RPN Special Interest   

This course comprises a branch of biomedical and laboratory medicine. The structure and location of biological molecules and macromolecules as well as chemical processes and metabolic pathways within the human body are explored. Reference values and function tests of body organs and systems are studied in health and disease. Normal and abnormal biochemical lab findings are discussed. Learners focus on the interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and the role of the lab in the diagnosis of various diseases. Textbook required.

Software Required: MS Teams for scheduled lectures/seminars each week. 

Students construct a foundation of critical reading and writing skills to build upon in degree-level programs. Learners retrieve scholarly literature and write about it in a variety of modes, including personal reflection, description, synthesis and analysis. Current APA style must be applied to all writing. Textbook required.

Software Required: MS Teams for scheduled lectures/seminars each week. 

This course introduces students to the field of microbiology.  Students learn about the fundamental aspects of bacteria including structure, classification, microbial growth, and genetics as well as methods of sterilization disinfection. Students discuss epidemiology of diseases, extent of host involvement, and tools of pathogenicity. There is discussion of viruses, fungi and protozoa of medical importance. Students learn about foundational laboratory techniques required for microbiology diagnosis including microscopic identification of bacteria, bacterial culture, Gram staining and antibiotic sensitivity testing. Textbook required.  

 

 

This course focuses on fundamental aspects of human disease. Students learn the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs altered by disease and/or injury. Important pathophysiological concepts such as cell, injury, inflammation, and immune responses are discussed. Students learn how cancer and selected diseases impact each of the body systems. There is a focus on etiology and mechanisms of alterations of cells, tissues, and organs that explain patients’ symptoms and signs. There is application of pathophysiological knowledge to nursing practice. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. Texbook required.

Software Required: MS Teams for scheduled lectures/seminars each week. 

Students explore concepts related to primary health care (PHC) nursing across the lifespan. Through the exploration of primary health care strategies, including screening programs, education, preventative care, clinical support, case management and navigation, students learn how a PHC focus enables patients, during each life stage, to optimize wellness, reduce the risks of acquiring a chronic disease and to better manage that disease. The course explores how nurses help clients achieve their health goals by implementing evidence-informed practice guidelines and techniques. Textbook required.

Software Required: MS Teams for scheduled lectures/seminars each week. 

This course is designed to assist students to transition professional nursing practice gained in the RPN role to meet the Entry to Practice Competencies for RNs. Students will apply new and previous knowledge and critical thinking to enhance skills of analysis. Topics addressed include use of evidence to support professional nursing practice, development of a professional self-concept, and exploration of the legal and ethical foundations of nursing practice. Textbook required.

Software Required: MS Teams for scheduled lectures/seminars each week. 

Note: in person labs take place on Kingston campus.  Dates TBA.

In this course, students learn the foundational concepts and tests related to statistical analysis. Students use statistical software packages to develop and visualize statistic results. Students learn to communicate foundational statistical results, evaluate the statistical merit of arguments published in research articles, and articulate statistical analysis and its limitations to a variety of audiences. Textbook required.

Software Required: MS Teams for scheduled lectures/seminars each week.