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CERTIFICATE IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSINGThis program is designed to prepare registered nurses to deliver holistic, effective care to older adults. Developingknowledge and practical skills enables nurses to address comprehensive needs of older client population, identifyingstrengths as well as professional care needs.The core curriculum includes the following courses:N115: Health Teaching and LearningN245: Aging and the Older AdultN425: Comprehensive Health AssessmentN488: Challenges in Aging: Implications for NursingInformation / Registration:Distance Nursing ProgramsContinuing & Distance EducationSt. Francis Xavier University, PO Box 5000Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5Toll free: 1-800-565-4371 or 1-800-588-2246Email: distance.nursing@stfx.cawww.mystfx.ca/academic/continuinged/Nursing.htmlDISTANCE NURSING SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULECOURSE DATES DESCRIPTIONBIOL 105.77Introductory Cell andMolecular BiologyMay 28 – August 3Print-basedThis course will focus on the structure and function of cells, celldivision, patterns of inheritance and the molecular basis ofinheritance. Restricted to nursing students. Three credits.CRN 14029Lab CRN 1430V. KarunakaranBIOL 115.77MicrobiologyCRN 14031Lab CRN 14032V. KarunakaranDNUR 202.77Community MentalHealth Nursing IICRN 14274E. McGibbonMay 28 – August 3Print-basedApril 9 – June 15Print basedAn introduction to microorganisms from a human perspective, thiscourse deals with viruses, bacteria and fungi. Topics includebacterial structure and function, bacterial genetics and antibioticresistance, and viral structure and infection. Restricted to nursingstudents. Prerequisites: BIOL 105, completed or concurrent. Threecredits.This course examines the theory of and concepts in mental healthnursing principles to specific clinical disorders. As a subsequentelective course DNUR 202 builds on the foundations explored inDNUR 201. Practice components. Three credits.28
COURSE DATES DESCRIPTIONDNUR 245.77Aging of the Older AdultCRN 14275D. VandewaterApril 9 – June 15Print basedThis course addresses issues of health and wellness important toan increasingly aging population. Many psychological, social andphysical factors affect one’s health potential. Students willexamine the impact these factors have in making the older adultwho he or she is today. Through interaction with a senior in thecommunity the students will learn how the older adult defines andpromotes his or her own health. Three credits.DNUR 405.77Nursing of Adults lCRN 14272C. MacDonaldDNUR 497.77Computers in NursingCRN 14273S. BowmanApril 9 – June 15OnlineApril 9 – June 15OnlineA theory- and practice-based course exploring chronic healthissues related to violence, immune system dysfunction, cancer andother selected conditions. In a primary, secondary or tertiarysetting, students will deliver comprehensive medical or surgicalnursing care to adults at risk for or experiencing a complex healthproblem. Three credits.This course is designed to provide an introduction to the field ofNursing Informatics and to enhance the use of the computer as atool of effective information management in the practice ofnursing. No previous computer skills are assumed. Three credits.GRADUATE STUDIES IN EDUCATION: MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAMPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONFor regular admission to the Master of Education program candidates shall normally have:a. completed a Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent;b. earned an average of at least 70% in the BEd program or have placed in the top 25% of their BEd graduatingclass; andc. completed at least two years of successful teaching before enrolling in the first graduate course.Considerable weight will also be given to the references supplied by the applicant and to successful teaching experience.Individuals who do not possess a Bachelor of Education degree will normally be considered when they have:a. gained a teaching license equivalent to a Nova Scotia Initial Certificate (TC5) or have been employed in ateaching capacity for at least two years in a professional school or post-secondary institution; andb. met all other admission conditions.Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not ensure acceptance into the program. Decisions of the MEdAdmissions Committee are final. Applications will be considered on February 15 of each year for study beginning in Julyof the same year. You are responsible to check with the StFX Admissions Office (902-867-2219) before February 15 tomake sure your transcripts and reference letters have arrived. Incomplete files will not be considered for admission.29
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