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This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2007-2008 (FALL) and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Graduate Nurse Qualifying

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 1120 CR-8

Pediatrics (This course was discontinued:Sept 2004)

Students will explore the role of the nurse in caring for children with emphasis on the effects of illness and treatment on a child and the family, stages of growth and development. They will complete a self-paced theory module, a psychomotor skills lab, an orientation to nursing in Canada and a pediatric nursing experience.

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 1305 CR-3

Mental Health Preceptorship

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

Prerequisites: GNUR 1180 and GNQU 1300

CPR Level C current throughout GNQU 1305, TB screen, Criminal Record Search within 6 months prior to registering in GNQU 1305.

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)