PNR100 - Role Development for the Practical Nurse

Subject Title
Role Development for the Practical Nurse

Subject Description
This subject is an introduction to Practical Nursing as a profession.  Students will examine professional behavior in themselves and in others including the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse.  Additionally, students learn about the history of nursing, the Canadian Healthcare System, legislation as it relates to nursing, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and the professional organizations that influence nursing practice. The multidisciplinary healthcare team and culture with an emphasis on nursing care is studied as well.  

Credit Status
1 Credit towards the Practical Nurse Diploma Program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Identify the key concepts of the nursing theorists and how they describe the concepts of nursing, health, environment and human beings. 
2. Describe and evaluate the elements of nurse-client therapeutic relationship and therapeutic communication, and how they are essential in creating a caring environment. 
3. Explains the impact of one’s own values and beliefs on the nurse-client therapeutic relationships, therapeutic communication and interprofessional relationships. 
4. Explain the meaning of client-centred care and advocating for clients; the importance of respecting confidentiality and privacy in all forms of communication, and the sharing of information with the circle of care. 
5. Explain the components of obtaining consent and the differences between informed, expressed and implied consent. 
6. Identify members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team and the behaviours that create effective teams and working in collaborative relationships. 
7. Describe the concepts of culture and diversity, religion and spirituality and how they impact nursing practice, the clients care needs, including the Canadian Indigenous and the refugee and immigrant population.
8. Outline the history and organization of the Canadian the Health Care System, principles of Canada’s Health Act, patient’s Bill of Rights, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action.
9. Identify the role and function of College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a regulatory body and the other nursing organizations in Canada that influences the nursing profession. 
10. Explain how the CNO impacts the role and responsibilities of the Registered Practical Nurse, and the implication of the CNO Professional Standards and Guidelines on the nursing profession. 

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
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Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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