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Year Course ID Course
2026-2027 NURS 401

Directed Studies in Nursing

Admission to a directed studies course is at the sole discretion of the Dean. These courses may be used for remediation or to develop a specific area of student interest.

Course Credits: 1, 2, 3
NURS 412

Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Illness

This course focuses on nursing care of adults experiencing complex conditions with a focus on surgical care in hospital and community-based settings. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process considering factors that influence wellness in the midst of illness, pathophysiology of selected conditions, and sociocultural influences in health care.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100, 200, 300 level courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern.
NURS 413
2025-2026 NURS 412

Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Illness

This course focuses on nursing care of adults experiencing complex conditions with a focus on surgical care in hospital and community-based settings. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process considering factors that influence wellness in the midst of illness, pathophysiology of selected conditions, and sociocultural influences in health care.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 412

Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Illness

This course focuses on nursing care of adults experiencing complex conditions with a focus on surgical care in hospital and community-based settings. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process considering factors that influence wellness in the midst of illness, pathophysiology of selected conditions, and sociocultural influences in health care.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100, 200, 300 level courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 413
NURS 413

Clinical Practice: Adult III

This course focuses on experiential learning in the provision of nursing care for adults with complex acute and chronic illnesses who are recovering from surgical procedures. Emphasis is on the delivery of safe, client-centered and evidence-informed health care to adult clients. Clinical reasoning is emphasized in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

Course Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100, 200, 300 level courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern.
NURS 412
NB: Pass/Fail course
2025-2026 NURS 413

Clinical Practice: Adult III

This course focuses on experiential learning in the provision of nursing care for adults with complex acute and chronic illnesses who are recovering from surgical procedures. Emphasis is on the delivery of safe, client-centered and evidence-informed health care to adult clients. Clinical reasoning is emphasized in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

Course Credits: 4
NB: Pass/Fail course
2026-2027 NURS 413

Clinical Practice: Adult III

This course focuses on experiential learning in the provision of nursing care for adults with complex acute and chronic illnesses who are recovering from surgical procedures. Emphasis is on the delivery of safe, client-centered and evidence-informed health care to adult clients. Clinical reasoning is emphasized in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

Course Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100, 200, 300 level courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 412
NB: Pass/Fail course
NURS 424

Professional Ethics

Key elements of professional nursing practice are explored through reading and discussion and applied in the development of a personal professional practice model. These key elements include theoretical and theological foundations of nursing, application of relevant theory to practice, critical analysis of pertinent nursing issues, ethical thinking and decision making, therapeutic relational aspects of client care, and responsible communication with clients, colleagues, and the public.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100, 200, 300 level courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
2025-2026 NURS 424

Professional Ethics

Key elements of professional nursing practice are explored through reading and discussion and applied in the development of a personal professional practice model. These key elements include theoretical and theological foundations of nursing, application of relevant theory to practice, critical analysis of pertinent nursing issues, ethical thinking and decision making, therapeutic relational aspects of client care, and responsible communication with clients, colleagues, and the public.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 424

Professional Ethics

Key elements of professional nursing practice are explored through reading and discussion and applied in the development of a personal professional practice model. These key elements include theoretical and theological foundations of nursing, application of relevant theory to practice, critical analysis of pertinent nursing issues, ethical thinking and decision making, therapeutic relational aspects of client care, and responsible communication with clients, colleagues, and the public.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100, 200, 300 level courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 434

Leadership in Nursing

Key concepts and processes of leadership are explored as they apply to nursing and health care. Students have the opportunity to examine and develop leadership skills required in contemporary nursing practice. Exercises promote the development and application of values and philosophies of nursing leaders within a Christian worldview

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100, 200, 300 level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern.
2025-2026 NURS 434

Leadership in Nursing

Key concepts and processes of leadership are explored as they apply to nursing and health care. Students have the opportunity to examine and develop leadership skills required in contemporary nursing practice. Exercises promote the development and application of values and philosophies of nursing leaders within a Christian worldview

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 434

Leadership in Nursing

Key concepts and processes of leadership are explored as they apply to nursing and health care. Students have the opportunity to examine and develop leadership skills required in contemporary nursing practice. Exercises promote the development and application of values and philosophies of nursing leaders within a Christian worldview

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100, 200, 300 level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 443

Clinical Practice: Consolidation

Concepts of nursing care are applied to the provision of acute, rehabilitative, or palliative nursing care and health promotion in acute or community placements.

