PNUR 100 Professional Practice I

School of Health and Human Services

PNUR 100 Professional Practice I is a theory course that introduces the profession of Practical Nursing and the BC legislation that informs the practice. The history of nursing and, specifically, the evolution of Practical Nursing in the Canadian health care system are discussed. The philosophy and foundational concepts of the PNP are explored.

Notes:

Course outcomes will be met through an examination and exploration of the following concepts:

· Legislation that governs Practical Nursing practice.

· Introduction to Practical Nursing professional practice.

· History of Practical Nursing.

· Philosophy of the Practical Nursing Curriculum.

· Introduction to ethical practice.

· Introduction to leadership.

· Interprofessional practice.

· Diversity.

· Cultural sensitivity and awareness.

· Awareness of own culture.

· Academic writing.

· Self-reflection (reflective writing).

· Self-care.

· Stress management.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nurse Program

Corequisite: PNUR 101, PNUR 102

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.

Transfer Agreements

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Course Details
Total number of weeks5
Total Credits
Total Hours25
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture5

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe how legislation, professional standards, ethics and practice expectations inform nursing practice
  2. Identify and discuss professional self‐regulation and the implication for individual responsibilities and accountabilities of the Practical Nurse
  3. Explain the role and responsibility of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
  4. Describe how the philosophy of caring guides nursing practice
  5. Describe how self-reflection and reflective journal writing enhances learning in nursing practice
  6. Cite some examples of self-care strategies for the nurse
  7. Discuss the partnership of nursing (Registered Nursing, Registered Psychiatric Nursing, Licensed Practical Nursing)
  8. Recognize and respect the diversity of other health care roles, responsibilities and competencies
  9. Identify and explain the influence of interprofessional collaborative relationships on quality practice environments
  10. Demonstrate the ability to access and assess current and relevant scholarly resources to prepare for nursing practice
  11. Understand how cultural diversity, sensitivity and awareness influence professional practice
  12. Discuss ethical decision-making principles through case studies
  13. Discuss theories of nursing leadership
  14. Identify key competencies associated with effective leadership, management and followership

Teaching and Learning Approach

The course is designed to introduce participants to the profession of nursing and the philosophical foundations and foundational concepts of the nursing program. Teaching and learning approaches are designed to engage the participants actively in experiencing many of the values and beliefs in the program philosophy. The participants use resources and engage actively in dialogue (written and oral), individually and in small and large groups. Pre-readings and learning activities are assigned each week. These provide the foundation for the class. Therefore, all students need to complete these to enable meaningful and active participation in the class. The premise here is that learning among students is co-created and enriched through the sharing of reflections and learning experiences with one another. Other methods of learning may include guest speakers, role-playing, debates, simulation, & problem-based scenarios as a few examples.

Learning Resources

Required: BCCNM: Current British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) documents Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P., Hall, A., Astle, B. J., & Duggleby, W. (2018). Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (6th ed.). Elsevier.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. The Evolution of Practical Nursing: A Historical Perspective 2. Practical Nursing: Legislation, Professional Organizations, and Self-Regulation Foundations of Ethical Practice in Nursing 3. Cultural Sensitivity: Embracing Diversity and Understanding Your Own Culture 4. Wellness for Nurses: Self-Care, Stress Management, and Reflection 5. Leadership and Collaboration in Interprofessional Practice Ethical Practice Summative Assessment

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Ethical Case Study Assignment1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 1430%
Role of an LPN Assignment Ethical Practice Summative1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1130%
Assessment12, 13, 1430%
Professional Portfolio Submission (Pebble Pad)1-1410%
Total100%

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
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.