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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.
NURS1011 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.
NURS1032 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 co-requisite NURS 1011 .
NURS1121 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.
NURS1135 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 .
NURS1136 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 .
NURS1142 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.
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Pre- or Co-requisite: NURS 1136 .
NURS1225 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 .
NURS1232* 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. Prerequisite to any exchange experience in the Faculty of Nursing.
Course Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
NURS1235 Clinical Practicum: Nursing and Wellness 3 ch (3L)
Pre- or Co-requisite: NURS 1225 .
NURS1324 Aboriginal Health Issues
3 ch
The course focuses on developing students' understanding of the historical and sociocultural 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.
NURS2041 Health Assessment 4 ch (3C 1L)
Addresses physical and psychosocial assessment throughout the lifespan. Includes lab
experiences.
Pre or Co-requisite: NURS 2135 .
NURS2063 Concentrated ClinicalPractice I
An integrative practice experience.
3 ch (3L)
Pre-requisites include NURS 2155 and NURS 2187 .
NURS2132 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 the nurse.
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Pre-requisite: NURS 1235 , BIOL 1782 or equivalent.
NURS2133 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 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.
NURS2135 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 .
NURS2145 Mental Health Challenges 3 ch (3C)
Explores the experiences of persons living with psychiatric illness and examines related
nursing therapeutics.
Prerequisite: NURS 1235 .
NURS2155 Clinical Practicum I 4 ch (4L)
Pre-or Co-requisites: NURS 2135 , NURS 2145 , or NURS 2177 .
NURS2171 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 .
NURS2172 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 behaviours of young
families and clients living with chronic mental health/psychiatric conditions.
Pre-requisite: NURS 1136 , and Pre-or Co-requisite NURS 2171 .
NURS2177 Young Families' Health
3 ch (3C)
Focuses on promoting the health of childbearing families. Encompasses the childbearing
experience.
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Prerequisite NURS 2135 .
Co-requisite NURS 2187 .
NURS2187 Clinical Practicum II 3 ch (3L)
Pre- or Co-requisite NURS 2135 , NURS 2145 , or NURS 2177 .
NURS3031 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.
Co-requisite: NURS 3073 or with permission of instructor.
NURS3052* 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.
NURS3065 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.
Prerequisite: Nurs 2063 .
Co-requisite: Nurs 3066 .
NURS3066 Clinical Practicum: Community and Population Health Nursing 4 ch
(4L)
Prerequisite: NURS 2063 . Co-requisite: NURS 3065 .
NURS3072 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 .
NURS3073 Clinical Practicum: Acute Health Challenges
Complements and supplements NURS 3072 .
Pre- or Co-requisite NURS 3072 .
5 ch (5L)
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NURS3082 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.
NURS3092 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.
NURS3103 Concentrated Clinical Practice II
An integrative practice experience.
4 ch (4L)
Pre-requisites NURS 3072 and NURS 3073 .
NURS4111 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 .
NURS4121 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 .
NURS4123 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 .
NURS4152 Nursing Practice Elective
6 ch (6L)
A preceptored clinical experience in the area of the student's choice.
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Prerequisite: All preceding required credits for the BN program.
NURS4165 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
NURS4175 Clinical Practicum: Integrated Nursing Care 3 ch (3L)
Pre-requisite: NURS 4123 . Co-requisite: NURS 4165 .
NURS4185 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
NURS4234* Independent Study 3 ch (3C/L)
An independent study program under the guidance of a faculty member is pursued on the
basis of student interest in any area of nursing. Faculty approval required.
NURS4242 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.
NURS4252 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.