Calendar 2012-2013 - Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

trends in organizational behaviour will be examined in the context of individual and grouprelationships in nursing and health care, and the impact on organizational effectiveness.(3 hours/week)(Prerequisite: NUR1017 and 1022H Required)NUR1066HIMPROVING QUALITY AND SAFETY IN HEALTH CAREIn this course students will examine the theoretical basis and methodology for improving thequality of health care. They will examine the role of outcomes research for improving practice,develop an understanding of how to identify outcomes for nursing, learn about differentapproaches to measurement, and examine contemporary issues in developing and improvingnursing practice and patient safety.(3 hours/week)NUR1067HRECOVERY-ORIENTED MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS OF CAREIn the field of mental health and addictions there has been a recent recognition of the importanceof explicitly including a focus upon recovery into theories and practices regarding the delivery ofcare. This focus includes empowerment of consumers and family members, attention to theirsubjective experiences, and the use of person-centred and strength-based approaches to clinicalpractice, research and policy. This course will examine current and best practice approaches totreating various populations with a special emphasis on those with severe and persistent mentalillness. It will also examine programmatic, policy and research applications of the recoveryfocusedparadigm. (2 hours/week)NUR1072YPRACTICE SCHOLARSHIPNUR 1072 provides learners in the final term of MN program with opportunities to integrateprevious learning and continue the analysis, synthesis and integration of advanced theoreticalprinciples and concepts related to advanced nursing practice, using the revised nationalframework for advanced nursing practice (CNA, 2008). Learners activate, build, and refine theknowledge and skills that are consistent with the core competencies as outlined in the frameworkincluding practitioner, researcher, leader, and consultant/collaborator. The course highlights thescholarship of practice in the master‟s program. NUR1072 is offered in a variety of settings toallow students options and selection of a focus for their scholarship in practice. These foci includeclinical, education, management, and research. The practicum placement should align with theindividual student‟s clinical focus/administration focus and learning goals. During NUR1072learners engage in a formal guiding/preceptored relationship with an advanced practicepreceptor; demonstrate advanced nursing practice scholarship competencies (CNA, 2008); andactively participate in a community of learners who are committed to fostering excellence andadvancing the nursing profession. The course consolidates learner development as an advancedpractice nurse. The Canadian Nurses Association has identified core competencies required ofadvanced practice nurses in the document 'Advanced Nursing Practice: A National Framework'(2008). This course specifically furthers development of your knowledge, skill, and judgmentrelated to the following CNA categories of competencies: clinical, leadership, research andconsultation and collaborationUniversity of Toronto Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Calendar 2012-2013 46