Healthy Childbearing Experiences and The Newborn, is the combined introductory theory course of the Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing Specialty Programs. This course explores a number of concepts that are foundational to the practice of both perinatal and neonatal nursing, and healthy childbearing experiences. Within the context of building partnerships, learners are exposed to holistic caring for childbearing women, their babies and their families.

The Breastfeeding Experience, a required course, explores a number of concepts that are foundational to the practice of perinatal nurses who provide care, and support women and their families through the breastfeeding continuum during the perinatal period and beyond. This course provides the knowledge and skills required by health care providers to support the mother/infant dyad in a successful breastfeeding experience. The course will include a 25 hour clinical experience. Students will be given a choice as to where they would like to complete their clinical preceptor-led experience and BCIT will request the placement and place the students. Nurses with previous breastfeeding education courses and related clinical experience may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credit. The PLAR process includes awarding transfer credit of an accredited breastfeeding course awarded by other post-secondary institutions and assessment of experiential learning. Prerequisites: One of the following - Registered Nurse, Undergraduate nursing student, Public Health Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Midwife, Doula and other Health Care Providers.

NSPN 7200 builds on the concepts presented in NSPN 7100, Healthy Childbearing Experiences. The social determinants of health perspective is the framework for this course which seeks to explore common health challenges experienced during the perinatal period through the use of multifaceted case studies. Concepts of systematic inquiry, critical reflection, and clinical decision making are emphasized throughout the course. NSPN 7200 can be challenged by experienced perinatal nurses. A course grade of 75% is needed to proceed to Clinical 1. Prerequisites: NSPN 7100

Introduces fetal health assessment and electronic fetal monitoring. This one-day workshop delivered at BCIT is a prerequisite for Clinical 2. For more information, contact the Program Assistant.

Introduces caring for childbearing women and their families throughout the childbearing continuum. This four-week course takes place in the clinical setting, and focuses on family-centred care, maternal/ fetal/ newborn assessment; labour support; breast feeding/ infant nutrition, and documentation. A BCIT instructor and/or a clinical location preceptor may facilitate this course. Can be challenged by experienced nurses. Prerequisites: 75% in NSPN 7200 and 75% in NSPN 7450

The Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an 8 hour interactive skills testing day that builds off the knowledge gained by reading the Neonatal Resuscitation text book. The text has 9 lessons or chapters as well as a DVD. The text must be read in entirety prior to attending the one day workshop. Each participant must complete the online NRP exam prior to coming to the on-campus workshop. The exam can be accessed on the Canadian Pediatric Society website. Proof of successful completion of the online exam must be brought to the one day workshop. Participants will be turned away without proof of exam completion. The workshop includes practicing and testing of the hands on skills of newborn resuscitation. In order to ensure adequate time for course preparation and pre-readings, enrolment in the course will be close three weeks prior to the course start date. Prerequisite: NSPN 7100 and NSPN 7200 (75% required in theory courses before proceeding into clinical 1).

Focuses on the care of childbearing women/families experiencing health challenges. This second four-week clinical takes place in various settings, depending on learning needs. Emphasizes clinical decision-making. Can be challenged by experienced nurses. Prerequisites: 75% in NSPN 7200 and 75% in NSPN 7300

This course focuses on nurse-family partnerships, and is shared among the Neonatal, Pediatric and Perinatal Nursing Specialties. Using a post-modern family framework, provides the opportunity to engage with a selected family in order to establish a relationship characterized by creative listening, respect for diversity, power sharing, and appreciation of own family values. Explores concepts such as family health, power, diversity, narrative, lived experience, meaning, context, and imagination. Prerequisites: 75% in NSPN 7200

This course provides students with the minimum requirements for safe assessment, provision and management of Combined Hormonal Contraception (CHC) and Progestin-only Hormonal Contraception (POC). Students will become competent in the certified practice realm of Contraceptive Management (CM) as set out by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC). CRNBC-approved CM Decision Support Tools (DSTs) are supported by the World Health Organization Medical Eligibility Criteria (WHO MEC) for Contraceptive Use. Upon completion of the course, students will write an Exit Evaluation, and if successful will apply to be placed on the CRNBC Certified Practices Register and begin to use the certified practice designation.

This course provides students with the minimum requirements for diagnosing and treating various sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Students will be Registered Nurses or students enrolled in an accredited nursing program, who wish to become competent in the certified practice realm of Sexually Transmitted Infection Management (STIM) as set out by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC). This course will include a 3-day practicum. Within the scope of nursing practice with clients experiencing, or at risk for STI, students will learn various clinical skills designated as certified practice. This is important because some STI syndromes or infections may be asymptomatic. Comprehensive assessment integrates history or present illness and review of system into the sexual history when appropriate. Students will be given a choice as to where they would like to complete their clinical preceptor-led experience and BCIT will request the placement and place the students. Embedded below are two checklists for the purpose of evaluating a student in the 3-day practicum. If you are taking this course for professional development only and do not require the clinical portion, please register into NSPN 7735.

This course provides students with the minimum knowledge requirements for diagnosing and treating various sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Within the scope of nursing practice with clients experiencing, or at risk for STI, students will learn the theory related to the development of the clinical skills. This is important because some STI syndromes or infections may be asymptomatic. Comprehensive assessment integrates history or present illness and review of system into the sexual history when appropriate. This course will not prepare you for certification in Reproductive Health with the CRNBC. If you are interested in a certified practice course please take NSPN 7730 – Sexually Transmitted Infections Management {STIM}.

