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This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2007-2008 (FALL) and is provided for historical reference only.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

GNUR 1100 CR-16

Theory

Students will upgrade their nursing knowledge and skills in preparation for returning to active nursing practice. The course will focus on health assessment and promotion, degenerative processes and professional responsibilities. Students will complete self-paced theory modules and require some computer skills for test writing.

Corequisites: GNUR 1180

GNUR 1110 CR-8

Graduate Nurse Re-entry:Theory

Students will upgrade their knowledge and skills in preparation for returning to nursing practice. They will use a computer-based format to nursing knowledge, community health nursing and the nursing care of patients requiring hospitalization.

GNUR 1160 CR-1

Supervised Clinical Experience

This course focuses on the clinical application of the concepts and principles learned in GNUR 1100. Learning experiences are in selected clinical areas.

Prerequisites: GNUR 1100

GNUR 1180 CR-3

Lab and Workshop

Students will upgrade their knowledge and skills related to nursing practice. They will examine the impact of research and technology on the practice of specific psycholmotore skills and compare current practice standards to their own level of knowledge, judgment, and skill. Students will complete labs and workshops related to psychomotor and interpersonal communication skills.

Prerequisites: GNUR 1100 or approval of the Coordinator

GNUR 1210 CR-6.5

Preceptorship

Students will be working with a preceptor in a nursing practice setting. They will develop confidence and competence in their nursing practise in preparation for the role of the Registered Nurse. Students will apply knowledge and skills for current nursing practice.

Prerequisites: GNUR 1180