Ottawa Valley (Pembroke)

Our Program

This program, offered in collaboration with the University of Ottawa, educates nurses at the undergraduate level through an approach that encourages self-direction, critical thinking and life-long learning in the field of nursing science. Students enrolling in the collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program can study at either the University or College site. Some courses at the Pembroke Campus are delivered via teleconference from the University of Ottawa.

Learning occurs in a variety of settings and through various delivery methods including classrooms, laboratories, simulations, health facilities, online and independent study. The practical experience may require shift work and weekends. Clinical placements take place in health care agencies throughout Renfrew County and students are responsible for all travel arrangements and related costs.

Students focus on the promotion maintenance and restoration of health and quality of life for individuals, families and communities. Graduates also contribute to the development of nursing as an art and a science and address the challenges facing the health care system. Acting within the context of a multidisciplinary team, BScN graduates are in high demand and may work in hospitals, community health agencies, and long-term care facilities across Canada and around the world.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Enjoy the challenges of working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Like working with others as a member of a team or in a leadership role.
• Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Are dedicated patient advocates.

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Your Career

Employment settings: hospitals, rehabilitation centres, long-term care, health departments, community clinics, schools, private industry, government, developing countries and disaster-relief areas.

The legislated Scope of Practice for nurses from the College of Nurses of Ontario is: "The practice of nursing is the promotion of health, and the assessment of, the provision of care for, and the treatment of health
conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative, and
rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function" (CNO 2004).

Graduates must be licensed by the College of Nurses of Ontario in order to practise in Ontario.

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Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Level: 01		Hours
ANP1105	Anatomy and Physiology 1 An introduction to tissue and cell morphology, biochemistry of the cell and physiological concepts including diffusion, osmosis and membrane transport mechanisms. Anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular, blood, lymphatic and respiratory systems. Introduction to the control mechanisms: concepts of homeostasis, nervous and endocrine systems. (3 Credits). Prerequisites: OAC or 4U biology. (Previously ANP1101 and ANP1303).	42.0
ENL1100P	Workshop in Essay Writing This course covers intensive practice in academic essay writing. Emphasis is on grammatical and well reasoned expository writing, essay organization, preparation of research papers, and proper acknowledgment of sources. Frequent written exercises and development of composition skills.	42.0
HSS1101	Determinants of Health Care Review of the basics of health sciences including the concepts of health and wellness, illness and disease. Examine the determinants of health including the biological, psychological, sociological and environmental determinants of health. Study of healthy lifestyles, prevention of disease and life's challenges. (3 credits)	42.0
NSG1001	Bscn Elective Level 1 A course from another program of study which is approved by the Nursing department as an appropriate elective for the BScN program. (3 credits)	42.0
PSY1101	Introduction to Experimental Psychology Object and method of psychology. Heredity, environment, human development. Nervous system, consciousness. Sensory processes, perception, cognition, memory, language, and thought. Learning. (3 credits)	42.0

Level: 02		Hours
ANP1106	Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy of the skeleton, including the axial and appendicular skeleton. Anatomy of skeletal muscles of the trunk and limbs. Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system including receptors, the sensory and motor pathways, the lower and higher functions of the central nervous system. (3 credits) Previously ANP1102. Prerequisites OAC or 4U biology. (Previously ANP1102.)	42.0
ANP1107	Anatomy and Physiology III Anatomy and physiology of the endocrine regulation of metabolism, the digestive system, the reproductive system, and the urinary system; acid/base and water balance. (3 credits) Previously ANP1304. Prerequisites OAC or 4U biology.	42.0
BAC2100	Microbiology and Immunology The course is designed to lay a coherent foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge for sound nursing practice in relation to infectious diseases and problems of cross-infection. The course will include: BASIC MICROBIOLOGY. The nature of bacteria, their habitats, cultivation and identification; sterilization, disinfections and the principles of aseptic technique; major bacterial groups and their importance in disease, mode of transmission and control. VIROLOGY. The nature of viruses, their importance in medical and nursing practice and the special problems they present. IMMUNOLOGY. Principles of immunity and the theory and practice of immunization. (3 credits)	42.0
NSG2001	Bscn Elective Level 2 A course from another program of study which is approved by the Nursing department as an appropriate elective for the BScN program. (3 credits)	42.0
PHI1370	Philosophical Issues in Health Care Basic philosophical questions and theories about the nature of human beings and the meaning of life. Special emphasis is placed on how such questions arise in the context of the health-care professions. Readings from classical and contemporary sources. (3 credits)	42.0

