This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.

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Graduate Nurse with English as an Additional
Language

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GNEA 1102 cr-5.5
Nursing Theory I

Students will acquire knowledge and skills, particularly communication skills, essential for the care of clients. Nursing skills will be emphasized. Selected nursing skills will be practiced. Students will become familiar with nursing in Canada, teaching/learning theory, health promotion, the nursing process and the Allen Model of Nursing.

Corequisites: EASL 1100 and GNEA 1103

GNEA 1103 cr-1
Canadian Culture and the Health Care Environment

Students will examine social epidemiology, health seeking behaviour and the health care delivery context in Canada with reference to client and professional values and expectations.

Corequisites: EASL 1100 and GNEA 1102

GNEA 1201 cr-8.5
Nursing Theory II

Students will use the nursing process in planning care for clients with medical-surgical health challenges. They will discuss the Erickson model of human development and will examine legal, ethical and professional issues.

Prerequisites: EASL 1100 and GNEA 1102 and 1103
Corequisites: EASL 1200 and GNEA 1202

GNEA 1202 cr-9.5
Nursing Experience

The 20 week clinical experience students will provide nursing care for two to four clients with adaptation problems. The units used are adult medical, surgical and extended care.

Prerequisites: EASL 1100 and GNEA 1102 and GNEA 1103
Corequisites: EASL 1200 and GNEA 1201

GNEA 1301 cr-8.5
Nursing Theory III

Students will review theory required for the nurse registration examination with an emphasis on maternal, child and mental health nursing. They will practice writing multiple choice examinations.

Prerequisites: EASL 1200 and GNEA 1201 and 1202
Corequisites: EASL 1230, GNEA 1302

GNEA 1302 cr-3
Practicum

Students integrate knowledge and skills in the care of adult medial, surgical or extended care clients. Students will gradually assume more clients and function as beginning nurse practitioners.

Prerequisites: EASL 1200, GNEA 1201 and 1202
Corequisites: EASL 1300 and GNEA 1301