You will examine the complex nursing care of patients with multi-system challenges and medical emergencies. You will plan ethical and competent holistic nursing care related to acute variations in health. You will apply concepts of safety critical thinking, and evidence informed practice in the delivery of patient care.
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.