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Year 1 Course Descriptions

Academic Term 1

BIOL 152 - Anatomy & Physiology 1: Nursing

Course Description

This course is the first of two courses that introduce human anatomy and physiology, with applications appropriate to nursing practice. Content includes cytology, basic biochemistry, anatomy, and function of half of the organ systems. The remaining organ systems are covered in BIOL 153. Laboratory exercises combine histology, models, and organ dissection.

Topics

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Integumentary System
Nervous System
Musculoskeletal System
Endocrine System
Reproductive System

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate proper use and understanding of anatomical and physiological terminology related to half of the organ systems
Use concepts related to basic anatomy, physiology, and histology to explain the maintenance of health and prevention of disease
Use knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology to differentiate normal from abnormal
Use knowledge of anatomy and physiology as a basis for further study of pathophysiology
Relate knowledge of gross anatomy and physiological processes gained through laboratory activities to assessment of health

ENGL 151 - Academic Writing Strategies

Course Description

This course provides core critical thinking, reading, research, and writing skills transferable to academic disciplines. Students practice various forms of academic writing, including summary, critical analysis, and written research. Analysis of textual rhetoric, discourse, and style, along with academic essay-writing, develops self-awareness of methods of inquiry, critique, and reflection.

Topics

Critical Reading
Analysis vs. Summary
Purpose & Audience
Research Sources & Questions
Thinking Critically
Building Paragraphs
Rhetorical Appeals & Thesis Statements
Library Workshop
Essay Anatomy
Reading Academic Essays

Learning Outcomes

Form critical responses to ideas
Write in an academic style common to multiple disciplines
Read and analyze complex texts from various academic disciplines
Demonstrate information literacy skills
Develop self-awareness as an academic writer and contributor

NURS 110 - The Profession of Nursing

Course Description

Learners will be introduced to the profession of nursing and review historical, political, and socioeconomic forces that have shaped nursing as a profession. Learners conceptualize registered nursing as a knowledge-based, scholarly practice, informed by a code of ethics. Learners will examine professional standards and accountability, and national and professional nursing organizations. Learners will examine client-centered service; and related health education, quality and safety, and interprofessional aspects of evidence-informed professional practice.

Topics

Client-Centered Provision of Service
- Teaching & Learning in Nursing Practice
- Quality & Safety in Nursing
Knowledge-Based Practice
- Searching, Findings, & Retrieving Information
- Introduction to Academic Writing & APA Format
- Decision-Making in Nursing Practice
- Nursing Knowledge
Professional Practice
- Nursing as a Profession
- Philosophical Underpinnings of the BSN Partnership
- Historical Perspectives
- The Gendered Nature of Nursing
Professional Responsibility & Accountability
- Professional Associations, Colleges, & Unions
- Overview of Professional Standards
Ethical Practice
- Ethical Decision-Making
- CNA Code of Ethics
Leadership in Nursing Practice
- Leadership Theories
- Leadership Roles for Students & Nurses

Learning Outcomes

Describe the contribution of registered nursing as a professional practice to human health
Demonstrate an understanding of professional nurses as members of an interprofessional health care team
Discuss philosophical curriculum perspectives as they relate to the nursing program
Discuss various historical and current influences on the nursing profession
Discuss the socioeconomic, political, and gendered influences on the nursing profession
Describe the importance of a scholarly approach to registered nursing practice
Articulate understanding of the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) Professional Standards
Articulate the intersection of personal values with those espoused in the Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) Code of Ethics
Articulate a preliminary personal vision of professional nursing
Describe the nursing process for clinical decision-making
Articulate the origins of the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA) and its importance to nursing
Describe the use of nursing informatics and other information and communication technologies (ICTs) used in health care
Begin to apply information literacy skills relevant to nursing

NURS 132 - Nurses Promoting Health

Course Description

Learners will be introduced to health promotion. They will explore how health is conceptualized and examine their own personal beliefs relating to health. They will evaluate the health of diverse Canadians using a variety of health information sources in order to understand the individual and macro level conditions that impact health. Learners will critically evaluate the Canadian health care system, its effect on health status, and factors that contribute to health inequity, including gender and exigencies that impact Indigenous health. Learners will be introduced to the concept of primary health care. Learners explore the contributions of professional nursing to the health of individuals, families, and communities.

