Course details
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.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$274.97 - $913.57 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of NSSC 8500 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 25867
Duration
Mon Apr 03 - Fri Jun 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 25867
- $894.86
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jun 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Corrine Schneider
Course outline
Cost
$894.86
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Course delivery is online format. There are no course materials to purchase.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 25868
Duration
Mon Apr 03 - Fri Jun 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 25868
- $274.97
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jun 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Corrine Schneider
Course outline
Cost
$274.97
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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This course is for students who require an extension to complete NSSC 8500 from the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time option only.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of NSSC 8500 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 31800
Duration
Tue Sep 05 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 31800
- $913.57
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$913.57
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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Prerequisite: Completion of the Advanced Specialty Certificate. This is an online course. There are no course materials to purchase.
Status
CRN 31801
Duration
Tue Sep 05 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 31801
- $281.29
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$281.29
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
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This course section is for students who require an extension to complete their course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one time only option.
Status
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Apply theoretical and personal perspectives to an assessment of your professional development.
- Develop a personal plan for your professional growth.
- Build personal resiliency through improved self-awareness.
- Support professional growth in others through the practice of precepting, coaching and mentoring.
- Explain the impact of workplace violence on employees.
- Develop strategies for dealing with violence in the workplace.
- Explain the importance of interprofessional collaborative practice in healthcare practice.
- Determine appropriate action for a morally distressing situation in practice using an ethical decision-making framework.
- Develop your personal vision and mission statements.
- Set achievable goals for professional growth within a 5 year personal action plan.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Professional Growth (NSSC 8500) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
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- Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Emergency - Combined Emergency/Critical Care Option)
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- Specialty Nursing (Emergency - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (High Acuity)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Neonatal)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Nephrology)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Critical Care Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Perioperative Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perioperative)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
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