This is course one of a two part introductory course of human sexuality in the context of a health care practice and sexual health rehabilitation. Two stand-alone 3-credit courses are available, of which Course #1 is a required prerequisite for Course #2. This course will cover the interplay between physiological, psychological and social contexts of sexuality and sexual function as well as exploring the health care professional’s personal values and beliefs around sexuality. Sexual issues stemming from medical, surgical and psychiatric illnesses will be introduced, with a focus on chronic illness and disability. Prerequisite: Registered Nurses & Allied Health Registrants must have a diploma or degree in a health profession or discipline, which may include (Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical interns or residents, Physicians, Kinesthesiologists, Massage therapists, Midwives, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers). Undergraduate students may take the course with permission from BCIT.

Introduction to Sexual Health Rehabilitation 2 expands on the concepts and models learned and applied in NSPN 7740 - Introduction to Sexual Health Rehabilitation 1. This elective course focuses on the sexual health framework for assessment and planning for therapeutic interventions. The student will be introduced to the sexual consequences of altered physiology occurring with illness and disability and possible treatment options. Prerequisites: NSPN 7740

Presented as a clinical preceptorship, provides additional clinical experience. Bases learning intentions and evaluation strategies on individuals' learning needs, negotiated among you, the clinical tutor and the clinical site staff. Prerequisites: NSPN 7300 and NSPN 7500

Provides the opportunity to pursue a particular area of interest in specialty nursing. You and course tutor determine the learning intentions, activities and evaluation strategies for the course. For further details, contact the program head in your chosen specialty. Requires program head approval to register.

This course has been specifically created to meet the needs of pediatric, neonatal, and perinatal nurses working in community hospitals who care for stable, but vulnerable, infants. The course will focus on the common health challenges that stable infants being cared for in hospital can experience. Vulnerability will be explored as a concept that enables nurses to understand the complex pathophysiology underlying many neonatal health challenges. Developmentally supportive care is introduced as a way for nurses to engage in relationships with infants. Prerequisite: Program Head approval required.

The course provides an overview of the basic skills of a manager and applies these skills through a series of projects and case studies. It examines the evolution of management and the organizational culture and environment. It also teaches the decision-making skills and the skills involved in planning, organizing, leading and controlling, including planning and facilitating change, teamwork, applying motivational techniques and effective communication.

Introduces diverse perspectives on teaching and learning related to specialty nursing and explores the impact that connected teacher-learner relationships have on effective learning. Teaching and learning are viewed as mutual and parallel processes, being influenced by beliefs, intentions, and capacities of both teachers and learners. Teaching and learning abilities are further developed according to mutually agreed upon learning outcomes and intentions.

In this online course, learners explore how research informs evidence-based nursing practice. Foundational research concepts and processes in quantitative and qualitative paradigms are examined. Learners critique primary research reports of interest, both individually and in groups, and address research utilization in practice.

This on-line course offers students the opportunity to develop their leadership knowledge and skills within the context of specialty nursing. Leadership is explored from multiple perspectives with an emphasis on contemporary theories and frameworks. Topics that are examined include followership, contextual influences, power, navigating change and transitions, and teambuilding. Students engage in a work related leadership project to apply leadership knowledge and skills to their practice.

Professional growth is explored from personal, professional, and historical perspectives. Students choose a focus for growth which is fostered by ongoing critical reflection and journaling. Relational practice is explored through the lenses of mentoring and harmful workplace relationships. Contemporary trends in ethical practice are examined, including the contextual influences on practice; the development of moral identity; and the enhancement of moral integrity. An anticipated trajectory for professional development is envisioned and described.

This course explores contemporary community health nursing, examining multiple perspectives on community, health, and relational practice. Community health nursing is examined through the lenses of primary health care, health promotion, and ethics. Clinical practice is focused on facilitating participatory dialogue with a selected group to explore perspectives on relational practice in health care.

Based on the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, this course provides opportunities for exploring contemporary perspectives on health promotion, protection of health, a community health nursing process, and participatory decision making. Clinical experience occurs through engaging in participatory dialogue with a selected group; exploring salient health issues; and facilitating collective health action. Prerequisites: NSSC 8600

Provides the opportunity to pursue a particular area of interest in specialty nursing. You and course tutor determine the learning intentions, activities and evaluation strategies for the course. For further details, contact the program head in your chosen specialty. Requires program head approval to register.

Provides the opportunity to pursue a particular area of interest in specialty nursing. You and course tutor determine the learning intentions, activities and evaluation strategies for the course. For further details, contact the program head in your chosen specialty. Requires program head approval to register.

Provides the opportunity to pursue a particular area of interest in specialty nursing. You and course tutor determine the learning intentions, activities and evaluation strategies for the course. For further details, contact the program head in your chosen specialty. Requires program head approval to register.

Provides the opportunity to pursue a particular area of interest in specialty nursing. You and course tutor determine the learning intentions, activities and evaluation strategies for the course. For further details, contact the program head in your chosen specialty. Requires program head approval to register.

Develops advanced skills in critical analysis, close reading and composition through lectures, discussion and group activities in which students analyze and evaluate materials from various disciplines. Readings might come from professional journals, reports, newspapers, magazines and literature. Multimedia such as video, music and the Internet may also be included. Prerequisite: BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of university/college composition.

Fosters abilities and values required for ethical decision making at work. Develops skills in logical analysis, a working knowledge of moral principles and theories, and the ability to diagnose and resolve moral disagreements commonly found at work. Examines and applies moral principles to historically famous cases in manufacturing, human resources, management, engineering, health care, and computing. Prerequisite: BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of university/college composition.