Students apply knowledge from previous and concurrent courses to their beginning understanding of nursing practice. This introductory practice experience provides opportunities to develop caring relationships with groups, families and individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on health assessment and coming to know how individuals understand and promote their health, and the role of the nurse in partnering with the person in this process. Students work with inter-professional teams in the home and community, in agencies, and care settings as they begin to develop their professional identity and use critical reflection, the decision making model, and professional standards to support safe nursing practice. Students are introduced to the systems which support delivery of health care, such as organizational structures, occupational health and safety, information and communication technologies and agency polices.
NURS-125 - Nursing Practice 1: Introduction to Nursing Practice and Coming to Know the Client
Minimum Credits: 6
Length: 143 hours
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Semester One of the first year of the BSN program. Completed or concurrently enrolled in:
NURS120, NURS121, BIOL182 and INDG105.
Delivery Method:
On-campus
Course Outline: https://outlines.cotr.bc.ca/pdf/courses/Course-outline-NURS-125-Winter-2026.pdf