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Nursing
Graduates are prepared to be professional nurses who will practice in a variety of health-care settings. Central to our mission is the preparation of nurses who will work to enhance the quality of health of individuals, families, communities and society. Students seeking to enter a career in nursing choose McMaster for its self-directed, problem-based undergraduate curriculum that places students at the centre of all learning. A small-group learning context fosters close relationships between faculty and students – and among the students themselves, enabling learning to be customized to the strengths and needs of the group.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program promotes the development of nursing as a caring, client-centred, scientifically-based profession.
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Collaborative Nursing Program McMaster’s current nursing curriculum uses a problem-based, small group, self-directed educational model. Students may complete their McMaster (BScN) degree at one of three sites: McMaster University (www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/nursing) Mohawk College (www.mohawkcollege.ca) Conestoga College (www.conestogac.on.ca) Applicants will be considered for admission to each institution to which they apply. Applicants interested in either Mohawk or Conestoga colleges must apply through the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS).
Students attend the institution to which they are admitted for the entire four years of the program. Transfer from the colleges to the university site is not an option. Similarly, transfer from McMaster University to the colleges is not an option. Students from all three institutions will graduate with a McMaster University Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree upon successful completion of the program.
Our Teaching
Skills
As students progress in the BScN program, they will find an increasing emphasis on interpersonal skills, independent learning and development of leadership skills. Students have opportunities to indicate a preference for their clinical placements in Levels III and IV based upon their learning needs and interests. In Level IV students may request a professional practice placement in a Canadian Outpost/Northern or International setting.
The Canadian Nurses Association states that the knowledge, skills and judgement required by nurses of the 21st century “can only be acquired through the depth and diversity of a university education.” In McMaster’s BScN Program students learn how to:
The Health Sciences Library has recently been renovated to meet the needs of the 21st century learning environment. The focus of the design is on “people space” with a Learning Commons, an e-Classroom, study rooms, a reading pavilion and wireless access throughout.
behave professionally communicate professionally in a variety of forms (verbal, non-verbal and written) use concepts and theories from nursing, biological and behavioural sciences work effectively in groups as a team player help others learn (peers and patients) think critically and problem solve develop leadership skills engage in self and peer evaluation develop professional practice skills for a variety of settings.
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Level I Program The curriculum has been planned so that the study of nursing and its physiological, psychological, social sciences and humanities aspects are interrelated and span the entire program. Level I provides the foundational knowledge for developing professional competence as a nurse. Total = 30 units Required: 27 units, including: Health
Sciences 1BS0, 1LL3, 1H06 Nursing 1A00, 1F03, 1G03, 1I02, 1J02, 1K02 Psychology 1X03, 1XX3 (or 1N03, 1NN3 at Conestoga site only) Elective: (one 3 unit course of student’s choice)
Level I Course Descriptions Note: The unit value of a particular course is indicated by the last digit of the course code (i.e. 1AA3 = 3 units).
Health Sciences 1LL3
Nursing 1I02
Human Biochemistry I
Introduction to Nursing Practice
Introduction to proteins, DNA, RNA, chromosomes and their building blocks; gene expression; proteins, carbohydrates and fats as fuels in the production of energy for living, including nutritional aspects.
This course introduces students to the scope of professional practice and the meaning of caring in nursing. Students will learn assessment skills, communication, and intervention skills in the clinical laboratory.
Health Sciences 1H06
Nursing 1J02
Human Physiology and Anatomy I
Professional Nursing Practice I
A study of anatomy and physiology of the communication and locomotion systems, and the systems maintaining homeostasis.
Students will extend their knowledge of professional practice in the clinical laboratory focusing on healthy adults. Students will apply knowledge of growth and development, professional relationships and narrative enquiry to healthy persons across the lifespan.
Health Sciences 1BS0 Biosafety Training BSL 1 biosafety training for the handling of non-pathogenic bacteria, cell lines, blood and body fluids or mammalian tissues based on federal Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines.
Nursing 1A00 Introduction to Health and Safety Introduction to safety guidelines at McMaster University, acceptable safety conduct and positive safety attitudes and practices in laboratories and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS).
Nursing 1F03 Introduction to Nursing and Health I This introductory course will familiarize students with ways of knowing in nursing. Students will learn self-directed and personbased learning within a problem-based learning approach, to facilitate their learning throughout the BScN program.
Nursing 1G03 Introduction to Nursing and Health II Students will be introduced to concepts of health and healing and will explore group process theory. They will learn to define clinical questions relevant to nursing and to use evidence-based approach to address these questions.
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Nursing 1K02 Health and Well-Being of Diverse Populations I Health and well-being are explored from multiple perspectives. Students will explore professional responsibilities of civic engagement by completing 32 hours of service learning, lectures and seminars across two terms.
Psychology 1X03 Introduction to Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour This course introduces the scientific methods used to study the psychology of higher order processes and interpersonal behaviour. Three hours (web modules, weekly tutorials); one term.
Psychology 1XX3 Foundations of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour This course builds on the scientific methods of PSYCH 1X03 and introduces important themes as the foundations to investigate psychology, neuroscience and behaviour with an emphasis on sensory systems, and behaviours critical to survival. Three hours (lecture, web modules, weekly tutorials); one term.
Clinical Experience In Level I students develop nursing skills for clinical practice in the Centre for Simulation Based Learning. In Levels II to IV, students gain knowledge and skills through direct patient care in both hospital and community settings. Transportation to and from all clinical sites is the responsibility of the student.
