2013-2014 Calendar Proof NURS Nursing Nursing courses in the BN, BN ASP, BN/RN programs are not open to students unless they are enrolled in one of these programs. Exceptions to this are NURS 1232, NURS 1324, and NURS 3052. * Courses may be taken by students in either the BN or BN/RN program. Note: See beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding. NURS 1011 Nursing as a Profession 3 ch (3C) Introduction to the foundations of nursing as a profession, including its heritage and practices. Examines UNB nursing curriculum and philosophy. NURS 1032 Professional Relationships 3 ch (3C) An introduction to the theoretical foundation of professional relationships in nursing with a focus on self-awareness, communication, caring and beginning counseling skills. Prerequisite: Pre- or corequisite NURS 1011. NURS 1121 Introduction to Nursing and Wellness 3 ch (3C) Introduction to foundations of nursing as a profession including nursing roles, values, and practices. Explores concepts of wellness, health, and illness within the context of primary health care and the discipline of nursing. NURS 1135 Enhancing Well-Being in Situations of Chronicity 4 ch (4C) Explores the experiences of people living with chronic physical and mental/psychiatric conditions and the impact on their capacity to achieve well-being. Examines nursing therapeutics to support and enhance well-being. Pre- or co-requisite NURS 1121. NURS 1136 Practicum: Wellness and Chronicity 4 ch (4L) Complements and supplements NURS 1135 and NURS 1142. Application of wellness concepts as they relate to clients living with chronic physical and mental/psychiatric conditions. Involves health assessment and application of relevant nursing therapeutics and roles in institutional and community settings. Pre- or Co-requisite NURS 1121 and NURS 1135. NURS 1142 ASP Health Assessment 4 ch (3C 1L) Designed to establish the foundation required for health assessment. Expands the concept of health, health promotion and health lifestyle choices as they apply to health assessment. Includes health, health assessment techniques and interpretive skills. The lab component focuses on the practical application of health assessment. Pre- or Co-requisite NURS 1136. 1|Page 2013-2014 Calendar Proof NURS 1225 Nursing and Wellness 3 ch (3C) Explores the concepts of wellness, health and illness within the framework of Primary Health Care. Pre-requisite NURS 1011 and NURS 1032. NURS 1232* Cultural Encounters in Nursing 3 ch (3C) This course prepares students to work at home and abroad with clients from diverse cultures. Emphasis is on developing cultural sensitivity, beginning competence, and insight into cultural beliefs, assumptions, and values and their influence on practice. Pre-requisite to any exchange experience in the Faculty of Nursing. Course Prerequisite: permission of instructor. NURS 1235 Clinical Practicum: Nursing and Wellness Pre- or Co-requisite: NURS 1225. NURS 1324 Aboriginal Health Issues 3 ch (3L) 3ch The course focuses on developing students’ understanding of the historical and socio-cultural context of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, including present health status, health services, and health policies. The course will examine the role of nursing in addressing health issues faced by Aboriginal peoples in Canada and will engage the students in the process of becoming culturally competent/safe nurses. This course is open to students registered in the Bachelor of Nursing program and is required for students who have been admitted through a designated seat or are registered in the Mi’kmaq Maliseet Institute (MMI) and are applying for the Bachelor of Nursing Program at UNB. NURS 2041 Health Assessment 4 ch (3C 1L) Addresses physical and psychosocial assessment throughout the lifespan. Includes lab experiences. Pre or Co-requisite: NURS 2135. NURS 2063 Concentrated Clinical Practice I An integrative practice experience. Pre-requisites include NURS 2155 and NURS 2187. 3 ch (3L) NURS 2132 Pharmacotherapeutics 3 ch (3C) Includes theory and principles of pharmacology as they apply to nursing. Provides requisite knowledge to administer medications, provide patient education, and assess potential for adverse events related to drug and lifestyle issues. Theory will include basic legal and safety issues related to drug administration by nurse. Pre-requisite NURS1235, BIOL 1782 or equivalent. NURS 2133 ASP Pharmacotherapeutics 3 ch (3C) Includes theory and principles of pharmacology as they apply to nursing. Provides requisite knowledge to administer medications, provide patient education, and assess potential for adverse 2|Page 2013-2014 Calendar Proof events related to drug and lifestyle issues. Theory includes basic legal and safety issues related to drug administration by the nurse. Incorporates increased student support for application of the related concepts. Pre-requisites: NURS 1136 or permission of the instructor for BMLS students. NURS 2135 Chronic Health Challenges 3 ch (3C) Focuses on the impact/influences of long term health challenges on clients. Examines rehabilitative and supporting nursing practice. Prerequisite NURS 1235. NURS 2145 Mental Health Challenges 3 ch (3C) Explores the experiences of persons living with psychiatric illness and examines related nursing therapeutics. Prerequisite NURS 1235 NURS 2155 Clinical Practicum I Pre-or Co-requisites: NURS 2135, NURS 2145, or NURS 2177. 