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This pathophysiology course delves into the abnormal physiological processes that underlie diseases, with a particular emphasis on prevalent disorders affecting different body systems. Various disorders associated with different body systems will be explored, covering their manifestations, causes, and potential complications.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NP1205 - Nursing Theory (3)
    • NP1250 - Health Assessment (3)
    • NP1280 - Communications in Nursing (3)
    • NP1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (6)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP1400 - Nursing Across the Lifespan (3)
    • NP1410 - Practical Nursing Theory II (3)
    • NP1450 - Clinical Nursing Skills (3)
    • NP1480 - Medication Administration (2)
    • NP1700 - Introduction to Pharmacology (3)

This study involves investigating the impact of drugs on the human body, encompassing their therapeutic effects, side effects, adverse reactions, and potential interactions with other drugs. It also delves into familiar drug classifications and specific medications, including herbal preparations, within each classification.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NP1205 - Nursing Theory (3)
    • NP1250 - Health Assessment (3)
    • NP1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (6)
    • NP1280 - Communications in Nursing (3)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP1450 - Clinical Nursing Skills (3)
    • NP1400 - Nursing Across the Lifespan (3)
    • NP1410 - Practical Nursing Theory II (3)
    • NP1600 - Introduction to Pathophysiology (3)
    • NP1480 - Medication Administration (2)
VA3

Tue, Thu from 8:30 to 9:50

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Fairview Campus

Instructor

Cost

$656.88

Open: 8 of 32 spots filled

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VS1

Thu from 10:00 to 10:50

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Fairview Campus

Instructor

Open: 8 of 32 spots filled

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A4

Tue, Thu from 8:30 to 9:50

May 4 2026 - Aug 20 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room HEC201

Instructor

Cost

$656.88

Open: 43 of 48 spots filled

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S1

Thu from 10:00 to 10:50

May 4 2026 - Aug 20 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room HEC201

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Open: 43 of 48 spots filled

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Introduction to practical nursing practice. Focus is on nursing care of adult clients and their families in a continuing care facility.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NP1400 - Nursing Across the Lifespan (3)
    • NP1410 - Practical Nursing Theory II (3)
    • NP1450 - Clinical Nursing Skills (3)
    • NP1600 - Introduction to Pathophysiology (3)
    • NP1700 - Introduction to Pharmacology (3)
    • NP1480 - Medication Administration (2)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP2110 - Practical Nursing Theory III (3)
    • NP2130 - Maternity Nursing Theory (3)
    • NP2150 - Pediatric Nursing Theory (3)

Exploration of legal and ethical implications in practical nursing. Focus is on incorporating nursing values and ethics, the nursing process, and the scope of practice into care of an individual with acute illness.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NP1400 - Nursing Across the Lifespan (3)
    • NP1410 - Practical Nursing Theory II (3)
    • NP1450 - Clinical Nursing Skills (3)
    • NP1480 - Medication Administration (2)
    • NP1600 - Introduction to Pathophysiology (3)
    • NP1700 - Introduction to Pharmacology (3)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP2100 - Practical Nursing Practice I (4)
    • NP2130 - Maternity Nursing Theory (3)
    • NP2150 - Pediatric Nursing Theory (3)

Introduction to concepts, theories, and practices for practical nursing of maternity clients and their families. Focus is on family-centered care and client teaching for childbearing families.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NP1400 - Nursing Across the Lifespan (3)
    • NP1410 - Practical Nursing Theory II (3)
    • NP1450 - Clinical Nursing Skills (3)
    • NP1480 - Medication Administration (2)
    • NP1600 - Introduction to Pathophysiology (3)
    • NP1700 - Introduction to Pharmacology (3)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP2100 - Practical Nursing Practice I (4)
    • NP2110 - Practical Nursing Theory III (3)
    • NP2150 - Pediatric Nursing Theory (3)

