Course Overview
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.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$311.80 - $982.79 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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:
- Analyze teaching and learning relationships in relation to present capacity as a learner and teacher in specialty nursing.
- Compare and contrast self and another learner’s beliefs, intentions, and capacities to illuminate differences amongst learners.
- Perform a comprehensive learning needs assessment for clients or nursing peers.
- Identify applicable teaching strategies that enhance learner capacities and facilitate learning for clients or nursing peers.
- Evaluate development of teaching-learning relationships with clients or peers.
- Describe contextual influences on teaching and learning in specialty nursing practice.
- Develop a teaching strategies ‘tool kit’ for future teaching experiences.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Teaching and Learning in Specialty Nursing (NSSC 7115) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- High Acuity Nursing Specialty
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Nephrology Nursing Specialty
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Combined Critical Care/Emergency Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Emergency - Combined Emergency/Critical Care Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- 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
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of NSSC 7115 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 31794
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 31794
- $982.79 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Janet Morrison
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Prerequisite: Completion of the Advanced Specialty Certificate. Course delivery in online format. Students need to contact the BCIT Bookstore to order course textbook.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 31795
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 31795
- $311.80 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Janet Morrison
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This section is for students who require an extension to complete the course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one time only option.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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