Course Credits: 6
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100, 200, 300 level courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern.
NB: Pass/Fail course.
2025-2026 NURS 443

Clinical Practice: Consolidation

Concepts of nursing care are applied to the provision of acute, rehabilitative, or palliative nursing care and health promotion in acute or community placements.

Course Credits: 6
NB: Pass/Fail course
2026-2027 NURS 443

Clinical Practice: Consolidation

Concepts of nursing care are applied to the provision of acute, rehabilitative, or palliative nursing care and health promotion in acute or community placements.

Course Credits: 6
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100, 200, 300 level courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NB: Pass/Fail course
2025-2026 NURS 510

Foundations of Nursing Knowledge

An exploration of the historical and current trends in nursing theory and philosophy. Students explore the role of models, meta-paradigms, concept analyses and middle range theories in relation to traditional and emerging views of science. Issues and controversies within nursing philosophy are introduced with emphasis on understanding the relevance of these debates for both the health care system and the discipline of nursing.

Course Credits: 3
NB: This course is offered in summer.
2026-2027 NURS 510

Foundations of Nursing Knowledge

An exploration of the historical and current trends in nursing theory and philosophy. Students explore the role of models, meta-paradigms, concept analyses and middle range theories in relation to traditional and emerging views of science. Issues and controversies within nursing philosophy are introduced with emphasis on understanding the relevance of these debates for both the health care system and the discipline of nursing.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate nursing research course or equivalent
NB: This course is offered in summer.
2025-2026 NURS 520

Knowledge Synthesis

This course addresses the principles of knowledge synthesis as the basis for informing nursing theory and practice. Students broaden their understanding of different kinds of evidence while learning the skills of locating, coding, synthesizing, and applying evidence from research studies. Students learn to draw on Christian values and principles to critically reflect on the implications of evidence-based knowledge for theory and practice.

Course Credits: 3
NB: This course is offered in summer.
2026-2027 NURS 520

Knowledge Synthesis

This course addresses the principles of knowledge synthesis as the basis for informing nursing theory and practice. Students broaden their understanding of different kinds of evidence while learning the skills of locating, coding, synthesizing, and applying evidence from research studies. Students learn to draw on Christian values and principles to critically reflect on the implications of evidence-based knowledge for theory and practice.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate nursing research course or equivalent
NB: This course is offered in summer.
2025-2026 NURS 530

Nursing Inquiry I

An entry-level course in understanding the philosophical foundations of nursing inquiry and evidence with a focus on qualitative methods. Students explore the inquiry process in the context of the following methods: phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, critical inquiry, narrative analysis, historical and philosophic inquiry. The processes of data collection, analysis, and interpretation are examined. Attention is given to Christian values and principles in relation to research ethics and the applicability of research findings to the various contexts of nursing practice.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 530

Nursing Inquiry I

An entry-level course in understanding the philosophical foundations of nursing inquiry and evidence with a focus on qualitative methods. Students explore the inquiry process in the context of the following methods: phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, critical inquiry, narrative analysis, historical and philosophic inquiry. The processes of data collection, analysis, and interpretation are examined. Attention is given to Christian values and principles in relation to research ethics and the applicability of research findings to the various contexts of nursing practice.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510, 520
2025-2026 NURS 540

Nursing Inquiry II

This course addresses principles of nursing inquiry and evidence with a focus on quantitative design and statistical literacy. Students will broaden their understanding of quantitative research methods and enhance their ability to analyze quantitative data and interpret statistical results for answering research questions of relevance to nursing theory and practice.

