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Which subject-centered criteria should be included and prioritized in RPN-RN bridging curriculums, specifically from the opinion of Ontario-based clinical educators who oversee RPNs and RNs in acute care facilities

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What Does It Mean to Be a Nurse Educator?

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Students will begin to gain an understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and ethical foundations of the nursing profession and nursing practice. Concepts such as health promotion, relational practice, social determinants of health, social justice, and person-centered collaborative care are emphasized. First level students will spend four hours per week in clinical laboratory settings learning and applying introductory health assessment techniques necessary to begin the process of developing clinical judgment as a nurse.

Theory-Based Courses

Nursing 1201A - Foundations of Nursing Practice

Nursing 2240F - Introduction to Health Informatics Within Nursing

Nursing 3340A - Ways of Knowing: Data Analysis

Professional Practice Courses

Students will build upon their knowledge from first level and gain deeper insights and experience with more diverse populations. Concepts related to mental health care as well as application of principles in simulation are experienced. Students spend additional time in the clinical laboratory learning more advanced techniques related to aseptic technique and medication administration. An introduction to health informatics in nursing is also explored.

Theory-Based Courses

Nursing 3456B - Indigenous Health: The Influence of Policy and Practices

Professional Practice Courses

A deeper focus on acute and chronic healthcare considerations will be discussed by students in theory, the clinical laboratory and simulation environment, as well as the clinical settings in acute care medical and surgical. Research methodologies, and evidence-informed practice in nursing are also emphasized throughout this level.

Theory-Based Courses

Professional Practice Courses

Nursing 2500Q - Professional Practice: Medication Administration (Lab-based course)

Nursing 3900B - Professional Practice III: Clients with Health Challenges

144 placement hours

Group placement in acute care on medical or surgical units within the Southwest geographic area

Students will provide nursing care in hospital settings to clients experiencing acute illness

Students will apply knowledge gained in past year of the program to understand the nature of illness, healthcare system, inter-professional collaboration and variety of nursing roles and responsibilities

Course Outline

Students will begin to consolidate their knowledge in classes that explore ethical theories and the legal aspects of nurses' role, nursing regulation and practice standards, social justice, leadership and advocacy. Students will examine the role of the nurse in shaping and influencing future directions in health and health care related to economics, technology innovation, power, and policy. Advanced clinical concepts are explored with a deeper understanding and application of clinical judgment in theoretical courses, as well as in professional practice placements.

Theory-Based Courses

Professional Practice

Nursing 4410A - Professional Practice: Clients with Complex Health Challenges

144 placement hours

Group placement in acute care areas with increased complexity within a wider area of the Southwest geographic area

Students to integrate and apply concepts learned through program at an advanced level to clients and families

Student groups are a combination of both Collaborative and Compressed Time Frame students

Course Outline

Students will enter the fifth level ready to apply knowledge in their integrative practicum experiences where they will spend 456 hours working alongside a nurse preceptor preparing them to enter the profession as a novice registered nurse.

Professional Practice Courses

Nursing 4461X - Professional Practice: Integrative Practicum

456 placement hours

Preceptored placement; hours vary depending on preceptor's schedule (12-hour shifts, days, evenings, nights, weekends are possible)

Placements available in diverse placements settings (primary care, acute care, tertiary care, long term care, community) within the entire Southwest LHIN

Purpose is to gain proficiency in experience gained throughout program and demonstrate evidence informed practice to meet the entry to practice CNO competencies

Course Outline

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Curriculum & Program Timeline - RPN Pathway

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Rationale of Topic and Background Information

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Data Collection Examples - An interactive survey

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Data Collection Examples - An interactive survey

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