PNUR 200 Professional Practice III

School of Health and Human Services

PNUR 200 Professional Practice III integrates the concepts from previous professional practice courses and introduces learners to practice in the community. The role of the Practical Nurse as leader is emphasized in interactions with clients and their families, and other health care providers.

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Course Concepts

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

  • Legislation influencing Practical Nursing practice in the context of community care.
  • Practical Nursing professional practice.
  • Practical Nursing ethical practice.
  • Leadership in Practical Nursing practice.
  • Interprofessional practice.
  • Diversity in Practical Nursing practice.
  • Cultural safety.
  • Self-care.

Prerequisites: PNUR 113 with a CRG and PNUR 107, PNUR 108, PNUR 109, PNUR 110, and PNUR 112 all with a minimum of 70% and PNUR 111 with a minimum of 80%.

Corequisite: PNUR 201, PNUR 202, PNUR 203, PNUR 204

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Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – NoBlock Transfer – Nobctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks7
Total Credits
Total Hours20
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture~3

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Compare and contrast how legislation, professional standards, code of ethics and practice expectations influence the continuum of care in community mental health care services
  2. Identify and explain professional self‐regulation and the implication for individual responsibilities and accountability of the Practical Nurse in the continuum of care
  3. Explain and evaluate the influence of interprofessional collaborative relationships on a quality practice environment
  4. Consider the roles of other health care providers in determining one’s own professional and interprofessional roles
  5. Demonstrate the ability to access and assess current, relevant professional practice resources to prepare for nursing practice in community settings
  6. Explain the professional and legal responsibility of fostering community partnerships, ensuring cultural safety and inclusivity

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: Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P., Hall, A., Astle, B. J., & Duggleby, W. (2018). Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (6th ed.). Elsevier. G., Engel, J., & Shoalts, K. (2019). Study Guide to accompany Potter/Perry Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (6th ed.). Elsevier Canada.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Unit 1: Legislation Unit 2:Ethical Practice 2. Unit 3: Leadership in Practical Nursing 3. Unit 4: Cultural Diversity 4. Unit 5: Interprofessional Practice Unit 6: Professional Practice: Impact of Self-Regulation Unit 7: E-Portfolio Development ( Pebble Pad ) 5. Final Exam

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Nursing Leadership and Collaborative Practice Paper1-930%
Group Presentation: In Plain Sight1-930%
Professional Portfolio - Pebble Pad1-930%
Learning Hub Activities1-910%
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.