Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Introduction to foundational concepts relevant to nursing as an evolving, dynamic profession. Topics explored will include professional values and ethics, safe and competent practice, current trends, and cultural safety. Explores health and wellness through primary health care, social justice and advocacy, and health promotion. Concepts will be explored and linked to diverse populations within local and global contexts of nursing practice.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames. There are fees applied to this course, in addition to tuition.

Students will explore a system for nursing assessment across the lifespan. Using that learning, students will apply knowledge in a laboratory setting.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 120.3.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 245.4 (or NURS 204.3), NURS 246.3, NURS 247.3
Note: Students with credit for NURS 202.3 will not receive credit for this course. Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.

Provides the foundation for understanding nursing as a relational practice. Students will explore the nurse-client relationship, principles of wahkohtowin, interprofessional practice and team leadership. Students will develop skills in communication techniques such as: listening, questioning, empathy, mutuality, reciprocity, self-observation, reflection, sensitivity to emotional contexts, respect, genuineness, and assertiveness, that contribute to safe, relational nursing practice.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Note: Students with credit for NURS 204 will not receive credit for this course. Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.

This course explores the human body building on an understanding of cellular and tissue function as a foundation, and progressing to a full review of key body systems (e.g., endocrine; cardiovascular; lymphatic; respiratory; digestive; urinary; and, reproductive).

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 120.3, BIOL 120.3
Note: Students with credit for NURS 207 or 208 will not receive credit for this course.

Students will be introduced to the nursing process and clinical judgement to build the foundation for planning care for patients with acute and chronic needs.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120.3; NUTR 120.3; NURS 120.3.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 200.3, NURS 246.3, and NURS 244.4.
Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.

This course takes a patient-oriented approach in introducing students to medically-important microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Topics include the structure and function of microorganisms, host-pathogen interactions, immunological principles, antimicrobial agents and resistance, infection control principles and nosocomial infections, and a representative survey of medically relevant microorganisms.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120.3.
Note: This course replaces MCIM 224.3 in the Nursing program. Students who already have credit for MCIM 224.3 or BMSC 210.3 will not be required to take MCIM 223.3. Students with credit for MCIM 224.3 or BMSC 210.3 cannot take this course for credit.

Students will be introduced to foundational medication administration techniques to be used in the provision of care in patients with acute and chronic health needs. Opportunities will be provided to demonstrate clinical judgment in the performance of these medication administration techniques in simulated clinical situations.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 244.4, NURS 247.3, and NURS 246.3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PHAR 250.3, MCIM 223.3
Note: Students with credit for NURS 220 cannot receive credit for this course. Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames. Costs in addition to tuition apply to this course.

Students will be introduced to foundational nursing skills to be used in the provision of care in patients with acute and chronic health needs. Opportunities will be provided to demonstrate clinical judgment in the performance of these nursing skills in simulated clinical situations.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 245.4 (or NURS 204.3), NURS 244.4, and NURS 247.3.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MCIM 223.3.
Note: Students with credit for NURS 203 will not receive credit for this course. Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames. Costs in addition to tuition apply to this course.

Opportunities to develop a beginning competence in essential nursing and assessment skills, acquired in pre- and co- requisites, in order to provide safe patient care. The course entails a total of 96 Clinical Service hours.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 200.3, NURS 244.4, NURS 245.3 (or NURS 204.3), and NURS 246.3.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MCIM 223.3, NURS 241.4.
Note: Students with credit for NURS 206.1 will not receive credit for this course.
Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.

Introduces scientific principles of pharmacology with inclusion of the effects of drugs on target issues and on pathophysiological processes. This course also introduces basic theoretical concepts related to pharmacology and nursing pharmacotherapeutics.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PHSI 208.6 or BMSC 208.3 or NURS 208.3 or NURS 246.3 (or equivalent).
Note: This course may not be used for credit in the Pharm.D. program.

Emphasis will be on critical appraisal, translation, and uptake of existing research as a basis for evidence-informed practice. Introduces students to research concepts, methodologies, and issues in research and health care.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 242.3 or STAT 244.3 or STAT 245.3 or STAT 246.3 or PLSC 214.3 or COMM 104.3 or PSY 233.3 or SOC 225.3 or GE 210.3. Statistics courses from other post-secondary institutions may also be acceptable. Please see the College of Nursing for information.
Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.

Opportunities to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the performance of nursing interventions necessary for the maintenance of patient safety, comfort, and physiological integrity in clinical situations.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 201.3, NURS 203.3, NURS 220.3, PHAR 250.3, and one of the following: NURS 208.3, BMSC 208.3, or PHSI 208.3.
Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames. Costs in addition to tuition will apply to this course.

This course will focus on therapeutic nursing assessment and interventions with families across the lifespan. We explore evidence informed concepts, theories, and interventions related to family nursing in a variety of clinical settings and societal contexts. Ethically competent and culturally safe care in counseling, advocating, teaching, leading, and supporting is prioritized. Students will be introduced to patient and family centered care, family assessment/interventions, and family wellbeing. Specific issues, current trends, and health challenges that families will be discussed. Students will consider how families are impacted throughout health processes, and how family interventions and skills can be integrated into clinical practice.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 221.3
Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames

The focus of this course is to challenge societal and health care systems ageist perspectives related to caring with older adults and chronicity. Learners will explore concepts, policies, relevant nursing standards and competencies, holistic inter-professional approach, and tools to address current issues and controversies related to aging and chronic illness. Key concepts include ageism, relationship-centered care, continuum of care, safety and security, cultural safety, chronicity, and health care support.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 221.3
Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.

