Introduction to the foundations of nursing as a profession including its heritage and practices. Examines UNB nursing curriculum and philosophy. This course introduces elements of academic writing and information literacy. Students with credit for NURS 2019 cannot count credit for NURS 1011.

Introduction to the theoretical foundation of professional relationships in nursing with a focus on self-awareness, communication, and caring.

Addresses physical and psychosocial assessment throughout the lifespan. The nurse's role in health promotion is explored. Includes a lab experience.

Explores the concepts of wellness, health and illness within the framework of primary health care.

Within various clinical settings, explores the concepts of wellness, health, and illness within the framework of primary health care. This course will be graded as Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR).

Introduction to core nursing concepts including nursing standards, professional issues (ethical and legal) primary health care, health promotion and disease prevention using elements of academic writing and information literacy. This course is intended for LPN Bridge students only.

Combines concepts essential for a comprehensive health assessment and safe delivery of medications in a complex care environment. Using a primary health care framework, the course will enhance clinical judgement, interpretation of clinical findings, and appropriate nursing actions that result from both. This course is intended for LPN Bridge students only. 

Includes theory and principles of pharmacology as they apply to nursing. Provides requisite knowledge to administer medications, provide client education and assess potential for adverse events related to drug and lifestyle issues. Theory will include basic legal and safety issues related to drug administration by the nurse.

Focuses on the impact/influences of long-term health challenges on individual clients and their families. Examines rehabilitative and supportive nursing practice.

Explores the experiences of persons living with mental illnesses and examines related nursing therapeutics.

In this integrative practice expericence, students will be provided opportunities to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while supporting individual clients and their families living with chronic health challenges. This course will be graded as Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR).

Focuses on promoting the health of childbearing families. Encompasses the childbearing experience. 

In various practice settings, students will be provided  opportunities to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while supporting individual clients and their families. Clinical placements will vary and may include chronic health, pediatrics, obstetrics and/or mental health. This course will be graded as Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR).

Facilitates an understanding of the history and organization of the Canadian healthcare system, current healthcare issues, and policy and government legislation that affects health.  NOTE: Credit will be given only to one of HSCI 3061 and NURS 3061.

The course examines the role of community health nurses within the context of population health. There is a focus on illness prevention, health promotion, and primary health care. Community development strategies are explored in terms of a trauma-informed, evidence-based, and harm-reduction approach.

The population health approach allows for the application of theory while acquiring skills in a community practice environment. Key concepts include health promotion, community development, and collaborative health-related change projects. This course will be graded as Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR).  

Examines the client’s experience of acute health challenges, with a focus on nursing therapeutics. 

Complements and supplements NURS 3071. This course will be graded as Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR). 

Explores theoretical foundations of nursing practice and research, including critical analysis of theories and concepts related to nursing.

Critically examines the purposes, processes, and utilization of research in health care. Explores the interaction between theory and evidence‐based practice.  

Note: Credit will only be given to one of HSCI 3092 or NURS 3092.

Provides knowledge on nutritional principles and their role in maintaining and restoring health.  

Explores professional health care practice issues and trends. Examines organizational theory and leadership roles of healthcare professionals. Explores the foundations of professional development and practice. NOTE: Credit will only be given to one of NURS 4142 or HSCI 4142.

A preceptored clinical experience in which student learning is facilitated by a registered nurse preceptor in one nursing practice setting and a nursing program representative in a faculty liaison role. This course will be graded as Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR).

An elective independent study program under the guidance of a faculty member is pursued on the basis of student interest in any area of nursing. Faculty approval required.

Explores clients’ experiences of complex health challenges. Examines related nursing therapeutics with an emphasis on clinical judgment and decision making. 

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to care for clients experiencing complex health challenges. Students will be expected to extend their care to the client’s family, as situations permit. Care settings may include home, hospital and/or community, and simulation lab.  Students will integrate and apply the theory examined in NURS 3071 and NURS 4321 in this course. This course will be graded as as Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR).

Introduces foundational theories and concepts related to the aging process and care of the older adult.