PNUR 103 Practical Nursing Anatomy and Physiology
2 Credits

This course is an introduction to the human body and concentrates on the structure and function of the body systems. It also discusses various health promotion strategies that contribute to optimal function of these systems. Common medical terminology is discussed in context with the different body systems.

Prerequisites
Anatomy and Physiology 12 or equivalent within the last 5 years with a grade of 60% or better.

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PNUR 215 Professional Practice 3
2 Credits

This course integrates the concepts from the previous professional practice course and introduces learners to practice in the community. The role of the Practical Nurse as leader is emphasized in interactions with clients and their families, and other health care providers.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level A coursework with a minimum grade of B- and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience A.

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PNUR 217 Professional Practice 4
1 Credit

This course prepares learners for the role of the Practical Nurse in caring for clients with acute presentation of illness. Legislation influencing Practical Nursing practice, specific professional practice issues and ethical practice pertinent to Practical Nursing practice in acute care environments are explored. Practice issues that occur across the lifespan are considered. Collaborative practice with other health care team members and, specifically, the working partnership with RNs in the acute care setting are examined.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level 3 coursework with a minimum grade of B- and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience 3.

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PNUR 225 Professional Communication 3
2 Credits

This course focuses on specific professional communication skills used with clients and care providers across the lifespan requiring care in the community.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level A coursework with a minimum grade of B- and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience A.

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PNUR 227 Professional Communication 4
1 Credit

The focus of this course is the advancement of professional communication within the acute care setting caring for clients across the lifespan. The practice of collaboration with health care team members and clients is further developed.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level 3 coursework with a minimum grade of B- and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience 3.

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PNUR 235 Variations in Health 3
2 Credits

This course focuses on the continuum of care and the development of knowledge related to health challenges managed in the community setting. Pathophysiology and nursing care of clients requiring home health care, rehabilitation and supportive services in the community are explored. AS well, cultural diversity in healing approaches are explored as along with the incorporation of evidence-informed research and practice.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level A coursework with a minimum grade of B- and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience A.

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PNUR 237 Variations in Health 4
1.5 Credits

This course focuses on pathophysiology as it relates to acute disease and illness of clients across the lifespan, specifically the care of the client experiencing acute illness including nursing interventions and treatment options. Implications of the acute exacerbation of chronic illness are addressed. Cultural diversity in healing practices are explored as well as evidenced-informed research and practice.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level 3 coursework with a minimum grade of B- and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience 3.

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PNUR 244 Health Promotion 3
1 Credit

This course focuses on health promotion as it relates to the continuum of care across the lifespan. Health promotion in the context of mental illness, physical and developmental disabilities and maternal/child health is highlighted. Normal growth and development from conception to middle adulthood is addressed.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level A coursework with A minimum grade of B- and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience A.

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PNUR 245 Integrated Nursing Practice 3
4 Credits

This course builds on the theory and practice from Level A. Through a variety of approaches (e.g., simulation), learners will continue to develop knowledge and practice of comprehensive nursing assessment, planning for, and interventions with clients experiencing multiple health challenges in a variety of settings. The focus of this level is mental health, maternity and pediatrics.

Prerequisites
take PNUR-225 PNUR-235 PNUR-244 PNUR-215

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PNUR 246 Health Promotion 4
1 Credit

This course focuses on health promotion in the context of caring for clients experiencing an acute exacerbation of chronic illness or an acute episode of illness. It examines health-promoting strategies during hospitalization to improve or help maintain clients' health status after discharge occurs. Also explored is how to prepare clients for discharge from care through teaching and learning of health-promoting strategies.

Prerequisites
Must have successful completion of Level A coursework with A minimum grade of B- and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience A.

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PNUR 247 Integrated Nursing Practice 4
6 Credits

This course emphasizes the development of nursing skills aimed at promoting health and healing with individuals experiencing acute health challenges across the lifespan. A variety of approaches (e.g., simulation) will help learners build on theory and practice from Levels A and 3 to integrate new knowledge and skills relevant to the acute care setting.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level 3 coursework with A minimum grade of B- and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience 3.

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PNUR 275 Consolidated Practice Experience 3
2 Credits

This practice experience will introduce learners to community care settings and an opportunity to apply and adapt knowledge gained in Levels A and 3 within a continuum of care for clients across the lifespan. Learners may gain experience through simulation and in a variety of settings with a focus on concepts outlined in Integrated Nursing Practice 3.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level A coursework with a minimum grade of B- and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience A.

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PNUR 277 Consolidated Practice Experience 4
6 Credits

This practice experience provides learners with the opportunity to integrate theory from all courses into the role of the Practical Nurse in the acute care setting and other practice areas as appropriate. Learners will focus on clients with exacerbations of chronic illness and/or acute illness across the lifespan and will consolidate knowledge and skills such as post-operative care, surgical wound management, intravenous therapy, focused assessment and clinical decision making in acute care settings.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level B coursework with a minimum grade of B- and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience B.

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PNUR 287 Transition to Preceptorship
1 Credit

This course will prepare the learner for the final practice experience. Simulation experiences and self-directed learning will provide the learner with increased competence and confidence in their final practice experience.

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PNUR 297 Preceptorship
6 Credits

This final practice experience provides an opportunity for learners to demonstrate integration and consolidation of knowledge, skills, and abilities within the realities of the workplace, and become practice ready. Note: This experience may occur through a variety of practice experience models, including the preceptorship model, under the immediate supervision of a single, fully qualified and experienced LPN or RN or RPN and/or within the context of a collaborative learning environment as a participating team member.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level A, 3 and 4 coursework and successful completion of Consolidated Practice Experience A, 3, 4 and Transition to Preceptorship.

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