Level: 03		Hours
HSS2381	Measurement and Data Analysis Introduction to measurement and data analysis in health sciences. Use of computer applications to analyze, manage and present scientific data. Focus on application of such concepts as central tendency, variability, measuring association and testing hypotheses, within the health sciences. This course cannot be combined for credits with PSY2106. (3 credits)	42.0
NSG2317L	Health Assessment (Lab) Principles and application of holistic health assessment. Emphasis in norms and risk factors for children, adult and seniors. Clinical practice in simulation environment. Lab. (Previously NSG1315, NSG1316.) Prerequisites: 24 university credits including ANP1105, ANP1106, ANP1107.	39.0
NSG2317T	Health Assessment (Theory) Principles and application of holistic health assessment. Emphasis in norms and risk factors for children, adult and seniors. Clinical practice in simulation environment. Theory. Prerequisites: 24 university credits including ANP1105, ANP1106, ANP1107. (Previously NSG1315, NSG1316.)	29.0
NSG4400	Bscn Elective Level 3 A course from another program of study which is approved by the Nursing department as an appropriate elective for the BScN program. (3 credits)	42.0
PHS4300	Pathophysiology Etiology of disease states, causes and mechanisms of pathology, preventive measures and corrective therapies. (3 credits) Prerequisites: ANP1105, ANP1106, and ANP1107.	42.0
PSY2114	Lifespan Psychology Developmental psychology from birth to old age. (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSY1101	42.0

Level: 04		Hours
NSG2113C	Introduction to Nursing Science (C) Introduction to the discipline of nursing and to the profession in the Canadian health care context. Focus on concepts related to nursing science, as well as professional nursing roles and responsibilities in primary health care. Theory. Previously NSG1110, NSG1120. (3 credits includes NSG2113S) Prerequisite(s): 24 university credits including ANP1105, ANP1106, ANP1107. Prerequisite or Corequisite PHA3112.	26.0
NSG2113S	Introduction to Nursing Science (s) Introduction to the discipline of nursing and to the profession in the Canadian health care context. Focus on concepts related to nursing science, as well as professional nursing roles and responsibilities in primary health care. Small group discussion. Previously NSG1110, NSG1120. Prerequisites: 24 university credits including ANP1105, ANP1106, ANP1107. Co-requisites: PHA3112	16.0
NSG2313L	Introduction to Nursing Practice (L) Health assessment of individuals in simulation environments and selected health care settings. Selection, implementation and evaluation of individualized health promotion interventions across the lifespan. (Previously NSG1135.) Prerequisites and/or Co-requisites: NSG2317L and NSG2317T / NSG2113S and NSG2113C.	60.0
NSG2313P	Introduction to Nursing Practice (P) Health assessment of individuals in selected health care settings. Selection, implementation and evaluation of individualized health promotion interventions across the lifespan. (3 credits includes NSG2313L) Previously NSG1135. Prerequisites and/or Co-requisites: NSG2317L and NSG2317T / NSG2113S and NSG2113C. Prerequisites and/or Co-requisites: NSG2317L and NSG2317T / NSG2113S and NSG2113C.	57.0
NSG3301	Research in Nursing Introduction to nursing research paradigms and nursing research methodologies. Selection of research relevant to nursing practice. Introduction to critical appraisal of published nursing research studies. Strategies for knowledge transfer. (3 credits) Prerequisites or corequisites: HSS2381 (Previously NSG3302.) This course cannot be combined for credits with HSS3101. Prerequisites: HSS2381	42.0
NSG4401	Bscn Elective Level 4 A course from another program of study which is approved by the Nursing department as an appropriate elective for the BScN program. (3 credits)	42.0
PHA3112	Clinical Pharmacology This course is a comprehensive study of drugs with instruction on their action on the human organism, as well as their toxicities and their method of administration. Particular emphasis is placed on the observations incumbent on nurses and problems of drug administration. (3 credits)	42.0

