Typical BN Program and Course Descriptions
Typical Program of a Moncton Nursing Student
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Winter semester (Jan-Apr) |
Extended Session (May) |
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NURS 2063 Concentrated clinical practice I |
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NURS 3103 Concentrated clinical practice II |
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Course Information
This section contains course descriptions for students entering the program after September 2007. For students who entered the program prior to September 2007, please contact the Faculty of Nursing. For other current course descriptions.
BIOL 1711 Human Anatomy I 4 ch (3C/2L)
This course is a general study of human anatomy which will include the following
systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous (including eye and ear),
cardiovascular, lymphatic, urinary, digestive, respiratory, and reproductive.
Kinesiology and Nursing students have first priority. Others may apply to
the Chair of the Department of Biology. Corequisite: BIOL 1001 or permission
of the instructor.
BIOL 2782 Human Physiology II 4 ch (3C/2L)
An introduction to the various systems that comprise the human body. Emphasis
will be on integration of these systems for maintenance of homeostasis. Note:
Limited enrolment. Nursing and Kinesiology students have first priority.
Others may apply to the Chair of the Department of Biology. Prerequisite:
BIOL 1711, with a minimum grade of C plus.
BIOL 2501 Pathophysiology I 3ch (3C)
Introduces students to the study of the disruption of the normal balance of
selected systems of the human body by disease and other perturbations. Note:
Limited enrolment. Nursing students and BMLS students have first priority.
Others may apply to the Chair of the Department of Biology. Prerequisite:
BIOL 2782.
BIOL 2512 Pathophysiology II 3ch (3C)
A continuation of BIOL 2501 with emphasis on perturbations to the normal functioning
of organ systems. Note: Limited enrolment. Nursing students and BMLS students
have first priority. Others may apply to the Chair of the Department of Biology.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2501.
BIOL 2251 Introductory Microbiology 3 ch (3C)
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of infectious disease microbiology.
Discusses bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, helminths and arthropods.
NURS 1011 Nursing as a Profession 3 ch (3C)
Intro 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)
Intro to the theoretical foundations of caring. Examines the relational aspects
of caring in nursing practice. Introduces the learner to beginning counseling
skills. Pre- or co-requisite: NURS 1011.
NURS 1225 Nursing and Wellness 3 ch (3C)
Explores the concepts of wellness, health and illness within the framework
of Primary health Care. Prerequisites: NURS 1011 and NURS 1032.
NURS 1235 Clinical Practicum: Nursing and Wellness 3 ch
(3L)
Pre- or co-requisite: NURS 1225.
NURS 2041 Physical Assessment 4 ch (3C 1L)
Addresses physical and psychosocial assessment throughout the lifespan. Includes
lab experiences.
NURS 2063 Concentrated Clinical Practice I 3 ch (3L)
An integrative practice experience. Prerequisites: NURS 2155 and NURS 2187.
NURS 2132 Pharmocotherapeutics 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. Prerequisite: NURS1235.
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 practie.
NURS 2145 Mental Health Challenges 3 ch (3C)
Explores the experiences of persons living with psychiatric illness and examines
related nursing therapeutics.
NURS 2155 Clinical Practicum: Chronic and Mental Health
Challenges 4 ch (4L)
Pre-or Co-requisites: NURS 2135, NURS 2145, or NURS 2177.
NURS 2177 Young Families' Health 3 ch (3C)
Focuses on promoting the health of childbearing families. Encompasses the childbearing
experience.
NURS 2187 Clinical Practicum: Young Families' Health 3
ch (3L)
Pre- or Co-requisites: NURS 2135, NURS 2145, or NURS 2177.
NURS 3031 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.
NURS 3065 Community and Population Health Nursing 4 ch
(4C)
Focuses on the role of the nurse in community 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 a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations the determinants of health
Corequisite: NURS 3066.
NURS 3066 Clinical Practicum: Community and Population
Health Nursing 4 ch (4L)
Pre- or Co-requisite: NURS 3065
NURS 3072 Acute Health Challenges 3 ch (3C)
Examines the client's experience of acute health challenges, with the focus
on nursing therapeutics.
NURS 3073 Clinical Practicum: Acute Health Challenges
5 ch (5L)
Complements and supplements NURS 3072. Pre- or Co-requisite: NURS 3072.
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.
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.
NURS 3103 Concentrated Clinical Practice II 4 ch (4L)
An integrative practice experience. Pre-requisites: NURS 3072 and NURS 3073.
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.
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 judgement and decision
making.
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- requisites: 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 judgement and decision making
appropriate to primary health care.
NURS 4175 Clinical Practicum: Integrated Nursing Care
3 ch (3L)
Pre- or Co- requisite: NURS 4165.
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.
STAT 2263 Statistics for Students of Biological Sciences
3 ch (3C)
An introductory course in statistics. Probability, application of Bayes' Theorem.
Binomial and Normal random variables. Confidence intervals for means and proportions.
Prediction intervals. Tests of hypotheses. Paired data versus two independent
samples. Brief introduction to analysis of variance. Regression, correlation.
Contingency tables. Examples drawn from medicine and kinesiology. Use of a
statistical computer package. Prerequisite: New Brunswick Mathematics 112 and
122, or equivalent.