Topics

Investigating the Spectrum of Health & Well-Being
Statistical Literacy & Analyzing the Health of Canadians
Health Literacy
The Evolution of Health Promotion
Exploring the Social Determinants of Health
Population Health & Healthy Public Policy
Health Inequality & Health Inequity
Investigating the Canadian Health Care System
Understanding Primary Health Care
Professional Nursing & Health Promotion

Learning Outcomes

Describe the role and responsibilities of registered nurses to ensure individual, family, and community centered care through individual practice
Describe the theory and history of health, health promotion, and primary health care
Compare and contrast perspectives of health that informed key health promotion documents
Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of epidemiology
Use the tools of epidemiology to analyze the health status of Canadians
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of health literacy
Describe the social determinants as the context for health and well-being
Identify factors contributing to health inequity in Canada and globally
Identify the key principles of primary health care
Begin to explore the impact professional nurses have on the health status of Canadians
Recognize the relationship between colonization, the social determinants of health, and health inequities for Indigenous peoples

NURS 142 - Nursing Skills & Assessment

Course Description

Learners are introduced to evidence-informed health assessment across the lifespan. Through experiential learning, simulation, and demonstration of skills, participants will gain knowledge, skills, and abilities foundational to nursing practice. Content includes physical, mental, spiritual, nutritional, and social assessment skills, and technologies and nursing interventions for the promotion of health and healing. Learners will develop effective communication and documentation skills for an interprofessional team. Key course concepts and principles inform nursing decision-making.

Topics

Health Record & Documentation
Infection Prevention & Control
- Chain of Infection & Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
Body Mechanics & Principles of Safe Patient Handling
- Body Alignment & Positioning
- Transfers & Ambulation
- Mechanical Lifts
Personal Care
- Bed Making
- Bathing
- Elimination
- Oral Care
Assisting with Oral Nutrition
Vital Signs
Functional Assessment
Newborn Bath

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate competency and safety in performing foundational psychomotor skills across the lifespan
Demonstrate infection prevention and control in simulated nursing practice settings
Conduct a general survey and priority assessment in diverse contexts
Demonstrate a proficiency with vital signs assessment
Demonstrate proficiency in nutritional assessment
Demonstrate prioritization skills when performing assessments and nursing skills
Demonstrate safe patient handling when performing relevant assessments and nursing skills
Demonstrate personal care with respect, dignity, and professionalism
Document assessment findings using appropriate terminology and format, integrating nursing informatics

NURS 160 - Relational Practice

Course Description

Learners will develop self-awareness, critical reflection, and therapeutic communication skills. Values, beliefs, and attitudes are examined and integrated to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive health care. Learners develop skills to prevent compassion fatigue. Learners develop effective therapeutic communication for patient-centered care, attending to the lived experience of the patient. Using a health promoting approach, learners are introduced to the processes related to initiating, maintaining, and ending nurse-patient therapeutic relationships. Loss and grief theory is applied to aspects of nursing, as preparation for practice placement.

Topics

Critical Reflection, Feedbackk, & the Reflective Process
Perceiving Self: Self-Concept
Perceiving Self: Self-Esteem & Self-Efficacy
Perceiving Self & Others: Self-Awareness, Perception, & Mindfulness
Caring for Self in the Context of Caring for Others
Loss, Grief, & Bereavement
The Nurse-Patient Therapeutic Relationship
Effective Communication Techniques in the Therapeutic Relationship
Building Therapeutic Relationships with the Older Adult
Cultivating Compassionate Care in the Therapeutic Relationship
Overcoming Communication Challenges in the Therapeutic Relationship
Understanding Cultural & Spiritual Beliefs & Values