Level: 05		Hours
NSG3107	Family-Centered Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illness Concepts and principles of nursing care of children with acute and chronic illness. Emphasis on family-centered care, assessment and nursing management of children at home and across health care settings. (3 credits) Prerequisites: NSG2313L and NSG2313P and PHA3112 and PHS4300 Co-requisites: NSG3307L and NSG3307P	42.0
NSG3111	Care of the Childbearing Family Theoretical and research-based nursing care of childbearing families in hospital, home and community settings. Emphasis on maternal-infant care in situations of normality and risk. Concepts include family-centered perinatal health care, transitions to parenthood, family adaptation, coping and resources. (3 credits) Prerequisites: NSG2313L and NSG2313P and PHA3112 and PHS4300 Co-requisites: NSG3311L and NSG3311P and NSG3311S	42.0
NSG3127	Nursing Professionalism & Ethics Scope and standards of nursing practice. In-depth examination of ethical and legal practice situations and dilemmas. Emphasis on values clarification, professional image, professional socialization and interprofessional practice. (3 credits) Prerequisites: NSG2313L and NSG2313P	42.0
NSG3307L	Practicum: Family-Centered Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illness Family-centered care of children experiencing acute and chronic illness. Practice in health care and simulation settings. Lab portion. Prerequisites: NSG2313L and NSG2313P Co-requisites: NSG3107 and NSG3307P	21.0
NSG3307P	Practicum: Family-Centered Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illness Family-centered care of children experiencing acute and chronic illness. Practice in health care and simulation settings. (3 credits includes NSG3307L) Prerequisites: NSG2313L and NSG2313P Co-requisites: NSG3107 and NSG3307L	96.0
NSG3311L	Practicum: Childbearing Family (L) Nursing care of childbearing families in different settings, such as hospitals, public health, community-based agencies, home or simulation environments. This takes place in a lab setting. Prerequisites: NSG2317L and NSG2317T Co-requisites: NSG3111 and NSG3311P and NSG3311S	24.0
NSG3311P	Practicum: Childbearing Family Nursing care of childbearing families in different settings, such as hospitals, public health, community-based agencies, home or simulation environments. (3 credits includes NSG3311L and NSG3311S). Prerequisites: NSG2317L and NSG2317T Co-requisites: NSG3111 and NSG3311L and NSG3311S	78.0
NSG3311S	Practicum: Childbearing Family (s) Nursing care of childbearing families in different settings, such as hospitals, public health, community-based agencies, home or simulation environments. This takes place in a classroom setting. Prerequisites: NSG2317L and NSG2317T Co-requisites: NSG3111 and NSG3311L and NSG3311P	15.0