Introduction to concepts, theories, and practices for practical nursing of pediatric clients and their families. Focus is on family-centered care and client teaching for families with children.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NP1400 - Nursing Across the Lifespan (3)
    • NP1410 - Practical Nursing Theory II (3)
    • NP1450 - Clinical Nursing Skills (3)
    • NP1480 - Medication Administration (2)
    • NP1600 - Introduction to Pathophysiology (3)
    • NP1700 - Introduction to Pharmacology (3)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP2100 - Practical Nursing Practice I (4)
    • NP2110 - Practical Nursing Theory III (3)
    • NP2130 - Maternity Nursing Theory (3)

Introduction to practical nursing for mental health clients. Focus is on the promotion of mental health, prevention and management of mental illness, and community resources.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NP2100 - Practical Nursing Practice I (4)
    • NP2110 - Practical Nursing Theory III (3)
    • NP2130 - Maternity Nursing Theory (3)
    • NP2150 - Pediatric Nursing Theory (3)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP2250 - Community Nursing Theory (3)

Introduction to concepts, theories, and practices of community health nursing. Focus is on health promotion strategies for communities as client.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NP2100 - Practical Nursing Practice I (4)
    • NP2110 - Practical Nursing Theory III (3)
    • NP2130 - Maternity Nursing Theory (3)
    • NP2150 - Pediatric Nursing Theory (3)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP2230 - Mental Health Nursing Theory (3)

Application of practical nursing theory in an acute medical and surgical setting for nursing care of adult clients and their families. Focus is on acute variations of chronic illness in a hospital setting.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NP2100 - Practical Nursing Practice I (4)
    • NP2110 - Practical Nursing Theory III (3)
    • NP2130 - Maternity Nursing Theory (3)
    • NP2150 - Pediatric Nursing Theory (3)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP2350 - Transition to Professional Practice (1)
VAC1

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Feb 23 2026 - Apr 17 2026

Fairview Campus

Instructor

Cost

$1313.76

Open: 5 of 32 spots filled

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VAC2

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Feb 23 2026 - Apr 17 2026

Fairview Campus

Instructor

Cost

$1313.76

Open: 6 of 8 spots filled

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AC1

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Jun 22 2026 - Aug 14 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Varies

Instructor

Cost

$1313.76

Open: 26 of 48 spots filled

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Introduction into career planning and preparation for graduate practice. Focus is on resume writing, job interview preparation, registration requirements, and developing a study plan for the licensure examination.

Requisites:

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP2300 - Practical Nursing Practice III (3)

A concentrated clinical practice experience for consolidation of practical nurse theory and practice. Focus is on Entry-Level Competencies for LPNs and transition to graduate practice.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NP2330 - Practical Nursing Practice II (6)
    • NP2350 - Transition to Professional Practice (1)

The focus is the application of human anatomy and physiology to the concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology. The course focuses on alterations to normal physiology and introduces the concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in relation to alterations in health.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NS1205 - Foundations for Success in Nursing (4)
    • NS1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (6)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • MI1330 - Medical Microbiology for Health Care Professionals (3)

The course develops an understanding of self as a learner in a health professions context. It explores the foundations of professional nursing, relational practice and therapeutic communication. The course promotes reflection on personal perspectives and experiences to understand one's own attitudes, beliefs, and values. It fosters resilience and explores strategies for self-management and growth.

Requisites:

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NS1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (6)

This course explores the impact of life challenges on health and development, with a strengths-based focus and understanding of Goals of Care.

Requisites:

  • Different logic:
    • Complete the following:
      • NS1205 - Foundations for Success in Nursing (4)
      • NS1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (6)

    • Different logic:
      • Completed or concurrently enrolled in:
        • MI1330 - Medical Microbiology for Health Care Professionals (3)
        • NS1240 - Foundations of Nursing I (3)
        • NS1250 - Nursing Practice - Health Assessment and Nursing Process (4)
A3

Fri from 13:00 to 15:50

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room HEC203

Instructor

Cost

$717.63

Open: 49 of 65 spots filled

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B3

Fri from 8:30 to 11:20

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room HEC203

Instructor

Cost

$717.63

Open: 60 of 65 spots filled

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A4

Wed, Thu from 15:00 to 17:50

May 4 2026 - Jun 12 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room HEC203

