CAREER PROGRAMS
7. PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT
Principle: The graduate nurse demonstrates that his/her professional practice is based on sound scientific knowledge that he/she updates continuously. The graduate nurse is committed to his/her profession and exhibits solidarity with other nurses. He/she builds her professional identity through appropriate nursing care and treatment activities. The graduate nurse recognizes the importance of interdisciplinary practice and the need to co-operate with organizations within the community.
Elements of Practice:
7.1 The graduate nurse has developed a conception of the four meta-paradigm concepts of nursing (person, health, the environment and nursing). The graduate nurse pursues goal- seeking behaviours in the practice of nursing and is able to describe relevant goals.
7.2 The graduate nurse is knowledgeable about the Nurse’s
Act, the Code of Ethics of Nurses, as well as other acts and
regulations governing professional practice.
7.3 The graduate nurse is committed to continued learning and upgrading of his/her knowledge and skills. In the practice context, the graduate nurse demonstrates that he/she: • applies new knowledge;
• contributes to the development of new knowledge; • helps in updating care practices;
• participates in nursing research (as called upon) .
7.4 The graduate nurse asserts his/her professional identity by: • explaining the role of nursing to patients, the general public and various health professionals;
• participating in interdisciplinary committees that have repercussions on nursing;
• participating in committees where the presence of the nurse is requested (e.g. Council of Nurses)
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7.5 The graduate nurse exhibits leadership skills:
• within the profession, by initiating innovative nursing care approaches;
• within the health care system and through an
interdisciplinary collaboration, by contributing to improving the quality of care and services within the health care network; • within society, by explaining and demonstrating the contribution of the nursing profession to health-related initiatives.
7.6 The graduate nurse co-operates with members of the health care team to ensure that patients constantly receive quality care.
7.7 In the context of professional practice, the graduate nurse: • helps to train nurse externs;
• shares expertise and makes constructive comments to nursing colleagues;
• is proud of the nursing profession.
7.8 The graduate nurse is well informed about: • the functioning of the health care system;
• the major problems affecting changes in the health and welfare policies;
• the social situations affecting the health system (e.g., shortage of resources, aging population);
• the progress of the discipline of nursing.
7.9 Together with members of the interdisciplinary team and the administrative leadership team, the graduate nurse participates in promoting legislative and social measures to improve health and social services (representatives to amend or adopt health policies, draft bills, regulations, etc.)
7.10 The graduate nurse acts responsibly by:
• making sure that he/she has the necessary competencies before intervening in a clinical situation;
• using human, material and financial resources wisely; • taking into account his/her own health-related rights and obligations.
7.11 The graduate nurse is responsible, at all times, for the care and treatment of patients in his/her care.
Comprehensive Assessment
A comprehensive assessment is conducted at the end of the 6th semester and is attached to the Nursing Integration course. A major component of this evaluative phase includes successful performance by the student on a series of complex clinical case scenarios; reflecting attainment of the ministerial
competencies and the elements of practice of the seven aspects of nursing practice of the Ordre des
infirmières et infirmiers (OIIQ). These elements of practice are
described in detail in the Exit Profile. Entrance Requirements
In order to be admitted to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DEC), candidates must possess a Quebec Secondary School Diploma including Math CST 4 or have completed a level of education deemed equivalent by the college. Nursing applicant must also have the following courses:
Science 558-404 or 402 Chemistry 551-504 or
Physical Science 436 (416 and 430) Chemistry 534
or
Physical Science 982-003-50 Chemistry 202-001-50
Math 436 or Math TS 4 or SN 4 is highly recommended Applicants must have a working knowledge of French. (In order to become a practicing nurse, graduates must pass the Order of Nurses of Quebec (OIIQ) licensing examination. In accordance with the Office québécoise de la langue française (OQLF), each member of a professional order must possess a working knowledge of French.)
Applicants must submit a letter of intent.
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Semester 1 Semester 2
English 101 English BMN (for Nursing)
Physical Education 101 or 102 Humanities 101
Complementary French (Block A)
101-101-LA Anatomy and Physiology I 350-903-LA Communication & Professional Challenges in Nursing
350-902-LA Lifespan Development 180-101-LA Fundamentals of Nursing
(Chronic long term care)
101-201-LA Anatomy and Physiology II 180-201-LA
180-202-LA
Fundamentals of Nursing II (Medicine Surgery) Pharmacotherapy
Total: 6 courses Total: 7 courses
Semester 3 Semester 4
English 102 or 103 French (Block B) Specific B Technical Programs
Physical Education 101 or 102 Humanities 102
387-902-LA Sociology of Health Physical Education 103
101-301-LA Anatomy and Physiology III 101-401-LA Microbiology and Immunology 180-301-LA Mental Health Challenges; Care of the Aging
Client
387-1N1-LA 180-401-LA
Sociology of Families
Care in Childbearing and Childrearing Family (Maternal-Perinatal-neonatal & Pediatrics)
Total: 5 courses Total: 6 courses
Semester 5 Semester 6
English 102 or 103 180-601-LA Nursing Integration
Humanities BMN Complementary
180-501-LA Care of Persons with Complex Health Problems (Medical-Surgical and Ambulatory Care)