Course Credits: 4
2026-2027 NURS 540

Nursing Inquiry II

This course addresses principles of nursing inquiry and evidence with a focus on quantitative design and statistical literacy. Students will broaden their understanding of quantitative research methods and enhance their ability to analyze quantitative data and interpret statistical results for answering research questions of relevance to nursing theory and practice.

Course Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate nursing research course or equivalent; introductory course on statistics; first year Master of Science in Nursing courses as designated on curricular plan
2025-2026 NURS 550

Health Care Policy

A broad overview of the policy process and its application to health care. Reflecting on Canadian priorities, concerns, and obligations, health care issues are analyzed with a specific focus on policy, politics and influence. The roles of nursing and nurse leaders in health policy development, implementation, and advocacy for the health and social needs of the public are critically evaluated. A required on-site residency at the Laurentian Leadership Centre in Ottawa exposes students to the key people and process of health care policy at federal and international levels. International policy, through WHO and other agencies, is examined for its relationship to federal policy and for global perspectives on health and nursing.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 550

Health Care Policy

A broad overview of the policy process and its application to health care. Reflecting on Canadian priorities, concerns, and obligations, health care issues are analyzed with a specific focus on policy, politics and influence. The roles of nursing and nurse leaders in health policy development, implementation, and advocacy for the health and social needs of the public are critically evaluated. A required on-site residency at the Laurentian Leadership Centre in Ottawa exposes students to the key people and process of health care policy at federal and international levels. International policy, through WHO and other agencies, is examined for its relationship to federal policy and for global perspectives on health and nursing.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510
2025-2026 NURS 607

Nursing Topics

This graduate course critically examines issues related to nursing knowledge and advanced professional practice. Topics may vary, depending on student interest and professor availability. Sample topics include: Spirituality & the Helping Professions, and Planetary & Global Health.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 607

Nursing Topics

This graduate course critically examines issues related to nursing knowledge and advanced professional practice. Topics may vary, depending on student interest and professor availability. Sample topics include: Issues in Nursing History and Issues in International Nursing.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for admission to Master of Science in Nursing program
2025-2026 NURS 611

Perspectives on Nursing Education

An overview to the history, theory, research, ethics, and issues shaping nursing leadership in Canada and international health communities. Utilizing thoughtful Christian perspectives, students critically explore the history of leadership in health care, and the sociopolitical context in which it operates, and the attributes of morally good leaders, analyze current and future issues affecting health care leadership, and apply the role of nursing leadership to that context.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 611

Perspectives on Nursing Education

An overview to the history, theory, research, ethics, and issues shaping nursing leadership in Canada and international health communities. Utilizing thoughtful Christian perspectives, students critically explore the history of leadership in health care, and the sociopolitical context in which it operates, and the attributes of morally good leaders, analyze current and future issues affecting health care leadership, and apply the role of nursing leadership to that context.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): First year Master of Science in Nursing courses as per curricular plan
2025-2026 NURS 612

Learning/Teaching in Nurse Education

A practical focus on the competencies required to facilitate learning in nursing education. Students explore pedagogical concepts and techniques in classroom and clinical contexts including constructing syllabi, lesson plans, clinical learning experiences and evaluative measures, with attention to Christian perspectives.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 612

Learning/Teaching in Nurse Education

A practical focus on the competencies required to facilitate learning in nursing education. Students explore pedagogical concepts and techniques in classroom and clinical contexts including constructing syllabi, lesson plans, clinical learning experiences and evaluative measures, with attention to Christian perspectives.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): First year Master of Science in Nursing courses as per curricular plan; NURS 611
2025-2026 NURS 621

Perspectives on Nursing Leadership

An overview to the theory, research, and issues shaping nursing leadership in Canada and international health communities. Students will explore the history of leadership in health care, and the sociopolitical context in which it operates; analyze current and future issues affecting health care leadership, and apply the role of nursing leadership to that context. Nurses who bring disciplinary nursing knowledge about health promotion, patient responses to illness, interpersonal and inter-professional communication, population health, and the social contexts of health and illness together with emerging knowledge regarding health care organizations and leadership theory are in a unique position to provide highly effective leadership to today's changing, complex healthcare environments.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 621

