunity synthesize the learning from previous courses and clinical experiences through therapeutic management of clients across the lifespan. They will apply their integrated knowledge and skills in the critical analysis of health assessment data, and the diagnosis, therapeutic management, and evaluation of clients with acute and chronic conditions and healthcare needs commonly seen in primary healthcare practice. Students will demonstrate leadership attributes, modeling social responsibility, ethical behavior, and intercultural understanding, as well as critical problem-solving in the application of research to enhance evidence-informed practice. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and NURS 5310 and NURS 5320 NURS 5330 and NURS 5350 and NURS 5450 and NURS 5460 and HLTH 6000 and HLTH 6300 or by permission of the Dean or Program Coordinator.
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6 credits
***Please note: NURS 6500 is a full year course. Students choosing this course in Fall must also register for the same section for it in Winter and vice-versa.*** The Advanced Nursing Internship is a nursing elective that offers students the opportunity to undertake a clinical or field placement in a practice context that meets individual interests and learning needs. Students gain hands-on experience and skills through applying theoretical knowledge from core and elective courses at an advanced level of nursing. Students are supported by the guidance and supervision of an on-site mentor as well as TRU faculty and seminars. Practice settings may include direct clinical practice, a health policy development setting, a research unit, an educational setting, or other setting as determined by individual focus area. Requisites: Recommended NURS 5100, HLTH 5200, HLTH 5300 and HLTH 6000
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6 credits
Students will have an opportunity to engage in focused study in a specific area of advanced nursing practice, policy, education, or research leading to an original major project in consultation with the faculty supervisor and placement or work setting where the project will be completed. The project identified will be determined by an identified needs or gap analysis in the literature or health care system and will have to meet educational and learning objective for the MN program. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and HLTH 6000 and NURS 6100 or NURS 6200 and HLTH 6300. Recommended - 12 credits of electives.
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6 credits
Students in the Major Paper Option in the MN program will be required to prepare and make public a comprehensive paper that demonstrates their ability identify an emerging nursing issue, prepare a substantive and integrative review of literature, recommend and substantiate best practices, and engage in one of diverse forms of professional dissemination. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and HLTH 6000 and NURS 6100 or 6200 and HLTH 6300. Recommended - 12 credits of electives.
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12 credits
Students in the Master's Thesis Option in the MN degree program will prepare and defend a thesis in accordance with the policies established by the Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies Office. A thesis is completed under the direction of a faculty member and a Thesis Supervisory Committee and evaluated by a Thesis Defence/Examining committee. Prerequisite: NURS 5100 and HLTH 5200 and HLTH 5300 and HLTH 6000 and NURS 6100 or NURS 6200 and HLTH 6300 and 6 credits of electives and successful completion of undergraduate introductory statistics course
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