Health Sciences
2014–2015 University Calendar



8 Ingram School of Nursing : 8.2 Bachelor Programs : 8.2.1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program – B.Sc.(N.) : 8.2.1.2 B.Sc.(N.) Course of Study
8.2.1.2
B.Sc.(N.) Course of Study
Total program credits: 106
The courses outlined below have been developed and sequenced to ensure that students meet the overall program objectives. The following courses must be completed in sequence unless discussed with an adviser.
First Year (U1) – Required Courses
(37 credits)
Fall Term
NUR1 220
(3)
Therapeutic Relationships
NUR1 222
(1)
McGill Model of Nursing
NUR1 223
(3)
Development over the Lifespan
NUR1 422
(3)
Research in Nursing
PHGY 209
(3)
Mammalian Physiology 1
PSYC 215
(3)
Social Psychology
Winter Term
NUR1 200
(4)
Biology for Illness & Therapy
NUR1 221
(3)
Families and Health Behaviour
NUR1 234
(3)
Nursing Elderly Families
NUR1 235
(4)
Health and Physical Assessment
PHGY 210
(3)
Mammalian Physiology 2
Summer Term (Registration takes place during Winter term – in March – www.mcgill.ca/summer)
NUR1 233
(4)
Promoting Young Family Development
Second Year (U2) – Required Courses
(35 credits)
Fall Term
NUR1 311
(3)
Infection Prevention and Control
NUR1 321
(2)
Acute Stressors and Coping
NUR1 323
(3)
Illness Management 1
NUR1 331
(4)
Nursing in Illness 1
PHAR 300
(3)
Drug Action
Winter Term
NUR1 322
(3)
Chronic Illness and Palliative Care
NUR1 324
(3)
Illness Management 2
NUR1 332
(4)
Nursing in Illness 2
PATH 300
(3)
Human Disease
PHAR 301
(3)
Drugs and Disease
Summer Term (Registration takes place during Winter term – in March – www.mcgill.ca/summer)
NUR1 333
(4)
Nursing in Illness 3
Third Year (U3) – Required Courses
(28 credits)
Fall Term
NUR1 428
(3)
Learning and Health Education
NUR1 420
(3)
Primary Health Care
NUR1 424
(3)
Legal and Ethical Issues: Nursing
Winter Term
NUR1 421
(3)
Resources: Special Populations
PSYC 204
(3)
Introduction to Psychological Statistics
Students must also register for one of the following courses in the Fall Term and the alternate one in the Winter Term:
NUR1 431
(4)
Community Health Nursing Practicum
NUR1 432
(4)
Community Health Nursing Project
Summer Term (Registration takes place during Winter term – in March – www.mcgill.ca/summer)
NUR1 530
(5)
Clinical Internship
Elective Courses
(6 credits)
6 credits with 3 credits at the 300 level or above.
(Full-time students normally take these courses in the third year.)
Interprofessional Education Activities
(IPEAs)
These required non-credit activities address the competencies for interprofessional practice across the health professions such as professional roles, communication, collaboration in patient-centered care, and conflict resolution. Students will be advised at the beginning of each term which activities they should register for.
The first year (U0) of the 139- or 140-credit four-year program consists of the following courses:
U0 Required Courses
(27 credits)
Fall Term
CHEM 110
(4)
General Chemistry 1
PHYS 101
(4)
Introductory Physics - Mechanics
Winter Term
BIOL 112
(3)
Cell and Molecular Biology
CHEM 120
(4)
General Chemistry 2
MATH 141
(4)
Calculus 2
PHYS 102
(4)
Introductory Physics - Electromagnetism
Summer Term (Registration takes place during Winter term – in March – www.mcgill.ca/summer)
CHEM 212
(4)
Introductory Organic Chemistry 1
U0 Complementary Courses
(6 or 7 credits)
One of the following Calculus courses (to be taken in Fall term):
MATH 139
(4)
Calculus
MATH 140
(3)
Calculus 1
AND
Either:
 
 
NUR1 223**
(3)
Development over the Lifespan
OR
3-credit elective
** Students who take NUR1 223 in U0 will take a 3-credit elective in U1; students who take a 3-credit elective in U0 will take NUR1 223 in U1. It is generally recommended that U0 students take NUR1 223 in U0, so that they meet other nursing students.
Following successful completion of the U0 courses, students enter First Year (U1).
Changes are made after the publishing of this Calendar. Always check Class Schedule for the most up-to-date information. This includes class times, locations and instructors.

Note: “you” refers to students newly admitted, readmitted or returning to McGill.

Use the Course Search for descriptions of all courses and the term when they are offered. Search for courses using specific keywords in the free-form field. Note: not all courses listed here are offered every term or year.