Program Requirements
This concentration sets out to prepare students for the challenges of working with diverse populations in limited resource environments with a philosophy stressing the importance of understanding the inherent power dynamics, equity issues, and ethical dilemmas that arise through this work. It is based on a belief that we have much to learn from one another. The (M.Sc.A.); Nursing (Non-Thesis) - Global Health Direct Entry Concentration provides students with global health content throughout their program of study, and students spend one semester taking clinical- and project-based courses in their final year in a global health placement site. This concentration is supported by the Global Health Committee of the Ingram School of Nursing. ‘Global Health Direct Entry’ is the concentration label for bachelor-prepared non-nurse students who complete Global Health studies.
Required Courses
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NUR2 515 Applied Statistics for Nursing (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Principles of data analysis and statistical inference with an emphasis on the utilization and interpretation of analysis of variance and regression procedures in nursing research. An additional emphasis will be on critiquing data analysis in current nursing research articles.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Thombs, Brett David; Gélinas, Céline (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 204 or Undergraduate Introductory-Level Statistics Course
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NUR2 516 Perspectives on Global Health (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : An overview of the main issues in global health studies, approaches by which to understand these issues, and the importance of making reasoned links between the key global health studies concepts.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Tuck, Jodi Louise (Winter)
Restriction: Open to students registered in the M.Sc. (Applied) in Nursing (Global Health area of study) and to Direct-Entry Qualifying year students or with permission from the instructor
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NUR2 609 Clinical Practicum (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Clinical experience in the hospital setting related to acute and chronic health concerns within a family-centered framework.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: McHarg, Linda (Fall)
Corequisite(s): NUR2 611D1
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken NUR2 613D1.
A nominal fee of $11.52 is charged to all nursing students who register in courses where clinical skills are taught to students in the Nursing Learning Laboratory. The fee is for clinical skills kits that students will use during their training in the Nursing Learning Laboratory. The kits also contain additional materials for students to take with them after the training to allow them to practice the skills they learn on their own.
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NUR2 610 Ambulatory/Community Care (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Clinical experience in the community/ambulatory settings integrating concepts related to acute and chronic health concerns within a family-centered framework.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Bonneau, Josée (Winter)
Corequisite(s): NUR2 611D2
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken NUR2 613D2.
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NUR2 611D1 Seminar in Nursing (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : A critical study of selected concepts in nursing and health related to individuals and families. An introduction to the study of concepts and theories relevant to nursing.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Gottlieb, Laurie; Hart, Heather Dawn; Eades, Margaret L (Fall)
Students must register for both NUR2 611D1 and NUR2 611D2
No credit will be given for this course unless both NUR2 611D1 and NUR2 611D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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NUR2 611D2 Seminar in Nursing (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : See NUR2 611D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Hart, Heather Dawn; Bitzas, Vasiliki; Eades, Margaret L (Winter)
Prerequisite: NUR2 611D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both NUR2 611D1 and NUR2 611D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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NUR2 612 Research Methods in Nursing 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Basic knowledge and skills needed to conduct research. The philosophy and principles of scientific inquiry, research design, sampling, techniques of data collection, ethics, and incorporating research into practice are discussed with emphasis for nursing.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Merry, Lisa Alison; Tsimicalis, Argerie (Fall)
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NUR2 616 Advanced Clinical Skills (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Supervised clinical experiences in health care agencies are aimed at developing competence in technical and family nursing skills at an advanced level. Experience is determined on an individual basis according to learning needs and the student's area of interest.
Terms: Summer 2016
Instructors: Sofronas, Marianna (Summer)
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NUR2 623 Clinical Assessment and Therapeutics (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Development of skills in the medical-nursing assessment and management of patients and families dealing with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Includes instruction in history-taking and physical assessment.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Buck, Madeleine; Wrzesien, Vanessa (Fall)
Prerequisites: PATH 300
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NUR2 625 Clinical Laboratory in Nursing 3 (6 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Field experience in nursing, incorporating extensive assessment, experimentation and evaluation of differing nursing approaches.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Tuck, Jodi Louise (Fall) McHarg, Linda (Winter)
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NUR2 626 Professional Issues in Nursing (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : An examination of theories of learning and organizational behaviour as related to the preparation of nurses for the delivery of health care services. Implications of these theories for the assessment, development, and evaluation of nursing programs will be investigated.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Drouin, Susan E (Fall) Drouin, Susan E (Winter)
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NUR2 630 Clinical Project 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Identification of a clinical problem and development of a project to test or implement best-practice approaches.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Purden, Margaret A; Lang, Ariella; Arnaert, Antonia; Merry, Lisa Alison (Winter)
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NUR2 631 Clinical Project 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Implementation of a project plan related to best practice approaches in health care delivery.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Purden, Margaret A; Lang, Ariella; Arnaert, Antonia; Merry, Lisa Alison (Fall)
Prerequisite: NUR2 630.
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NUR2 632 Clinical Project 3 (2 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Writing study findings from course NUR2 631 in the form of a paper for publication that should include: abstract, literature review, study purpose, methods, results and discussion. Oral presentation of the study findings to the McGill nursing community would take place at the School toward the end of the course.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Purden, Margaret A; Lang, Ariella; Arnaert, Antonia; Merry, Lisa Alison (Winter)
Prerequisite: NUR2 631
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NUR2 634 Clinical Assessment and Therapeutics 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : This course focuses on building upon the knowledge and competence acquired in medical, surgical and nursing management of major illnesses affecting Canadians. Emphasis will be placed on developing the ability to analyze and critique varied pathological challenges as well as particular responses to specific pathologies using best practice guidelines. Symptom management, drug and dietary management and patient education will be assessed to better understand the impact this has on the health outcomes of individuals and populations.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Buck, Madeleine; Wrzesien, Vanessa (Winter)
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NUR2 640 Clinical Reasoning 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Advanced pathophysiology of diseases across the lifespan, decision-making, and interventions for advanced practice related to illness management.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Chevrier, Annie; Sarasua, Irene Marie (Fall)
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NUR2 641 Clinical Reasoning 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Advanced pathophysiology and advanced practice interventions in selected illness situations and in a multiple-problem context, including independent clinical reasoning in the management of health and illness concerns.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Chevrier, Annie (Winter)
Prerequisite: NUR2 640.
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NUR2 642 Ethics in Advanced Practice (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Analysis of common as well as complex ethical issues in advanced nursing practice. General ethical standards for professional practice are reviewed as well as selected controversies.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Carnevale, Franco; Sofronas, Marianna (Winter)
NOTE: Interprofessional Education Activities (IPEAs)
These required non-credit activities address the competencies for interprofessional practice across the health professions such as professional roles, communication, collaboration in patient-centered care, and conflict resolution. Students will be advised at the beginning of each term which activities they should register for.