Throughout this course, learners will explore theories, concepts, and frameworks which will guide their provision of culturally safe, ethically competent, and trauma-informed nursing practice. Learners will identify with their roles and impact in supporting, counselling, educating, case management, and advocating for their patients and families. Learners will reflect on their leadership identity and role within interprofessional collaboration. Praxis of theory will be applied in lab, course assignments, and simulations.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 206.1 or NURS 260.2
Note: Students with credit for NURS 321.3 will not receive credit for this course. Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.

Introduces the contemporary stage of knowledge by examining theories, research, issues, and competencies in leadership and management. Provides students with a framework for addressing ethical issues and ethical decision making to critically analyze a range of issues facing leaders in health care settings. Emphasis is placed on analyzing current and future issues affecting health care leadership and applying the role of nurse leader and manager to that context. Issues are explored with a particular emphasis on strategies to enhance nursing influence in the health care setting.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 304.3, NURS 306.3, NURS 307.3, NURS 308.3, NURS 321.3 or NURS 328.3, NURS 322.3, NURS 330.3, NURS 331.3, NURS 332.3, NURS 333.3, and NURS 312.3 or NURS 305.6
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 430.3 and NURS 431.6

Focuses on community health theories related to population health promotion, capacity building, community level change theory, and social theory. Emphasis will be on community assessment, program development, implementation, and evaluation with an integration of topics such as research, ethics, and the development of healthy public policy. More specialized topics will include epidemiology, social marketing, communicable disease management, global and environmental health, and issues unique to Saskatchewan's Indigenous, rural, and remote populations.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 304.3, NURS 306.3, NURS 307.3, NURS 308.3, NURS 321.3 or NURS 328.3, NURS 322.3, NURS 330.3, NURS 331.3, NURS 332.3, NURS 333.3 and NURS 312.3 or NURS 305.6.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 422.3 and NURS 440.3.

Provides opportunities for clinical application of community health theories related to population health promotion, interprofessional partnerships, capacity building, community level change theory, educational theories, and health behavior models, Emphasis will be on community assessment, program development, implementation, and evaluation within an interprofessional team while applying concepts of research, ethics, population health promotion, and the development of healthy public policy. Depending on the clinical placement, other opportunities may exist to explore epidemiology, social marketing, communicable disease management, harm reduction, resource management, global and environmental health, and issues unique to Saskatchewan’s Indigenous, rural and remote, and additional populations.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 304.3, NURS 306.3, NURS 307.3, NURS 308.3, NURS 321.3 or NURS 328.3, NURS 322.3, NURS 330.3, NURS 331.3, NURS 332.3, NURS 333.3 and NURS 312.3 or NURS 305.6.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 422.3, NURS 430.3 and NURS 440.3.
Note: Please note that the restricted elective must be completed before or at the same time as this course. Costs in addition to tuition will apply to this course.

This course explores health care systems and recognizes that current and future health professionals function within a global context as they care for the health of clients, communities, and societies.Special consideration of health system elements include health human resources, leadership, bio-ethical considerations, health informatics/technologies, quality improvement and knowledge utilization as they influence care outcomes. Attention will be given to how professionals can apply these concepts and principles to political action for the development and implementation of evidence-informed and health care policy that affect individual and population health outcomes.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 304.3, NURS 306.3, NURS 307.3, NURS 308.3, NURS 321.3 or NURS 328.3, NURS 322.3, NURS 330.3, NURS 331.3, NURS 332.3, NURS 333.3 and NURS 312.3 or NURS 305.6.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 430.3 and NURS 431.6.
Note: Students with credit for NURS 334.3 will not receive credit for this course.

Utilizing a distributive delivery model, this capstone course will assist students in examining clinical and ethical issues, organizational challenges, and policy limitations emerging from practice in NURS 450.9 and 431.6. Students will be provided with face-to-face and online opportunities to engage each other, nurse leaders, and policy makers. This course will emphasize leadership, safety, interprofessional, and evidence based practice.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 304.3, NURS 306.3, NURS 307.3, NURS 308.3, NURS 321.3 or NURS 328.3, NURS 322.3, NURS 330.3, NURS 331.3, NURS 332.3, NURS 333.3 and NURS 312.3 or NURS 305.6.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 450.9
Note: There are fees applied to this course, in addition to tuition.

Participants use nursing skills, building on past experiences and learning to strengthen their competencies necessary for safe and effective care in various institutional settings.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 304.3, NURS 306.3, NURS 307.3 OR NURS 367.4, NURS 308.3, NURS 321.3 or NURS 328.3 or NURS 361.4, NURS 330.3 or NURS 370.4 and NURS 371.4, NURS 331.3 or NURS 370.4 and NURS 371.4, NURS 332.3 or NURS 362.4, and NURS 333.3.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 441.3.
Note: Students with credit for NURS 450.9 will not receive credit for this course. Please note that the restricted elective must be completed before or at the same time as this course. Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.