Practical Nursing
Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12
Apply to: Biggar
Prerequisites:
Grade 12 with a 65% overall average Eng 30A, Eng 30B, Math 30, Science 30 and Social Studies 30
Description:
Practical Nursing is a/an diploma program. It provides knowledge and skill development in providing professional nursing care independently or as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team. Graduates are eligible to write the national licensure examination for registration as Licensed Practical Nurses in Saskatchewan
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APHY 162Health Services - APHY 162Practical NursingAnatomy and Physiology 1Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 65% in the following 5 subjects: English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, any 30 level Mathematics, one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, and one of Social Studies 30, History 30 or Native S Description:You will study the human body, how it is constructed and how it functions to maintain homeostasis. You will focus on the interaction between the structures of the body cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. The course content includes levels of organization of the human body, cells, tissues, integument and the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 161Health Services - NURS 161Practical NursingNursing Arts 1Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: NURS 163 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 171 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 172 Minimum Grade: 60 and APHY 162 Minimum Grade: 60 and SOCI 160 Minimum Grade: 60 Description:You will study the development of basic nursing competencies that support health promotion and illness prevention. Your clinical experience will focus on developing your understanding of the concerns of the older adult and the support they require in order to maintain independent members of their communities. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 163Health Services - NURS 163Practical NursingPersonal and Professional Relationships 1Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 65% in the following 5 subjects: English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, any 30 level Mathematics, one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, and one of Social Studies 30, History 30 or Native S Description:You will explore the concept of self in relation to others. You will develop basic therapeutic communication skills. Through reflection and understanding your nature, you will experience awareness, personal growth and development of critical thinking skills. You will also explore verbal, nonverbal, written and technological communication. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 171Health Services - NURS 171Practical NursingHealth and Healing 1Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: NURS 163 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) and APHY 162 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) and SOCI 160 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) Description:Within a caring holistic context, you will be introduced to the concept of health as it applies to yourself and others. You will explore the concept of primary health care. You will discuss health services delivery and determinants. You will examine health promotion activities and community resources are explored. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 172Health Services - NURS 172Practical NursingHealth Challenges 1Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: NURS 171 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) and APHY 162 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) Description:Your studies will focus on the concepts of holistic nursing care related to specific health challenges of the older adult. You will discuss the concepts related to growth and development of the adult and older adult, and examine the concept of polypharmacy in the older adult. You will also discuss the introductory concepts of microbiology and selected specific microorganisms. You will explore the chain of infection and learn about emerging infections in Canadian communities. | 14-Feb-11 |
PRAC 162Health Services - PRAC 162Practical NursingPracticum 1Location: Biggar Mode: Practicum Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: ( NURS 161 Minimum Grade: 60 or NURS 170 Minimum Grade: CR ) and NURS 163 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 171 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 172 Minimum Grade: 60 and APHY 162 Minimum Grade: 60 and SOCI 160 Minimum Grade: 60 Description:You will have the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in holistic nursing care of individuals who require assistance with activities of daily living in the context of partnership with the client. | 14-Feb-11 |
SOCI 160Health Services - SOCI 160Practical NursingSociology 1Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 65% in the following 5 subjects: English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, any 30 level Mathematics, one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, and one of Social Studies 30, History 30 or Native S Description:You will explore the basic concepts of sociology. These include culture, socialization, deviance, stratification, race and ethnicity. | 14-Feb-11 |
APHY 262Health Services - APHY 262Practical NursingAnatomy and Physiology 2Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: APHY 162 Minimum Grade: 60 Description:You will study the human body, how it is constructed and how it functions to maintain homeostasis. The course builds on the information you learned in APHY 162 (Anatomy and Physiology 1). You will focus on the study of systems involved with integration, control, absorption, excretion and reproduction. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 238Health Services - NURS 238Practical NursingNursing Arts 2Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: PRAC 162 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 240 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 291 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 293 Minimum Grade: 60 and APHY 262 Minimum Grade: 60 and PHAR 160 Minimum Grade: 60 and PHAR 264 Minimum Grade: 60 PRAC 162 Minimum Grade: 60 Description:You will focus on developing and applying nursing competencies associated with rehabilitative and supportive care of the adult. Your experiential learning will emphasize caring for individuals with chronic health challenges. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 240Health Services - NURS 240Practical NursingPersonal and Professional Relationships 2Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: PRAC 162 Minimum Grade: 60 Description:You will focus on therapeutic relationships with an emphasis on caring, advocacy and diversity. You will explore trends and issues in nursing. You will discuss the scope of professional practice for the practical nurse. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 291Health Services - NURS 291Practical NursingHealth and Healing 2Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: PRAC 162 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 240 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) and APHY 262 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 264 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) Description:You will focus on rehabilitative and supportive care within an interdisciplinary team. You will explore palliative and rehabilitation nursing with an emphasis on valuing client self-determination, ecologic approaches and holistic wellness. You will also examine mental health nursing and explore the mental health services available in Saskatchewan. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 293Health Services - NURS 293Practical NursingHealth Challenges 2Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: PRAC 162 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 291 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) and APHY 262 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) Description:Your studies will focus on the concepts of holistic nursing care related to specific health challenges of the adult. Using the primary health care approach, you will explore chronic health challenges specific to various body systems. | 14-Feb-11 |
PHAR 160Health Services - PHAR 160Practical NursingIntroductory PharmacologyLocation: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: APHY 262 Minimum Grade: 60 APHY 262 Minimum Grade: 60 Description:You will study the basic concepts of pharmacology and related nursing responsibilities in the context of patient safety. Your studies will focus on drug classifications, drug preparations, drug actions and interactions, and the channels of drug administration. You will receive information about Canadian drug laws, use and availability. You will study selected drug classifications in depth. You will also receive information about researching drugs. | 14-Feb-11 |
PHAR 264Health Services - PHAR 264Practical NursingAdministration of MedicationsLocation: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: PRAC 162 Minimum Grade: 60 and PHAR 160 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) Description:Your studies will focus on the administration of medication throughout the life span in the context of systems and patient safety. The course content includes aspects of the metric system essential for the calculation of drug dosages for adults and children. You will explore the principles concerning safe administration of medications, learn how to prepare and safely administer medications via the enteral, percutaneous, and parenteral (subcutaneous and intramuscular) routes, learn how to assess for signs and symptoms of adverse reactions and the action to take to protect the client. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 241Health Services - NURS 241Practical NursingNursing Arts 3Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: PRAC 260 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 243 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 292 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 294 Minimum Grade: 60 and SOCI 260 Minimum Grade: 60 PRAC 260 Minimum Grade: 60 Description:You will focus on developing and applying nursing competencies associated with curative and restorative care across the lifespan. You will develop the beginning competencies necessary to assist childbearing families and children achieve health. Your experiential learning will emphasize caring for individuals with acute health challenges. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 243Health Services - NURS 243Practical NursingPersonal and Professional Relationships 3Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: PRAC 260 Minimum Grade: 60 Description:You will reflect upon the professional roles, responsibilities and relationships of the practical nurse, within the context of your own evolving nursing experience and your role as a team member. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 292Health Services - NURS 292Practical NursingHealth and Healing 3Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: PRAC 260 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 243 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) Description:You will focus on fundamental nursing concepts related to the curative and restorative care of children and adolescents. You will discuss family-centered perinatal nursing and the new family. You will also discuss growth and development from infancy to adolescence. You will explore the concepts of teaching and learning, and client education. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 294Health Services - NURS 294Practical NursingHealth Challenges 3Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: PRAC 260 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 292 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) Description:Your studies will focus on the concepts of holistic nursing care related to specific health challenges of the perioperative client. You will study specific types of surgical treatment and post-operative nursing care, applying concepts of patient safety. Using the primary health care approach, you will explore the concepts of holistic nursing care related to health challenges of the adult. You will discuss specific challenges to learning. | 14-Feb-11 |
SOCI 260Health Services - SOCI 260Practical NursingSociology 2Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: SOCI 160 Minimum Grade: 60 Description:Your studies will focus on the structure, functions and roles of the institution of the family. The course content includes tracing the stages of the developing family and some of the issues that disrupt the family unit. | 14-Feb-11 |
NURS 295Health Services - NURS 295Practical NursingNursing Transitions 4Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: NURS 241 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 243 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 292 Minimum Grade: 60 and NURS 294 Minimum Grade: 60 and SOCI 260 Minimum Grade: 60 and SOCI 261 Minimum Grade: 60 (concurrent) Description:The course provides opportunities for you to integrate theory and practice in holistic nursing care of individuals requiring curative and restorative nursing care and to concentrate on the transition from the role of student to graduate practical nurse. You will be introduced to the leadership role in the health care system and the concept of patient safety from a systems approach. You will explore interdisciplinary cooperation in more detail. Your studies will also focus on intravenous therapy (specifically the administration of intravenous medications), the use of intermittent access devices, and the initiation of intravenous lines. | 14-Feb-11 |
SOCI 261Health Services - SOCI 261Practical NursingSociology 3Location: Biggar Mode: Classroom Date: 14-Feb-11 to 12-Nov-12 Schedule: TBD Apply to: Biggar Prerequisites:Pre-requisites: SOCI 260 Minimum Grade: 60 Description:You will further explore the concepts of sociology by focusing on respectful interactions when caring for clients of all cultures. Emphasis will be given to providing culturally respectful care to clients of Aboriginal ancestry across the lifespan. Diversity within the Aboriginal culture will be explored. | 14-Feb-11 |
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