Opportunities for students’ practice may include: caring for children and adults in acute care medical or surgical settings maternal/child (maternity) mental health public health
Clinical practice helps students apply theory learned in the classroom and is an integral part of the program.
visiting nursing
Placements in the local area include: four acute care hospitals (one right on campus), City of Hamilton – Social and Public Health Services, two visiting nursing agencies and several long term care facilities. Our catchment area includes sites in Halton, Peel, Niagara and Brant regions. Depending on the accessibility of public transportation, students may need to rely on the use of a vehicle.
primary health care
long term care Level IV students may select a placement in a Canadian outpost, northern or international setting (students have traveled to Chile, England, Botswana, Alaska, Northern Ontario, the Northwest Territories, Newfoundland, British Columbia, Australia, Thailand and Columbia). For more information, visit: www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/nursing/international_outpost.shtml
Typical Timetable – First year Kaleidoscope Curriculum Time
Monday
8:30 a.m.
Nursing 1F03 (T1) /1G03 (T2)
9:30 a.m.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Nursing 1K02 (T3) (lecture) Nursing 1K02 (T3) (tutorial)
12:30 p.m.
Health Sciences 1H06 (T3) (lecture)
1:30 p.m.
Health Sciences 1H06 (T3) (lecture)
Psychology 1XX3 (T2)
2:30 p.m.
Psychology 1X03 (T1)
Psychology 1XO3 (T1)
3:30 p.m.
Health Sciences 1H06 (T3) (lab/tutorial)
Health Sciences 1LL3 (T2) (tutorial)
Health Sciences 1LL3 (T2) (Lecture) **Anthropology 1A03 (T1) (tutorial)
4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Friday Nursing 1I02 (T1) /1J02 (T2)
10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Thursday
Psychology 1XX3 (T2) **Anthropology 1A03 (T1) (lecture)
Health Sciences 1H06 (T3) (case study)
**Anthropology 1A03 (T1) (lecture)
Anthropology 1A03 (T1) (lecture)
* T1=Fall Term , T2= Winter Term, T3 = Both Term **One elective course in the fall term only (student’s choice), example Anthropology 1A03
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Career Opportunities A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is the gateway to a profession that offers an astounding array of career tracks and opportunities. It provides graduates with more than just a job! Registered Nurses practice independently or in teams with other health professionals to care for diverse clients across the lifespan. Nurses work in traditional settings in hospitals, nursing homes, public health and many more. They are present in a variety of areas such as pediatrics, emergency, maternity, psychiatry, palliative care or geriatrics to name a few. Nurses also work in non-traditional settings such as poison control centers, parishes, on the streets with homeless people, AIDS hospices or in a variety of other industries. Careers that are available to Registered Nurses include: staff nurses in hospitals, nursing homes, visiting nursing agencies and public health departments case managers for community care access centres entrepreneurs owning and managing health/nursing care businesses researchers in nursing care, education and health care educators of individuals, families, communities and nursing students.
Facilities Health Sciences Library – a recently renovated facility that meets the needs of the 21st century learning environment. The focus of the design is on “people space” with a Learning Commons, an e-Classroom, study rooms, a reading pavilion and wireless access throughout. Over 4000 online journals and 850 online books related to health sciences are available, in addition to the thousands of online resources in the other campus libraries. A nursing liaison librarian works with students to answer their learning and research needs.
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Centre for Simulation Based Learning – Clinically-equipped examination rooms along with low and high fidelity simulation models give students the opportunity to practice nursing. The Centre has sophisticated audio visual equipment to monitor and record students as they practice their skills and receive feedback from peers and professors.
Standardized Patient Program – provides a learning opportunity to teach, assess and refine communication and clinical skills. A Simulated/Standardized Patient is a healthy, able-bodied person trained to portray the personality, history and emotions of an actual person in a specific situation in a realistic and reliable manner.
Anatomy Laboratory – A large number of pre-dissected specimens complimented by models, medical images and demonstrations are used to help learn about the structure of the human body.
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Visitor Information Regular Campus Tours Campus tours take about 1½ hours and are conducted by McMaster students. The entire campus is covered in the tour including a visit to at least one residence building. Please note: advanced notice of two to three working days is required tours are available Monday to Friday, from October 3 to December 6, 2011 and January 9 to April 5, 2012 tour times are 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. campus tours may be scheduled on some Saturdays with at least one week’s advance notice campus tours are also available throughout the summer, from mid-May to the beginning of August
Special Visit Events Fall Preview Saturday, October 29, 2011
Virtual Tour tours.mcmaster.ca Unable to visit McMaster in person? Explore our picturesque campus via one of our online tours. You can take a Guided Tour that follows the same route as an in-person walking tour, create a personalized tour or simply explore major campus hotspots. We also offer a basic version for users with a slower internet connection or older computer.
visit display areas and talk with reps from academic, service areas and student groups in a relaxed and informal Roam Around Session tour the campus
March Break Monday, March 12 – Friday, March 16, 2012
To register for a campus tour, contact the Student Recruitment & Admissions Office: Tour Portal tours.mcmaster.ca e-mail liaison@mcmaster.ca phone 905-525-9140 ext. 23650 fax 905-524-3550
regular campus tours faculty-specific activities available be sure to register in advance as group sizes are limited
May@Mac Saturday, May 12, 2012 Complimentary parking passes will be provided for registered campus tour visitors upon arrival. Please refer to your tour booking confirmation e-mail for further details. It is best to enter the campus via the Sterling Street entrance (Central Campus). Directions can be found online at: www.mcmaster.ca/welcome/findus.cfm
University-wide Open House event applicants will be sent information in the Spring includes campus bus tours, special facility tours, sample lectures and lab demonstrations, opportunities to speak with professors, staff and students
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