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Indigenous Health, Wellness, and the Creation of Culturally Safe Health Care

You will examine various dimensions of Indigenous health, wellness, and health care through the lens of an anti-oppression framework. You will explore cultural diversity and inclusion, along with reconciliation, decolonization, and cultural safety practices in nursing. You will also envision and create an action plan using the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) Calls to Action and weave your plan into your professional nursing practice. 

Health Assessment and Praxis 3

You will apply knowledge and skills associated with curative and restorative care and perform focused health assessments. Your experiential learning will include organizing care for adult patients with acute health challenges in the context of medical and surgical environments. You will plan patient-centred care, prepare patient teaching, and apply concepts of patient safety and critical thinking supported by your use of evidence informed practice.

Culture and Diversity in Canadian Society

You will explore the cultural diversity in Canada and the challenges they present. You will discuss the impacts of oppression, multiculturalism, immigration, social inequities, and social justice at both personal and professional levels. You will discuss the historical and contemporary challenges of Indigenous peoples. You will also examine tools to foster social change and diversity competencies. 

Integrated Clinical Practice 1

You will apply your knowledge and skills related to holistic nursing care of patients. Your experiential learning will focus on rehabilitative and supportive care for patients experiencing a variety of health challenges. With faculty guidance, you will demonstrate critical thinking skills, principles of health teaching, and perform complete and focused health assessments. You will demonstrate professional behaviour and practice collaborative relationships with patients and the interprofessional team to deliver safe, competent, and ethical patient care. 

Pharmacology 2

You will study the basic concepts of pharmacology and related nursing responsibilities in the context of patient safety. Your studies will focus on medication classifications and their physiological effects on the human body. You will describe natural health products and traditional Indigenous medications. You will demonstrate evidence-informed care and knowledge of medication actions, therapeutic effects, side/adverse effects, nursing implications, and patient teaching. 

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

You will describe mental health concepts, legal and ethical considerations, and social stigmas related to mental health disorders. You will examine specific mental health disorders along with health promotion strategies and resources. You will examine substance use and the physiological and psychological risks related to substance misuse. You will describe the processes of withdrawal and detoxification and examine the principles and application of the harm reduction model. You will describe the challenges for patients with concurrent disorders.

Pharmacology 1

You will demonstrate competency in the calculation of medication dosages. You will explain the nursing responsibilities, safety principles, and legal implications concerning the safe administration of medications. In a simulated setting, you will learn how to prepare and safely administer medications via the enteral , percutaneous, and parenteral (subcutaneous and intramuscular) routes. Proficiency in this course underpins safe nursing practice. 

Professional Practice and Communication 2

You will examine the roles of legislation and professional organizations in practical nursing. You will demonstrate accountability for ethical practice and examine the role of the practical nurse in advocacy. You will examine factors that affect collaborative practice and analyze the principles and practice related to conflict resolution. You will examine the leadership role of the practical nurse and examine trends in nursing practice. 

Health Assessment and Praxis 2

You will practice assessments and skills associated with rehabilitative and supportive care. Your experiential learning will provide you with the opportunity to apply your nursing knowledge to the assessment and care of adults with chronic health challenges in a longterm care setting. You will demonstrate the concepts of patient safety, critical thinking, and evidence informed practice in the delivery of patient care and teaching. 

Health Assessment and Praxis 1

You will demonstrate, at an introductory level, the assessments and skills associated with the care of adult and geriatric patients. You will apply the nursing process, practice documentation, and apply principles of patient teaching. Your experiential learning will provide opportunities to practice your skills and abilities for patients in long term care environments.

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