Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to educate learners about the history, politics and legislation that underpins advanced nursing practice in general and NP practice in Canada in particular. In addition, learners will study issues related to practice as a member of a "new" health care role in this province. Specifically, the fit of NPs within the health system will be explored, as will issues related to scope of practice, funding, licensing, autonomy in practice, liability, trends of NP practice in North America, and the pivotal importance of forming supportive practice networks. Material related to leadership, change, research and education will be discussed. This course will be offered online. In order to provide a variety of perspectives, guest speakers will play a role in this course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe the development of advanced practice roles in this country for a variety of audiences.
- Maintain a critical awareness of the dynamic nature of role transition and the NP's role as change agent.
- Articulate a plan for continued professional development including a plan for reflection on themselves as practitioners.
- Build relations developing a supportive practice network that recognizes a variety of stakeholders and promotes the promotion of a shared vision.
- Recognize practice limitations as defined by legislation and other practice documents.
- Formulate a proposal for addressing a particular clinical issue.
Effective as of Winter 2007
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