Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Reflective Practice - RPN to BScN

NSGD 2107  Reflective Practice - RPN to BScN

Prerequisites:

Enrolment in the RPN to BScN Blended Learning Program, BIOL 1011, UNIV 1011, NSGD 2047, NSGD 2016

Corequisites:

NSGD 2106

Antirequisites:

NURS 2107

Hours:

Twelve weeks of online instruction for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This course will provide the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) who is bridging into the BScN degree, with the theoretical knowledge required to support his/her role transition. Philosophies of health, person, environment and nursing are expanded. Nipissing University's framework of the registered nurse education is introduced, and scope of practice of the Registered Nurse is examined. Each student will evaluate and update their professional portfolio following the College of Nurses guidelines as part of this course.