Professional Nursing Practice in Canada

This course will examine the role of the Registered Nurse, in a variety of different practice settings. The Canadian context will frame the professional standards and the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse. Students will study the ethics, principles and legalities of practice within the Canadian Health Care System. This course will introduce many concepts such as the Circle of Care; intraprofessional practice; interprofessional practice; and multidisciplinary teams. Students will be introduced to Canadian Professional Nursing Organizations. Students will study various forms of professional communication, including formal documentation.