Perspectives on Nursing Leadership

An overview to the theory, research, and issues shaping nursing leadership in Canada and international health communities. Students will explore the history of leadership in health care, and the sociopolitical context in which it operates; analyze current and future issues affecting health care leadership, and apply the role of nursing leadership to that context. Nurses who bring disciplinary nursing knowledge about health promotion, patient responses to illness, interpersonal and inter-professional communication, population health, and the social contexts of health and illness together with emerging knowledge regarding health care organizations and leadership theory are in a unique position to provide highly effective leadership to today's changing, complex healthcare environments.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): First year Master of Science in Nursing courses as per curricular plan
2025-2026 NURS 622

The Skills of Nursing Leadership

A practical focus on the competencies required for nursing leadership. Students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills necessary for today’s complex healthcare environments, which take into account Christian values and principles. Building on their existing practice expertise, students explore ways to innovatively incorporate emerging research, theory and practice concepts into a particular field of healthcare leadership practice, including (but not limited to) health care administration and operational management. Emphasis is placed on concepts such as values clarification, engagement and relationship building, patient advocacy, inter-professional communication and team building, quality improvement, and the ethics of leadership.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 622

The Skills of Nursing Leadership

A practical focus on the competencies required for nursing leadership. Students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills necessary for today’s complex healthcare environments, which take into account Christian values and principles. Building on their existing practice expertise, students explore ways to innovatively incorporate emerging research, theory and practice concepts into a particular field of healthcare leadership practice, including (but not limited to) health care administration and operational management. Emphasis is placed on concepts such as values clarification, engagement and relationship building, patient advocacy, inter-professional communication and team building, quality improvement, and the ethics of leadership.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): First year Master of Science in Nursing courses as per curricular plan; NURS 621
2026-2027 NURS 631

ANP I: Perspectives on Advanced Practice (Gerontology)

An overview to the history, research, ethics, and issues affecting advanced nursing practice in Canada and internationally. Attention is paid to Christian values and principles as students explore the history of advanced nursing practice and the inter-professional and sociopolitical contexts in which it operates. The interrelated domains of advanced nursing practice (ANP), consultation, education, research, and leadership are explored in the context of older adult care, as well as ANP practice roles such as clinical nurse specialist, clinician, and professional practice leader. Attention is given to the moral issues surrounding aging, including end-of-life issues.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): First year Master of Science in Nursing courses as per curricular plan.
2025-2026 NURS 631

Perspective on Advanced Practice

In this course, students develop capabilities to work in advanced practice roles, particularly as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in an array of practice settings. Students explore advanced practice including both direct client care and indirect activities to meet the complex health needs of Canadians and contribute to a sustainable, efficient, and effective health system. Throughout the course, advanced decision-making, system-level thinking, and care coordination of highly complex, vulnerable and/or unpredictable clients/populations are examined in consideration of the intra/inter-professional team, socio-political contexts of care, Indigenous perspective, and larger health system.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 NURS 632

ANP II: Themes in Care (Gerontology)

An advanced practice course with a specialty focus on older adult nursing care across the spectrum of health and illness. Students develop expertise about role of nurses in the contexts of primary care, home care, parish nursing, long-term care, and palliative-hospice care. Utilizing faith-based perspectives, fundamental concepts pertaining to primary health care, chronic disease management, and the supportive needs of older adults and their families are emphasized.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 632

ANP II: Themes in Care (Gerontology)

An advanced practice course with a specialty focus on older adult nursing care across the spectrum of health and illness. Students develop expertise about role of nurses in the contexts of primary care, home care, parish nursing, long-term care, and palliative-hospice care. Utilizing faith-based perspectives, fundamental concepts pertaining to primary health care, chronic disease management, and the supportive needs of older adults and their families are emphasized.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): First year Master of Science in Nursing courses as per curricular plan; NURS 631
2025-2026 NURS 633

