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An introduction to active music listening and music literature. Focus is on developing listening skills and awareness of musical style. A brief survey of Western art (classical) music is included.

Requisites:

  • No previous musical knowledge or skills required
Course Specifics

This course explores major movements in North American popular music. Topics include blues, jazz, hillbilly, country, musical theatre, folk, and rock music.

Requisites:

  • No musical knowledge or skill required
Course Specifics

This course introduces the foundations of professional nursing, nursing practice, nursing roles, and ethical practice within the Canadian healthcare system. Students will explore their identities as learners and future nurses, reflecting on personal values, beliefs, and experiences that shape their approach to nursing. The course also fosters resilience, self-management, and strategies for professional growth.

Requisites:

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP1250 - Health Assessment (3)
    • NP1280 - Communications in Nursing (3)
    • NP1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (6)
Course Specifics

Introduction to the nursing process and development of assessment skills. Incorporates the use of clinical technologies necessary to conduct a thorough health assessment. Focus is on individuals across the lifespan.

Requisites:

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP1205 - Nursing Theory (3)
    • NP1280 - Communications in Nursing (3)
    • NP1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (6)
Course Specifics

Introduction to the role of communication in professional nursing. Incorporates oral communication, therapeutic communication techniques, and interprofessional communication. Focus is on communication for the nurse-client relationship.

Requisites:

  • English 30-2 or equivalent

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP1205 - Nursing Theory (3)
    • NP1250 - Health Assessment (3)
    • NP1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (6)
Course Specifics

Introduction to the principles of growth and development and factors that influence growth and development. Focus is on nursing implications associated with the application of growth and development principles to client care.

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:
    • 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)
Course Specifics

Exploration of evidence-informed practice, scope of practice for practical nurses, and critical thinking. Focus is on incorporating the nursing process and nursing values into care for an individual with chronic illness.

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)
    • NP1450 - Clinical Nursing Skills (3)
    • NP1480 - Medication Administration (2)
    • NP1600 - Introduction to Pathophysiology (3)
    • NP1700 - Introduction to Pharmacology (3)
Course Specifics

Development of skills for practical nursing. Focus is on skill attainment, clinical reasoning, clinical judgement, safe nursing practice, and safe client care.

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)
    • NP1480 - Medication Administration (2)
    • NP1600 - Introduction to Pathophysiology (3)
    • NP1700 - Introduction to Pharmacology (3)
Course Specifics

Development of mathematics for practical nursing practice. Focus is on calculating dosages for medication administration for clients across the lifespan.

Requisites:

  • Complete All of the following:
    • Complete the following:
      • NP1205 - Nursing Theory (3)
      • NP1250 - Health Assessment (3)
      • NP1280 - Communications in Nursing (3)
      • NP1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (6)
    • Mathematics 20-2 or equivalent

    • Concurrently enrolled in:
      • 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)
Course Specifics

Introduction to the structure, organization, and functions of the human body.

Requisites:

  • Biology 30 or equivalent

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • NP1205 - Nursing Theory (3)
    • NP1250 - Health Assessment (3)
    • NP1280 - Communications in Nursing (3)
Course Specifics

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)
Course Specifics

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)
Course Specifics

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)
Course Specifics

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)
Course Specifics

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)
Course Specifics

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)
Course Specifics

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)
Course Specifics

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)
Course Specifics

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)
Course Specifics
AC2

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Jun 22 2026 - Aug 14 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

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Cost

$1313.76

Closed: 8 of 8 spots filled

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AC3

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Jun 22 2026 - Aug 14 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

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Instructor

KBedard

Cost

$1313.76

Closed: 8 of 8 spots filled

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AC4

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Jun 22 2026 - Aug 14 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

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Instructor

Cost

$1313.76

Closed: 8 of 8 spots filled

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AC1

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Jun 21 2027 - Aug 13 2027

Grande Prairie Campus

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Instructor

TBA

Cost

$1407.36

Open: 2 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)
Course Specifics