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate self-awareness, critical reflection, and critical thinking in preparation for nursing practice in an interprofessional setting
Apply skills of self-awareness and perception checking to develop cultural awareness and sensitivity
Recognize historic communication patterns, such as oral tradition, that are unique to Indigenous peoples, in order to enable respectful communication
Describe the concepts of caring and caring relationships in nursing practice
Describe theoretical perspectives and concepts related to therapeutic communication
Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills with clients and families of older persons
Relate effective communication to maintaining client dignity
Demonstrate self-efficacy in caring, therapeutic relationships
Discuss how multiple personal and contextual factors shape effective communication
Integrate and apply theory of loss and grief in caring professional relationships
Describe the role of effective communication in creating a safe environment and influencing the quality of care in contemporary health care settings
Describe the importance of communication, collaboration, and relationships for registered nurses practicing within an interprofessional team

NURS 180 - Nursing Practice 1

Course Description

The purpose of this course is application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions gained in nursing and service courses. Experiences of the registered nurses' role are provided. Learners will engage in health prevention and promotion activities for individuals across the lifespan. Learners will engage with other professionals and service providers in health, human service, or educational organizations.

Learning Outcomes

Describe the various roles, responsibilities, and scope of practice of the registered nurse with other professionals in diverse contexts
Demonstrate professionalism when representing themselves as a nursing student
Enact principles of quality and safety practice to protect themselves and the public from harm
Promote health and safety for self and the workplace and apply concepts of 'fitness to practice'
Design and implement plans for promoting health and well-being for individuals across the lifespan
Use evidence and nursing knowledge to inform health promotion activities
Participate in environmentally responsible nursing practice
Engage in professional nurse-client relationships and collaboration with individuals and families
Engage in self-appraisal, as an essential aspect of professionalism, in nursing practice settings
Apply cultural awareness and sensitivity in practice settings
Apply the principle of self-determination when relating with Indigenous people in the health care setting

Academic Term 2

BIOL 153 - Anatomy & Physiology 2: Nursing

Course Description

This course is a continuation of BIOL 152. It examines anatomy and physiology of organ systems not studied in BIOL 152. Physiological principles and application to nursing practice are stressed.

Topics

Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Lymphatic System
Immunology
Digestive System
Metabolism
Urinary System
Fluid Acid-Base Balance

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate proper use and understanding of anatomical and physiological terminology related to organ systems not previously covered in BIOL 152
Use concepts related to basic anatomy, physiology, and histology in order to explain the maintenance of health and prevention of disease
Use knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology to differentiate normal from abnormal when doing physical assessments of clients
Use knowledge of anatomy and physiology as a basis for further study of pathophysiology
Relate knowledge of gross anatomy and physiological processes gained through laboratory activities to assessment of health
Explain the function integration of all body systems in the maintenance of homeostasis and health

IST 120 - Introduction to Indigenous Peoples

Course Description

TELTIN TTE WILNEW, a SENCOTEN phrase meaning Understanding Indigenous People. This unique, award-winning course is intended for students unfamiliar with Indigenous world-views. Participants will learn from Indigenous people about Indigenous worldviews and colonization through video, audio interviews, radio shows, and scholarly articles. The purpose of this course is to dispel stereotypes and myths, to enable learners to understand the experience of Indigenous peoples in a Canadian context, and to equip them with the knowledge and skills to begin to interact respectfully with Indigenous peoples in community and in the workplace. Discussions are conducted in circle format.

Topics

Territorial Acknowledgement & Self-Location
Storytelling, Oral Traditions, & Creation Stories
Wholistic Worldviews & Indigenous Ways of Knowing
Newcomers & Treaties
The Indian Act (1876-present day)
Residential School System
Impacts of Colonization
Truth-Telling: Myths vs. Realities
Truth & Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Decolonization, (Re)-Indigenization, & Revitalization
Allyship
A Path Forward

Learning Outcomes

Describe colonization and the impact of this process on Indigenous Peoples of BC and Canada and on your experience with Indigenous peoples
Evaluate and articulate the ways in which your values and beliefs align or conflict with Indigenous ways of seeing, being, doing, and relating
Identify and describe similarities and differences between, and across, Indigenous worldviews and settler worldviews
Identify and build on practices/ways that foster mutually respectful relationships in community and the workplace

NURS 111 - Discipline of Nursing

Course Description

Learners explore the historical development of nursing knowledge and theory. Learners explore contemporary understandings of the discipline of nursing, including the body of knowledge that defines it. Learners explore relationships amongst inquiry, empirical research, a scholarly approach to nursing practice, and evidence-informed health care. Learners develop skills in accessing, reviewing, and appraising evidence which informs nursing practice.