Level: 06		Hours
NSG3103C	Theory in Nursing Theory structure, evaluation, philosophical underpinnings and use in explaining phenomena of interest to the discipline are explored. A variety of theories and models, as well as their relevance and implications for nursing practice are emphasized throughout the course. (3 credits) Prerequisites: PHI1370	42.0
NSG3105	Care of Adults Experiencing Illness Concepts and principles for nursing care of adults experiencing acute and chronic illnesses with stable or predictable outcomes, across health care settings and throughout the care continuum. (3 credits) Prerequisites: NSG2313L and NSG2313P and PHA3112 and PHS4300 Co-requisites: NSG3305L and NSG3305P	42.0
NSG3137P	Practicum: Mental Health (P) Care of individuals with mental health issues. Application of therapeutic interaction, relationship skills, family assessment and support in simulation environments and health care settings. (3 credits) Note that NSG3137P includes NSG3137W (workshops) Prerequisites: NSG2313L and NSG2313P Co-requisites: NSG3137W and NSG3320	96.0
NSG3137W	Practicum: Mental Health Nursing -W Care of individuals with mental health issues. Application of therapeutic interaction, relationship skills, family assessment and support in simulation environments and health care settings. Note that NSG3137W includes NSG3137P (clinical). Prerequisites: NSG2313L and NSG2313P Co-requisites: NSG3137P and NSG3320	21.0
NSG3305L	Practicum: Care of Adults Experiencing Illness (Lab) Clinical practice focused on care of adults, experiencing acute and chronic illnesses with stable or preditable outcomes, throughout the care continuum and across settings (simulation and health care). This takes place in a lab setting. Prerequisites: NSG2317L and NSG2317T Co-requisites: NSG3105 and NSG3305P	21.0
NSG3305P	Practicum: Care of Adults Experiencing Illness Clinical practice focused on care of adults, experiencing acute and chronic illnesses with stable or preditable outcomes, throughout the care continuum and across settings (simulation and health care). (3 credits includes NSG3305L) Prerequisites: NSG2317L and NSG2317T Co-requisites: NSG3105 and NSG3305L	96.0
NSG3320	Mental Health Nursing Theoretical foundations of the nursing care of individuals with mental health issues and mental disorders. Emphasis is placed on development of therapeutic communication skills and relationships, family support and community resources. (3 credits) Prerequisites: NSG2313L and NSG2313P Co-requisites: NSG3137P and NSG3137W	42.0

Level: 07		Hours
NSG3123	Community Health Nursing Introduction to theory, principles and practice of community health nursing, including health promotion, maintenance, prevention and epidemiology. Encompasses community-based assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation with individuals, families and community-as-client. (3 credits) Prerequisites: NSG2113C and NSG2113S and NSG2313L and NSG2313P Co-requisites: NSG3323P and NSG3323W	42.0
NSG3323P	Practicum: Community Health Nursing Nursing practice with individuals, families, and communities-as-client in a variety of community health nursing roles and settings. Emphasis on community engagement, partnership, and working in collaboration to assess, plan, implement and evaluate community health interventions. (3 credits) Note that NSG3323P (practicum) includes NSG3323W (workshops). Prerequisites: NSG2313L and NSG2313P Co-requisites: NSG3123 and NSG3323W	96.0
NSG3323W	Practicum: Community Health Nursing Nursing practice with individuals, families, and communities-as-client in a variety of community health nursing roles and settings. Emphasis on community engagement, partnership, and working in collaboration to assess, plan, implement and evaluate community health interventions. Note that NSG3323W (workshops) includes NSG3323P (practicum) Prerequisites: NSG2313L and NSG2313P Co-requisites: NSG3123 and NSG3323P	21.0
NSG4330	Complex Nursing Care Focus on an in-depth examination of complex nursing practice situations with selected populations. Exploration of the independent and interdependent nursing roles in the care of individuals/groups/communities with complex needs. (3 credits) Prerequisite and/or Corequisites: NSG3123. Prerequisites: NSG3105 and NSG3107 and NSG3111 and NSG3320	42.0
NSG4430L	Practicum: Complex Nursing Care (L) Nursing practice in complex care situations with individuals, groups and/or communities. Nursing management of complex health, family, community or social issues in community, primary or tertiary care settings. Prerequisite and/or corequisite NSG3323P, NSG3323W (courses may have been taken in previous levels). Prerequisites: NSG3137P and NSG3137W and NSG3305L and NSG3305P and NSG3307L and NSG3307P and NSG3311L and NSG3311P and NSG3311S Co-requisites: NSG4330 and NSG4430P	39.0
NSG4430P	Practicum: Complex Nursing Care Nursing practice in complex care situations with individuals, groups and/or communities. Nursing management of complex health, family, community or social issues in community, primary or tertiary care settings. (6 credits - Note that NSG4430P includes NSG4430L). Prerequisite and/or corequisite NSG3323P, NSG3323W (courses may have been taken in previous levels). Prerequisites: NSG3137P and NSG3137W and NSG3305L and NSG3305P and NSG3307L and NSG3307P and NSG3311L and NSG3311P and NSG3311S Co-requisites: NSG4330 and NSG4430L	195.0

