NURS 117 Relational Practice I: Self and Others. Students are introduced to nursing as an experience lived between people and explore the multiple factors that influence their own capacity to be in caring relation to others (individual, family groups, populations, communities, and the environment). They learn to question personal perspectives of experience to uncover attitudes, beliefs, and values and to share and acknowledge differences. Students are introduced to principles of self-care, professional responsibilities, relational competence and relational inquiry, and reflexivity, drawing on curriculum foundational perspectives to explicate meaning.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Develop personal discovery of self and self in relation to others
- Describe relational ways of being and therapeutic communication with diverse individuals, families, communities, and groups
- Explore personal definitions and understandings of culture
- Understand the importance of reconciliation and actively participates in working towards reconciling the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples
- Reflect on theories of caring and ethical ways of being in relationships
- Discuss relational processes that support understanding of the personal meaning individuals give to health and healing
- Describe the importance of communication, collaboration, and relationships for registered nurses practicing within an interprofessional team
- Develop an awareness of power and privilege and how it influences interprofessional teams and relationships
Teaching and Learning Approach
In this course, students develop self-awareness and begin to engage in critical reflection through specifically
designed learning activities in the classroom setting. Person to person dialogue, group process, scholarly
resources and praxis activities are intended to provoke inquiry, self discovery, and integration of learning.Learning Resources
Required:
Doane, G. & Varcoe, C. (2021). How to nurse: Relational inquiry in action (2nd edition). Philadelphia, PA.:
Wolters Kluwer.
Ferrucci, P. (2016). The power of kindness: The unexpected benefits of leading a compassionate life (Tenth
Anniversary Edition). New York, NY: Penguin.
Supplemental Textbooks:
American Psychological Association (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. College Closed: Labour Day
2. 2. Introduction to course Collaboration as a philosophical approach to being in relationship with others (relationship & mutuality)
3. 3. Introduction into nursing ethics: exploring morals, values, and beliefs Emotional Intelligence, self-reflection, and Reflexivity
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4. Relational Inquiry & Processes
5. 5. Relational Lenses- HP Lens
6. 6. Power and Power Relations (intersectionality): Perception, Multiple Perspectives, Privilege, and positionality Relational Lenses – Spiritual Lens
7. 7. Thanksgiving Day: College Closed
8. 8. Power and Power Relations: Feminism and feminist processes
9. 9. Relational Lenses – Critical Lens – Post Colonialism & Equity
10. 10. Cultural Humility and Cultural Safety: Allyship and Reconciliation
11. 11. College Closed: No Class
12. 12. Nursing Obligations and Oncologic Capacities The 5 C’s supporting relational inquiry Compassion
13. 13. Nursing Obligations and Oncologic Capacities The 5 C’s supporting relational inquiry Curious, Committed, Competent, Corresponding Class Presentations
14. 14. Relationship/Mutuality/Self
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Quizzes (15% each) | 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 | 30% |
| Post Card # 1 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 15% |
| Post Card # 2 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 20% |
| Social Identity Assignment | 1, 3, 6, 8 | 35% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.