Course Description

Program Description Nursing blends health and social sciences with the humanistic art of caring. Nurses are practitioners, researchers, educators, administrators, and advocates, supporting individuals, families, groups and communities in the achievement of optimal health. As a student of our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program you will learn to integrate the knowledge, skills and attributes in order to plan and provide excellent nursing care to assist clients across the lifespan. You will learn: Critically important nursing knowledge foundation for clinical decision making Relational nursing theories applied through classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences Relational nursing communication and interpersonal skills Key health issues unique to Northern, rural and remote populations including Aboriginal populations You will have the opportunity to do a clinical placement in the winter term of your first year, experiencing many responsibilities of a Registered Nurse very early on. Our focus on experiential learning and professional socialization makes our program unique compared to other similar programs across Canada. Throughout your undergrad, as your nursing skills progress, you will be exposed to a number of placement opportunities in various nursing sub-specialties. Our faculty is on the cutting edge of Nursing knowledge and regularly incorporate their research into the classroom with topics related to women's health, the aging process, nursing ethics, nursing care of oncology patients and those with cardiovascular disease, and much more. Our location in Northwestern Ontario has facilitated a strong emphasis on the health concerns of surrounding Aboriginal communities. We have numerous courses which integrate the study and improvement of Aboriginal health and wellness, and the primary health care needs in Northern, rural and remote communities.

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