Students will examine the standards and legislation that regulate professional nursing practice. Students will become more aware of Canadian health care system trends and issues and the role of nursing leadership in creating healthy practice environments which prioritize patient safety and quality patient care outcomes. Opportunities are provided to critically reflect on the evolution of nurse's work in related to issues of social justice and health equity. Students will also explore evidenced-informed practice as the relationship between practice, theory, and research and develop an inquiry-based approach to learning and nursing practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the Return to Registered Nurse Practice Program, or current BCCNM Registration, or permission of Associate Dean or designate. ***This course is only available for registration to students residing in Canada***
Students will examine the standards and legislation that regulate professional nursing practice. Students will become more aware of Canadian health care system trends and issues and the role of nursing leadership in creating healthy practice environments which prioritize patient safety and quality patient care outcomes. Opportunities are provided to critically reflect on the evolution of nurse's work in related to issues of social justice and health equity. Students will also explore evidenced-informed practice as the relationship between practice, theory, and research and develop an inquiry-based approach to learning and nursing practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the Return to Registered Nurse Practice Program, or current BCCNM Registration, or permission of Associate Dean or designate. ***This course is only available for registration to students residing in Canada***
