Curriculum & Program Timeline
The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing is committed to providing students with the best possible learning experience. The 19-month Compressed Time Frame (CTF) Program spans two academic years. Students take courses in the summer of the first year of the CTF program, before completing two terms of courses in the second year.
Progression Requirements
All students in the BScN CTF Program must:
- Successfully complete all courses for each term before proceeding to the next term
- Meet the progression requirements and maintain clinical skills in all courses at a satisfactory level
- Submit documentation for all medical and non-medical pre-placement requirements
Curriculum for students entering program Fall 2024 and beyond
Level 1: September to December
Students will begin to gain an understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and ethical foundations of the nursing profession and nursing practice. Concepts such as health promotion, relational practice, social determinants of health, social justice, and person-centered collaborative care are emphasized for individuals, families, and community populations. First level students will spend time in a laboratory setting learning and applying introductory communication and health assessment techniques necessary to begin the process of developing clinical judgment as a nurse. An introduction to health informatics in nursing is also explored.
Theory-Based Courses
- Nursing 1120A – Community Models of Care
- Course Outline (coming soon)
- Nursing 1140A – Introduction to Health Informatics Within Nursing
- Course Outline (coming soon)
- Nursing 1201A – Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Course Outline (coming soon)
- Nursing 2440A – Pathophysiology
- Course Outline (coming soon)
- Nursing 3820A – Microbiology and Immunology for Nursing Students
- Course Outline (coming soon)
Theory/Lab-Based Course
- Nursing 1335A – Health Assessment
- Course Outline (coming soon)
Level 2: January to April
Students will build upon their knowledge from first level and gain deeper insights and experience with more diverse populations. Concepts related to mental health care as well as application of principles in simulation are experienced. Students spend additional time in the laboratory setting learning more advanced health assessment and care techniques. An indigenous health course explores the influence of policy and practices of this population.
Theory-Based Courses
- Nursing 2600B – Mental Health Care
- Nursing 2630B – Nursing Care for Clients with Acute and Chronic Health Challenges I
- Nursing 3456B – Indigenous Health: The Influence of Policy and Practices
- Pharmacology 2060B – Introduction to Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Lab/Simulation-Based Courses
- Nursing 2500S/T – Laboratory: Medication Administration
- Nursing 2660S/T – Simulation: Mental Health
Level 3: May to August
A deeper focus on acute and chronic healthcare considerations will be discussed by students in theory, laboratory and simulation environment, as well as the clinical settings in acute care and surgical. Research methodologies, and evidence-informed practice in nursing are also emphasized throughout this level.
Theory-Based Courses
- Nursing 2250A – Understanding and Using Research
- Nursing 3500A – Nursing & Family Health
- Nursing 3630A – Nursing Care for Clients with Acute & Chronic Health Challenges II
Lab/Simulation/Clinical-Based Courses
- Nursing 3700Q – Laboratory: Clients with Health Challenges
- Nursing 3800Q – Simulation: Clients with Health Challenges (Simulation-based course)
- Nursing 3900B – Clinical Application: Nursing Care of Clients with Health Challenges
Level 4: September to December
Students will begin to consolidate their knowledge in classes that explore ethical theories and the legal aspects of nurses’ role, nursing regulation and practice standards, social justice, leadership, and advocacy. Students will examine the role of the nurse in shaping and influencing future directions in health and health care related to economics, technology innovation, power, and policy. Advanced clinical concepts are explored with a deeper understanding and application of clinical judgment in theoretical courses, as well as in clinical placement.
Theory-Based Courses
- Nursing 3310A – Health in a Global Context
- Nursing 4320A – Professional, Ethical and Legal Obligations: A Critical Appraisal
- Nursing 4401W – Integration of Advanced Concepts for Nursing Practice
- Nursing 4440A – Nurses as Leaders in System Transformation
Clinical-Based Course
- Nursing 4410A – Clinical Application: Applying Advanced Care Concepts
Level 5: January to April
Students will enter the fifth level ready to apply knowledge in their integrative practicum experience where they will work alongside a nurse preceptor preparing them to enter the profession as a novice Registered Nurse.
Clinical-Based Course
- Nursing 4461X – Integrative Practicum
Curriculum for students who entered program Fall 2023
Level 1: September to December
Students will begin to gain an understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and ethical foundations of the nursing profession and nursing practice. Concepts such as health promotion, relational practice, social determinants of health, social justice, and person-centered collaborative care are emphasized for individuals, families, and community populations. First level students will spend time in a laboratory setting learning and applying introductory communication and health assessment techniques necessary to begin the process of developing clinical judgment as a nurse. An introduction to health informatics in nursing is also explored.
Theory-Based Courses
- Nursing 1120A – Community Models of Care
- Nursing 1201A – Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Nursing 2240F – Introduction to Health Informatics Within Nursing
- Nursing 3820A – Microbiology and Immunology for Nursing Students
- Pathology 2420A – Pathology for Nursing
Theory/Lab-Based Course
- Nursing 1335A – Health Assessment
Level 2: January to April
Students will build upon their knowledge from first level and gain deeper insights and experience with more diverse populations. Concepts related to mental health care as well as application of principles in simulation are experienced. Students spend additional time in the laboratory setting learning more advanced health assessment and care techniques. An indigenous health course explores the influence of policy and practices of this population.
Theory-Based Courses
- Nursing 2600B – Mental Health Care
- Nursing 2630B – Nursing Care for Clients with Acute and Chronic Health Challenges I
- Nursing 3456B – Indigenous Health: The Influence of Policy and Practices
- Pharmacology 2060B – Introduction to Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Lab/Simulation-Based Courses
- Nursing 2500S/T – Laboratory: Medication Administration
- Nursing 2660S/T – Simulation: Mental Health
Level 3: May to August
A deeper focus on acute and chronic healthcare considerations will be discussed by students in theory, laboratory and simulation environment, as well as the clinical settings in acute care and surgical. Research methodologies, and evidence-informed practice in nursing are also emphasized throughout this level.
Theory-Based Courses
- Nursing 2250A – Understanding and Using Research
- Nursing 3500A – Nursing & Family Health
- Nursing 3630A – Nursing Care for Clients with Acute & Chronic Health Challenges II
Lab/Simulation/Clinical-Based Courses
- Nursing 3700Q – Laboratory: Clients with Health Challenges
- Nursing 3800Q – Simulation: Clients with Health Challenges (Simulation-based course)
- Nursing 3900B – Clinical Application: Nursing Care of Clients with Health Challenges
Level 4: September to December
Students will begin to consolidate their knowledge in classes that explore ethical theories and the legal aspects of nurses’ role, nursing regulation and practice standards, social justice, leadership, and advocacy. Students will examine the role of the nurse in shaping and influencing future directions in health and health care related to economics, technology innovation, power, and policy. Advanced clinical concepts are explored with a deeper understanding and application of clinical judgment in theoretical courses, as well as in clinical placement.
Theory-Based Courses
- Nursing 3310A – Health in a Global Context
- Nursing 4320A – Professional, Ethical and Legal Obligations: A Critical Appraisal
- Nursing 4401W – Integration of Advanced Concepts for Nursing Practice
- Nursing 4440A – Nurses as Leaders in System Transformation
Clinical-Based Course
- Nursing 4410A – Clinical Application: Applying Advanced Care Concepts
Level 5: January to April
Students will enter the fifth level ready to apply knowledge in their integrative practicum experience where they will work alongside a nurse preceptor preparing them to enter the profession as a novice Registered Nurse.
Clinical-Based Course
- Nursing 4461X – Integrative Practicum
