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.

Introduction to indigenous governance and resurgence through contemporary perspectives on the political relationship between Indigenous people and the state in Canada.

An introduction to Indigenous Peoples' philosophies and regeneration of ways of knowing, indigeneity, cultural and ceremonial life.

An introduction to research and writing skills through an introductory review of contemporary Indigenous and settler decolonization.

Introductory Cree II is a general introduction to Plains Cree (Y dialect) grammar and vocabulary with an emphasis in the practice in speaking and working in the language laboratory.

Introductory Cree I is a general introduction to Plains Cree (Y dialect) grammar, and vocabulary with an emphasis in the practice in speaking and working in the language laboratory.

The course prepares learners with the knowledge and capabilities for working within complex interprofessional environments in health care. It focuses on six key interprofessional competencies (patient/client/family/community-centred care, interprofessional communication, role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional conflict resolution and collaborative leadership). The course culminates with the application of knowledge to authentic scenarios and demonstration of effective collaborative teamwork.

This course in mental health provides opportunities to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to promote wellness, through safe, ethical nursing practice, in a variety of contexts. The focus will be mental well-being throughout the lifespan. Learning experiences will provide students an understanding of the mental health nursing process. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 6 weeks.

The course provides a hands on approach to evidence-informed nursing practice. This includes formulating clinical questions, systematic searching of electronic databases, reading, interpreting and critically appraising health research. Emphasis is on developing thinking and information literacy skills necessary to be an astute research consumer, and using evidence to inform clinical decision making.

The course builds upon the personal leadership foundations of NS2005. It explores the organization of healthcare systems, concepts of healthcare management and care delivery models. The course provides an overview of healthcare policy and the roles of the nurse in influencing health policy, and facilitating change within healthcare systems.