4 ch (4L) NURS 2171 Young Families: Enhancing their Health 2 ch (2C) Explores the factors influencing the ability of young families to achieve health as they define it. Covers the processes involved in establishing and maintaining health of young families particularly as they undergo transitions such as childbearing. Prerequisite NURS 1136. Co-requisite NURS 2172. NURS 2172 ASP Concentrated Clinical Practice 7 ch (7L) Using a health promotion framework, explores family processes. In partnership with clients, develops and implements strategies to support health behaviors of young families and clients living with chronic mental health/psychiatric conditions. Pre-requisite NURS 1136, and Pre-or Corequisite NURS 2171. NURS 2177 Young Families' Health 3 ch (3C) Focuses on promoting the health of childbearing families. Encompasses the childbearing experience. Prerequisite NURS 2135. Co-requisite NURS 2187. NURS 2187 Clinical Practicum II Pre- or Co-requisite NURS 2135, NURS 2145, or NURS 2177. NURS 3031 3 ch (3L) Helping Relationships 3 ch (2C 1L/T) Explores the helping relationship within the context of nursing practice. Students will develop more advanced counseling skills. The use of labs and/or tutorials may vary with the teaching sites. Corequisite: NURS 3073 or with permission of instructor. NURS 3052* The Canadian Health Care System 3 ch (3C) Explores the structure of the Canadian health care system. Examines current service delivery issues as they influence nursing and the health of Canadians. 3|Page 2013-2014 Calendar Proof NURS 3065 Community and Population Health Nursing 4 ch (4C) Focuses on the role of the nurse in the community and public health nursing, using the population health framework. Addresses principles of community assessment and development, program planning, and other strategies that are supported through a population health perspective, with particular emphasis on populations, and social, political and economic determinants of health. Pre‐requisite: Nurs 2063, Co‐requisite: Nurs 3066. NURS 3066 Clinical Practicum: Community and Population Health Nursing Prerequisite: NURS 2063. Co-requisite: NURS 3065. 4 ch (4L) NURS 3072 Acute Health Challenges 3 ch (3C) Examines the client's experience of acute health challenges, with the focus on nursing therapeutics. Prerequisite: NURS 3065 and NURS 3066. Co-requisite NURS 3073. NURS 3073 Clinical Practicum: Acute Health Challenges Complements and supplements NURS 3072. Pre- or Co-requisite NURS 3072. 5 ch (5L) NURS 3082 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 3 ch (3C) [W] Explores the theoretical foundations of nursing practice and research, including clinical analysis of theories and concepts related to nursing. Prerequisite: Completion of first year or permission of the instructor. NURS 3092 Nursing Research 3 ch (3C) Critically examines the purpose, processes, and utilization of nursing research. Explores the interaction between theory and evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: STAT 2263 or equivalent, completion of first year, or permission of the instructor. NURS 3103 Concentrated Clinical Practice II An integrative practice experience. Pre-requisites NURS 3072 and NURS 3073. 4|Page 4 ch (4L) 2013-2014 Calendar Proof 5|Page 2013-2014 Calendar Proof NURS 4111 Families with Multiple Challenges 3 ch (3C) Explores the impact of complex health challenges on the family. Examines the implications for nursing practice. Pre-requisite: NURS 3103. Co-requisite NURS 4121 and NURS 4123. NURS 4121 Nursing in Complex Situations 3 ch (3C) Explores the client's experience of complex health challenges. Examines related nursing therapeutics with an emphasis on clinical judgment and decision making. Prerequisite: NURS 3103. Co-requisite NURS 4111 and NURS 4123. NURS 4123 Clinical Practicum: Nursing Families in Complex Situations 5 ch (5L) This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to care for families who have at least one member experiencing an acute or chronic illness. Students will be expected to care for families in multiple settings, including their home and hospital. Students will integrate and apply the theory examined in NURS 4111 and 4121 in this practice setting. Pre or Co-requisite NURS 4111 and NURS 4121. NURS 4152 Nursing Practice Elective 6 ch (6L) A preceptored clinical experience in the area of the student's choice. Prerequisite: All preceding required credits for the BN program. NURS 4165 Integrated Nursing Care 2 ch (2C) Further explores the experiences of a population living with complex health challenges from a population health perspective. Focuses on nursing therapeutics with further development of independent clinical judgment and decision making appropriate to primary health care. Prerequisite: NURS 4123. Co-requisite: NURS 4175 NURS 4175 Clinical Practicum: Integrated Nursing Care Pre-requisite: NURS 4123. Co-requisite: NURS 4165. 3 ch (3L) NURS 4185 Trends and Leadership in Nursing 3 ch (3C) Explores trends in the Nursing Profession. Examines organizational theory and leadership roles of nurses. Explores the foundations of professional development and practice. Prerequisite: NURS 3103 NURS 4234* Independent Study 3 ch (3C/L) An independent study program under the guidance of a faculty member is pursued on the basis of 6|Page 2013-2014 Calendar Proof student interest in any area of nursing. Faculty approval required. NURS 4242 Nursing Theory for Exchange Students 3 ch (3C) The content of the course will be determined by the needs of the visiting student. Nursing students who come on exchange have special needs for theory. This course will provide an avenue for these needs to be covered within a single course. NURS 4252 Clinical Nursing Experience for Exchange Students 3 ch (3L) The content of this course will be determined by the needs of the visiting student. However, it will be developed around a clinical experience in the hospital or community. Nursing students who come on exchange have special needs for clinical experiences. This course will provide an avenue for these needs to be covered with a single course. 7|Page 2013-2014 Calendar Proof 8|Page