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Cost

$717.63

Open: 31 of 65 spots filled

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This course explores the meanings of health and healing. It highlights the diversity of beliefs, values, and perceptions of health. The course introduces the Canadian Health Care System, conceptual frameworks of health promotion, determinants of health, disease and injury prevention, and primary health care. The focus is on the nurse/client relationship in a relational practice context.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NS1205 - Foundations for Success in Nursing (4)
    • NS1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (6)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • MI1330 - Medical Microbiology for Health Care Professionals (3)
    • NS1250 - Nursing Practice - Health Assessment and Nursing Process (4)

The focus is on the health assessment of the adult, and expected health assessment findings throughout the lifespan. The course provides a beginning foundation of the nursing process as framework for developing assessment skills and use of clinical technologies necessary for determining client health status and provision of care.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NS1205 - Foundations for Success in Nursing (4)
    • NS1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (6)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • MI1330 - Medical Microbiology for Health Care Professionals (3)
    • NS1240 - Foundations of Nursing I (3)

Introduction to the structure of the human body and an introduction to human physiology.

Requisites:

  • Biology 30 or equivalent
A2

Mon, Wed from 8:30 to 11:20

Sep 3 2025 - Dec 20 2025

Grande Prairie Campus

Room HEC201

Instructor

Cost

$1435.26

Open: 63 of 65 spots filled

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B2

Thu from 8:30 to 11:20

Tue from 13:00 to 15:50

Sep 3 2025 - Dec 20 2025

Grande Prairie Campus

Room HEC203
Room HEC203

Instructor

Cost

$1435.26

Open: 44 of 65 spots filled

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C2

Fri from 8:30 to 11:20

Thu from 13:00 to 15:50

Sep 3 2025 - Dec 20 2025

Grande Prairie Campus

Room HEC203
Room HEC203

Instructor

Cost

$1435.26

Open: 27 of 65 spots filled

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D2

Mon, Fri from 14:00 to 16:50

Sep 3 2025 - Dec 20 2025

Grande Prairie Campus

Room HEC205

Instructor

Cost

$1435.26

Open: 15 of 36 spots filled

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VC

Mon, Fri from 14:00 to 16:50

Sep 3 2025 - Dec 20 2025

Fairview Campus

Remote

Instructor

Cost

$1435.26

Open: 8 of 32 spots filled

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A3

Fri from 8:30 to 11:20

Mon from 13:30 to 16:20

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room HEC201
Room HEC201

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Cost

$1435.26

Open: 41 of 65 spots filled

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An introduction to reading, understanding and interpreting comonly used statistics in published health sciences research. The course provides a hands-on approach to understanding measurement, sampling, and statistical analysis techniques commonly used in health care research. It introduces the concepts of information literacy, health data and big data in electronic datasets and the statistical techniques used to interpret this data in meaningful ways.

The focus is on evidence informed assessment and management of health challenges in both episodic and chronic illness. This course aligns with concepts from NS2160 and NS2210 intentional clinical learning activities.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NS1160 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I (3)
    • NS1240 - Foundations of Nursing I (3)
    • NS1250 - Nursing Practice - Health Assessment and Nursing Process (4)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NS2160 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II (6)
    • NS2210 - Introductory to Acute Care Nursing Practice I (6)

This practicum in acute care settings develops beginning knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical patient care for adults with episodic and chronic health challenges. Intentional clinical learning activities integrate evidence-informed knowledge from NS2200 and NS2160. The focus is on assessment, clinical reasoning, care planning, and documentation in paper and digital formats.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • NS1160 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I (3)
    • NS1240 - Foundations of Nursing I (3)
    • NS1250 - Nursing Practice - Health Assessment and Nursing Process (4)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NS2160 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II (6)
    • NS2200 - Foundations of Nursing II (3)