Health Care Ethics & Decision Making

This course provides students with a solid framework for addressing ethical issues and ethical decision making. Through a contextualized approach that draws on a variety of ethical theories, learners in this course critically analyze a range of issues facing leaders in healthcare settings, including micro or individual level decisions (e.g., treatment withdrawal) to meso or organizational level questions (e.g., resource allocation pertaining to organ donation or restructuring decisions), to macro or social level issues (e.g., public health policy that focuses on prevention rather than treatment, or the challenge of conflicting worldviews in a pluralistic society). Exploration of moral leadership and the processes of ethical decision-making includes Christian principles, personal values, and professional obligations. Resources such as the profession's code of ethics and moral policy-making statements are utilized in addition to ethical theories.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 633

Health Care Ethics & Decision Making

This course provides students with a solid framework for addressing ethical issues and ethical decision making. Through a contextualized approach that draws on a variety of ethical theories, learners in this course critically analyze a range of issues facing leaders in healthcare settings, including micro or individual level decisions (e.g., treatment withdrawal) to meso or organizational level questions (e.g., resource allocation pertaining to organ donation or restructuring decisions), to macro or social level issues (e.g., public health policy that focuses on prevention rather than treatment, or the challenge of conflicting worldviews in a pluralistic society). Exploration of moral leadership and the processes of ethical decision-making includes Christian principles, personal values, and professional obligations. Resources such as the profession's code of ethics and moral policy-making statements are utilized in addition to ethical theories.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510
2025-2026 NURS 690

MSN Thesis l

The thesis provides an opportunity for the student to conduct independent nursing research in an area of interest. The process of research—from identification of problem for investigation, research design, data collection and analysis, to written report of findings—is the focus.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 690

MSN Thesis l

The thesis provides an opportunity for the student to conduct independent nursing research in an area of interest. The process of research—from identification of problem for investigation, research design, data collection and analysis, to written report of findings—is the focus.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): All first year Master of Science in Nursing courses, as per curricular plan
2025-2026 NURS 691

Thesis II

The thesis provides an opportunity for the student to conduct independent nursing research in an area of interest. The process of research—from identification of problem for investigation, research design, data collection and analysis, to written report of findings—is the focus.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 691

Thesis II

The thesis provides an opportunity for the student to conduct independent nursing research in an area of interest. The process of research—from identification of problem for investigation, research design, data collection and analysis, to written report of findings—is the focus.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): All first year Master of Science in Nursing courses, as per curricular plan
2025-2026 NURS 692

Knowledge Translation Project I

A synthesis of research, theory, and practice within the student's stream, substantive area of focus, and particular practice setting. Students work alongside a mentor in practice (e.g., education, administration, or advanced practice with the older adult) to design, implement, and evaluate a knowledge translation project that will be of service to the healthcare community (either practice or education).

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 692

Knowledge Translation Project I

A synthesis of research, theory, and practice within the student's stream, substantive area of focus, and particular practice setting. Students work alongside a mentor in practice (e.g., education, administration, or advanced practice with the older adult) to design, implement, and evaluate a knowledge translation project that will be of service to the healthcare community (either practice or education).

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): All first year Master of Science in Nursing courses, as per curricular plan
2025-2026 NURS 693

Knowledge Translation Project II

A synthesis of research, theory, and practice within the student's' stream, substantive area of focus, and particular practice setting. Students work alongside a mentor in practice (e.g. education, administration, or advanced practice with the older adult) to design, implement and evaluate a knowledge translation project that will be of service to the healthcare community (either practice or education).

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 NURS 693

Knowledge Translation Project II

A synthesis of research, theory, and practice within the student's' stream, substantive area of focus, and particular practice setting. Students work alongside a mentor in practice (e.g. education, administration, or advanced practice with the older adult) to design, implement and evaluate a knowledge translation project that will be of service to the healthcare community (either practice or education).

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): All first year Master of Science in Nursing courses, as per curricular plan