Topics

Information & Knowledge Management in Nursing
Thinking Like a Nurse
Locating Existing Information (Scholarship of Discovery)
Knowledge Translation (Scholarship of Integration)
Research Ethics
Introduction to Informatics, Communication, & Technology
Generating New Disciplinary Knowledge (Scholarship of Discovery)
Knowledge Dissemination & Implementation

Learning Outcomes

Differentiate between the profession and discipline of nursing
Define and describe the metaparadigm of nursing in order to provide person-centered care
Explain the historical and contemporary role of scholarship and inquiry for the discipline of nursing
Recognize key principles of Indigenous ways of knowing, in order to build a foundational approach of caring for Indigenous peoples
Compare and contrast the discipline of nursing to that of other health disciplines
Access, review, and appraise literature for evidence-informed practice at a beginning level
Describe the historical development of nursing theory

NURS 133 - Health Across the Lifespan

Course Description

Learners explore promoting the health and well-being of individuals and families across the lifespan. The key focus is on health promotion, teaching and learning, and human growth and development; and how these foci inform the registered nurse's role in contemporary health care. Learners will integrate and apply various theoretical and conceptual frameworks in relation to developmental stages throughout the lifespan. Learners integrate the social determinants of health into strategies to promote health across the lifespan. Learners will expand knowledge of learning theory as it applies to individuals, families, and groups.

Topics

Theories of Growth & Development
Families
Perinatal Nursing
The Infant
The Toddler
The Preschool Child
The School-Age Child
Adolescence
Young Adulthood
Adulthood: Middle-Aged
Older Adulthood

Learning Outcomes

Describe health and well-being across the lifespan
Relate developmental theory to health and well-being across the lifespan
Identify developmental milestones from birth to death, to inform nursing assessment and interventions
Examine the relationships between family and health and well-being
Describe normal pregnancy, childbirth, and family transitions
Describe best practice in infant feeding
Integrate learning theory with knowledge of each developmental stage
Demonstrate culturally sensitive strategies for health promotion
Demonstrate a family assessment to identify strengths, capacities, and diversity of families
Illustrate the importance of strength-based approaches to Indigenous family assessment
Support, communicate with, and educate clients of all ages and their families through losses or death
Integrate the Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies into developing understandings of health care and nursing practice

NURS 143 - Holistic Assessment & Skills

Course Description

Learners continue to learn evidence-informed health assessment across the lifespan, with a focus on professional, holistic nursing practice. Through experiential learning, simulation, and demonstration of skills, participants will continue to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities foundational to nursing practice. Learners expand understanding of physical, mental, spiritual, and social assessment skills, technologies, and nursing interventions for the promotion of health and healing. Skills include medication administration, oxygen administration, and newborn assessment. Learners will develop effective communication and documentation of assessment and nursing interventions for an interprofessional team is expanded. Learners will apply course concepts, principles, and nursing decision-making while performing psychomotor skills.

Topics

Introduction to Holistic Nursing Assessment & Skills
- Documentation
- Primary & General Survey
Complete Health History & Assessment
- Focused Problem Assessment
- Pain Assessment
Systems Assessment
- The Integumentary System
- The Musculoskeletal System
- Eye, Ear, Nose, & Throat
- Regional Lymphatic System
- Neurological System
- Mental Health System & Withdrawal Risk
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Peripheral Vascular & Lymphatic System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Genitourinary System
Nutritional Screening & Assessment
Newborn Assessment
Medication Administration
- Principles of Safe Medication Administration
- Application of Heat & Cold
- Oral (Pills & Capsules) & Transdermal (Creams & Ointments)
- Ophthalmic, Ear, & Nasal Medications
- Liquid Formulations
- Administering to a Client with Dysphagia
- Hazardous Medications
- Sublingual & Buccal
- Administration of Controlled Drugs, including Narcotics
- Inhaled Medications & Oxygen Therapy
- Transdermal Patch
- Rectal & Vaginal

