GNUR 412 Professional Nursing in the Canadian Health Care System will introduce international nurses to the structure of the Canadian health care system, and the roles and scopes of practice of nurses working within it. Theoretical foundations of professional nursing practice will provide a basis for understanding and examining Standards of Practice and ethical responsibilities within nursing. The significance of health promotion and holistic health care will underscore how nurses can provide care that strives to help clients gain or retain quality of life and reduce health disparities within diverse populations.
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:
- Identify the key principles and practices that form the Canadian health care system and how they compare to, or differ from, other health care systems
- Name and describe the 5 key principles of the Canadian Health Act (1984)
- Explore the different roles of nurses in the Canadian Health care system and the professional organizations that guide and regulate those roles
- Discuss the theoretical foundations of nursing practice in Canada/North America
- Describe the ethical and legal obligations of Canadian Nurses
- Define health promotion as it relates to the role of nursing and the maintenance of the Canadian Health Care System
- Describe ‘professionalism’ as it applies to nurses and other members of the health care team
- Identify how Canadian nurses work as a member of an interprofessional health care team
- Identify variables that influence a person’s acceptance of, and access to, healthcare services.
- Describe variables that influence how nursing services are delivered and how the Canadian Health Care System functions currently, and in the future
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 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
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.