You will examine the role of the practical nurse in the context of patient care in the community with a focus on vulnerable populations. You will examine the Health Promotion Model and apply the determinants of health. You will examine the role of the Community Health Nurse in communicable disease prevention and disaster preparedness. You will apply critical thinking and inquiry in the context of community health nursing.
You will perform assessment and skills with increasing proficiency for adult patients requiring curative and restorative medical and surgical care. You will examine medical emergencies and plan care with increased interdependence in collaboration with the health care team. You will perform intravenous insertion and the administration of intravenous medications. Your experiential learning will provide you with the opportunity to apply your nursing knowledge and skills to caring for adult patients with acute health challenges in the medical and surgical environments.
You will examine the concepts of holistic nursing care related to acute variations in health for the adult patient. You will interpret laboratory and diagnostic findings in the context of acute health challenges. You will interdependently use the nursing process to deliver competent care; applying concepts of safety, critical thinking, and evidence informed practice. You will compare specific surgical treatments and apply concepts related to preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative nursing care.
You will examine foundational assessments in the context of maternal, newborn and pediatric patient populations. You will identify growth and development milestones from newborn to adolescence with a focus on family-centered care. You will demonstrate critical thinking and inquiry to examine common medical, surgical, nutritional, and mental health issues common in childhood and adolescence. You will apply previously learned concepts of health promotion, health teaching and safety in a variety of contexts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.