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NURS 124 - Foundations of Nursing I

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Nursing
Department Nursing
Typically Offered second term

Description
The course introduces the Canadian Healthcare System, including conceptual frameworks of primary health care across the lifespan and the concepts such as health law that apply to nursing and nursing practice. Within the context of relational practice, and the Fundamentals of Care Framework, concepts related to professional identity, the nurse/client relationship, the nursing process, and patient and family centered care will be explored. The course will continue to highlight the meanings of health and healing and the diversity of beliefs, values, and perceptions of health. Note: Available only to students in the Collaborative Program. Prerequisites MMI 133 (or equivalent), NURS 106 (or NURS 140 and 150), and NURS 120. Corequisite: NURS 123, NURS 125. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program.