Graduate Nurse Qualifying

This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar for 2008-2009 (SPRING) and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

GNQU 1100 CR-8

Mental Health

Students will explore the role of the nurse in the promotion of mental health and in the care of clients with mental health problems. They will focus on the promotion of optimal client functioning. Students will complete a self-paced theory module, a skills lab, an orientation to nursing in Canada and a mental health nursing experience.

GNQU 1110 CR-8

Obstetrics

Students will explore the role of the nurse with families prior to, during and following delivery. They will study health promotion and anticipatory guidance during the maternity cycle; complications and deviations that may occur and available community resources. Students will complete a self-paced theory module, a psychomotor skills lab, an orientation to nursing in Canada and an obstetrical nursing experience preceptorship.

GNQU 1300 CR-5

Mental Health Theory

Students (nurses educated in other countries who have insufficient educational experience) will explore the role of the nurse in the promotion of mental health and in the care of clients with mental health issues. They will focus on the promotion of optimal client functioning. Students will complete a self-paced theory module.

Corequisites: GNUR 1180

GNQU 1301 CR-3

Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing

Students will recognize the effects of mental health challenges and will assess the bio-psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, cultural and economic influences that affect mental health. They will apply mental health nursing concepts based on the lived experience of the individual. Students will complete the self-paced modules on-line.

GNQU 1305 CR-3

Mental Health Preceptorship

Students will be working with preceptor in a mental health care setting. They will apply knowledge and skills necessary for caring for mental health clients.

Prerequisites: GNQU 1301

GNQU 1309 CR-3

Fundamentals of Maternal-Child Nursing

Students will focus on competency-based theory and processes inherent in maternal/newborn nursing. They will learn to assess and plan care for Canadian childbearing families during pregnancy, labour, delivery, and early parenthood. Students will apply principles of health promotion, prevention, holistic assessment, primary health care, and the social determinants of health in their course work. Students will complete the self-paced modules on-line.

GNQU 1310 CR-5

Maternal/Child Theory

Students (nurses educated in other countries who have insufficient educational experience) will explore the role of the nurse with families prior to, during and following delivery. They will study health promotion and anticipatory guidance during the maternity cycle; and community resources available. Students will complete a self-paced theory module.

GNQU 1315 CR-4.5

Maternal/Child Preceptorship

Students (nurses educated in other countries who have insufficient educational experience) will be placed in a obstetric setting with a preceptor. They will apply knowledge and skills necessary for current nursing practice.

Prerequisites: GNUR 1180 and GNQU 1310

CPR Level C current throughout GNQU 1315, TB screen, Criminal Record Search within 6 months prior to registering in GNQU 1315.

GNQU 1320 CR-5

Pediatric Theory

Students will explore the role of the nurse in caring for children. They will study the effects of illness and treatment on the child and family within the contexts of the stages of growth and development.

Corequisites: GNUR 1180

GNQU 1325 CR-4.5

Pediatric Preceptorship

Students will be placed in a pediatric setting with a preceptor. They will apply knowledge and skills necessary for current nursing practice.

Prerequisites: GNUR 1180 and GNQU 1320

CPR Level C current throughout GNQU 1325, TB screen, Criminal Record Search within 6 months prior to registering in GNQU 1325

(Prerequisite revision: Jan 2005)