Level: 08		Hours
HSS4120	IntERProfessional Health Care Practice Examination of clinical situations using case-based scenarios in interprofessional groups in class and simulation environments. Emphasis on identifying concepts and practicing competencies for interprofessional team work. Links to improved patient safety and clinical outcomes. (3 credits) Prerequisites: 81 university credits.	42.0
NSG4134A	Political and Economic Contexts of Health Care Historic, political, social and economic influences of nursing practice. Leadership and change theories are analyzed and strategies to influence policy and foster change in the health care system are examined. (3 credits) Prerequisites: 12 credits of NSG courses at the 3000 level and above.	42.0
NSG4245	Practicum: Consolidation Promotes transition from student to beginning practitioner role through intensive practice in a selected practice are of interest to the student. Final clinical course emphasizing integration and synthesis of previously acquired knowledge and skill, and application of theory and research to nursing practice. (9 credits) Prerequisites: NSG4430L and NSG4430P	351.0

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Fees & Expenses

For information about fees please see the University of Ottawa website at: www.registrar.uottawa.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=3619

Books, supplies and uniforms cost approximately $10,500 for the program duration. Students should budget for additional costs for travel and parking at clinical agencies during their practicum experiences. Books and supplies can be purchased at the campus bookstore.

The Canadian Nurses Association RN Examination fee set by the College of Nurses of Ontario is approximately $450 and is payable in the final term.
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Admission Requirements  2012/20132011/2012

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Application Information

Application for admission to an Ontario University for Ontario Secondary School students - For applicants presently registered full-time in an Ontario high school, this application is available only at Ontario high schools.
Application for admission to an Ontario University - For applicants who wish to apply to an undergraduate program for full-time studies and who have never taken courses at University of Ottawa, this application is available online at www.ouac.on.ca form 105D and is used by all Canadians, permanent residents and all others who live in Canada.

Application for admission to an Ontario University - International applicants - For non-Canadian applicants outside Canada who are applying to an
undergraduate program for full-time studies, this application is available online at www.uottawa.ca/international. Canadians outside the country use www.ouac.on.ca form 105D.

For further information regarding admissions, contact the admissions
department at the University of Ottawa at 613-562-5315 or toll free at 1-877-868-8292 ext. 5315.

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Additional Information

This Full-time day program is offered on the Pembroke and Woodroffe Campuses. In addition, the program is offered at the University of Ottawa Campus.
Note 1: Upon admission to the program, students are required to submit documentation of an entry immunization record, police records check including vulnerable sector and level C CPR. In subsequent years, clinical requirements including N95 mask fit testing, TB test, seasonal influenza vaccine and repeat police records check and CPR re-certification must be submitted.

Note 2: Clinical placements receive large numbers of health science students and there may be times during your program of study that require you to attend evening and/or weekend clinical experiences. Clinical placements may occur anywhere in Renfrew County and transportation must be provided by the student.
Note 3: Students who have been out of clinical practice for six months or more must successfully complete a remedial program before they can proceed to a practicum course.

In order to meet the suitability to practice requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario, an applicant has to provide a clear original Canadian Police information Centre Criminal Record Check that has been completed in the last six months. If you do not meet this requirement, your application may be referred to the Registration Committee for further consideration, with no guarantee that it will be approved. For more information on the requirements to become a practicing RN, go to the website of the College of Nurses of Ontario:

www.cno.org/en/become-a-nurse/new-applicants/ontario1/requirements-for- becoming-a-nurse-in-ontario

For more information, please contact Judith Lafleur at 613-735-4700 ext. 2774 or lafleuj@algonquincollege.com. For more information regarding admissions, contact the admissions department at the University of Ottawa at 613-562-5315 or toll free at 1-877-868-8292 ext. 5315.

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