Learning Outcomes

Describe and perform all components of holistic health assessments across the lifespan
Describe and perform all components of a newborn's assessment
Demonstrate skills in taking a health history, with cultural sensitivity
Demonstrate competency and safety in performing select nursing interventions
Demonstrate safe, evidence-informed medication administration through a variety of routes
Demonstrate safe oxygen administration, including related assessments and evaluation
Document general survey, assessments, and psychomotor skills using appropriate terminology and format

NURS 181 - Nursing Practice 2

Course Description

Learners will develop professional caring relationships with stable clients in diverse settings. Learners will integrate their knowledge of health promotion and holistic health assessment for the delivery of safe, compassionate, evidence-informed health care. Learners will integrate foundational nursing skills in the practice setting.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate professionalism and self-awareness in nursing practice
Demonstrate collaborative, responsive, and responsible communication skills
Establish and maintain caring, health promoting relationships in the nursing practice setting
Apply safety principles, infection control measures, and appropriate protective devices when providing nursing care to prevent injury to residents, self, and health care team
Promote a safe environment for residents, self, health care workers, and the public that addresses the unique needs of residents within the context of care
Research and apply evidence-informed practices to care
Conduct assessments from a health promotion perspective using appropriate tools and techniques, and skills of observation, interview, history taking, inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion
Document client/resident assessments and care in a professional and accurate method using available technologies
Recognize the role of registered nurses in achieving health outcomes across settings
Provide personal care and hygiene while promoting the individual's dignity
Assist in safe ambulation of older persons and people with physical disabilities
Demonstrate respect and preserve individual's rights, including confidentiality
Apply the principle of self-determination when relating with Indigenous people in the residential care setting
Identify, report, and take action on actual and potential safety risks to residents, self, or others
Conduct health promotion education in specific education-focused settings

CPE 1

NURS 190 - Consolidated Practice Experience 1

Course Description

Learners will integrate, consolidate, and generate knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the nursing practice setting. Nursing practice opportunities will be focused on stable clients in diverse settings. Learners will apply principles of quality and safety, and an ethical, holistic nursing practice based on a disciplinary knowledge-base. Learners will be introduced to health informatics in the clinical setting.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the role of the registered nurse and the roles of others in the interprofessional team
Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and self-awareness across practice settings and contexts
Demonstrate accountability and accept responsibility for conduct as a student nurse
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and respect in all professional interactions
Integrate, consolidate, and expand on learning from semesters one and two
Apply knowledge base from nursing and relevant disciplines in the health care setting
Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity to promote culturally safe health care
Apply the principle of self-determination when caring for Indigenous people in the health care setting
Identify, report, and take action on unsafe practice and actual and potential workplace safety risks to clients or staff
Establish and maintain a caring environment and therapeutic professional relationship for the promotion of health and well-being
Recognize situations of an ethical nature and draw on the CNA Code of Ethics in decision-making
Demonstrate environmentally responsible practice
Implement assessment skills, tools, and technologies to inform planning and decision-making in the nursing practice setting
Articulate the importance of standardized nursing data to reflect nursing practice, to advance nursing knowledge, and to contribute to the value and understanding of nursing
Critically evaluate data and evidence from a variety of sources to inform the delivery of nursing care
Perform safe medication administration for a variety of routes
Develop and implement learning plans to meet identified learning needs for clients and groups
Provide compassionate care to clients and families, respecting dignity and individual preferences
Solicit and integrate input of individuals, families, and other professionals from the health care team to inform resident care
Demonstrate respectful and effective communication with others to improve collaboration, relationships, and quality of care within an interprofessional setting
Report and document client care in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner
Display initiative, a beginning confidence, and self-awareness in collaborative interactions within the health care team
Recognize the role of registered nurses in achieving health outcomes in nursing practice settings

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