In this course learners will consolidate a personal and professional philosophy of nursing, exploring the role of the practical nurse in primary health care as patient advocate, educator, leader and manager. Trends and issues in provincial, Canadian, and global health will be discussed within the context of licensed practical nursing.

PREREQUISITES:
* ENGL 1201; COMM 1101;
* ANAT 1101 Anatomy and Physiology;
* NURS 1101 Nursing Arts;
* NURS 1202 Nursing Foundations 1;
* NURS 1301 Mathematical Principles of Medication Administration;
* NURS 1302 Health, Education: Personal Health and Wellness
* NURS 1102 Applied Pharmacology
* NURS 1103 Pathophysiology
* NURS 1201 Adult Health Assessment
* NURS 1203 Nursing Foundations 2
* NURS 1401 Clinical 1: Foundational
* PSYC 1201 Adult Health Assessment
* NURS 2204 Nursing Foundations 3
* NURS 2501 Maternity Nursing
* NURS 2502 Pediatric Nursing
* NURS 2402 Clinical 2: Medical / Surgical
* SOCI 1301 Sociology of Aging
* NURS 2503 Mental Health Nursing
* NURS 2504 Community Nursing