Orientation to Nursing Practice in Ontario

This theoretical course focuses on the nursing profession in Ontario and the roles and responsibilities of the Registered Practical Nurse. Students learn about the Canadian Healthcare system and relevant legislation as it applies to nursing in Ontario. The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Practice Standards and Guidelines, as well as salient legal and ethical principles, are explored in great detail to facilitate the development of the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and professional behaviours required to practice as a competent and autonomous professional. Students will research different nursing theories to identify the framework(s) that is congruent with their own unique perspective of nursing practice. This nursing theory and associated frameworks will guide them during their field clinical nursing practice. Leadership theories, styles, and approaches to public service and protection are also discussed. This course utilizes complex professional and client case scenarios and requires students to apply a problem based approach to learning. Students will develop skills at finding evidence and reviewing literature for salient concepts. A learning community will be created by which all students present their perspectives in a group discussion format on a wide variety of topics and support their discussion with valid and credible sources.

 

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