Teaching Assistantship Position – NUR370Y1 - Pathophysiology &
Pharmacotherapeutics: Nursing Assessment & Intervention
Posting Date: May 23, 2014
Application Closing Date: June 24, 2014
Position: Teaching Assistant
Duration: January 5, 2015 to June 19, 2015
Class Days/Hours: Monday’s 10:00am-12:00pm, Tuesday’s 1:00pm-3:00pm
Total Hours: 100
Hourly rate: $42.05
Program and Term: Undergraduate Winter 2015
Class Size: 170
Course Description:
The focus of this course is the study of the pathogenesis of common disease processes and their impact
on health outcomes. Alternations in normal body functions leading to disease and the response by the
individual to the disease process will be presented within a framework of pathophysiologic concepts. A
systematic way of examining disease process, physiological changes including signs and symptoms,
nursing implications and interventions, and pharmaco-therapeutic interventions will be studied.
Through an examination of these common conditions in both lecture and seminar sessions, students will
gain an understanding of the knowledge base required to provide nursing care to individuals and
families in health care settings. Implications of diagnostic testing, the safe implementation of
procedures and clinically important pharmacologic agents will be discussed as they apply to the nursing
process. In seminars, learners will apply lecture and reading content on pathophysiology, disease
process, symptom management and pharmaco-therapeutics to work through clinical scenarios, thus
enhancing their knowledgeable application of the scientific basis of nursing care. Concepts of health
promotion and disease prevention will be introduced. This framework is essential for understanding
nursing implications across all clinical settings.
It is not the intention to comprehensively address most diseases and conditions typically encountered in
adult and paediatric care settings but to highlight common illnesses in order to provide students with a
framework from which to organize knowledge application within any specialty area.
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Teaching Assistantship Position – NUR370Y1 - Pathophysiology &
Pharmacotherapeutics: Nursing Assessment & Intervention
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Meetings with supervisor
Course orientation, marking meetings and as per supervisor request
Preparation of reading text and journal articles relevant to course content and assignments
Marking, grading and providing feedback for assignments and papers (complete all grading for all
student work that is completed during the term of the appointment, up to and including final
exams)
Monitor and respond to Blackboard postings and email enquiries from students
Meeting and provide support with students during TA & requested hours
Preparing and invigilating exam; assist with tabulation of grades
Attending lecture and learning settings as negotiated with supervisor
Class preparation including room and AV booking
Preferred requirements for course TA Positions include:
Completed Courses: Not Applicable
Experience and skills: Previous teaching experience and familiarity with Blackboard 9.0 are assets
Other Requirements: Current U of T graduate students in good standing; Interest in teaching and
working with novice nursing students; Clinical expertise and experience relevant to the specific course
and clinical focus.
How to Apply: Online at this link:
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