- School of Nursing -

School of Nursing
Wilson Hall
3506 University Street
Montreal, QC  H3A 2A7
Canada 
Telephone: (514) 398-4144
Fax: (514) 398-8455
E-mail: recruitment.nursing@mcgill.ca
Web site: www.nursing.mcgill.ca

1.2 Administrative Officers

1.3 Academic Staff

Laurie N. Gottlieb; N., B.N., M.Sc.(A.), Ph.D.(McG.) (Shaw Professor of Nursing)

C. Celeste Johnston; N., M.S.(Boston), B.N., D.Ed.(McG.) (James McGill Professor)

Omaima Mansi; N., B.Sc.N.(Alexandria), M.Sc.(A.)(McG.), Ph.D. candidate (Montr.)(on leave 2004-05)

Antonia Arnaert; N., M.P.H.(Catholic U. of Leuven, K.U.L.), M.P.A.(EHSAL), Ph.D.(K.U.L.)

McGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE (MUHC)

McGILL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS AND AFFILIATED CENTRES (MUTHC)

OTHER TEACHING CENTRES

Douglas Hospital	St. Mary's Hospital
Jewish General Hospital	CLSC Côte-des-Neiges
Maimonides Geriatric Centre


Chez Doris	Griffith McConnell Residences
CLSC Métro	Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital
CLSC NDG-Montreal West	Mount Sinai
CLSC Parc Extension	Shriner's Hospital
CLSC Rene Cassin	Ste-Anne's Veteran Hospital
CLSC St. Laurent	CLSC Verdun/Côte St. Paul
CLSC Plateau Mont Royal	Catherine Booth Hospital
Richardson Hospital	Kateri Memorial Hospital

DIRECTORS OF NURSING RESEARCH IN
TEACHING HOSPITALS

Clinical Faculty Members:

Franco Carnevale, Mona Kravitz, Judith Ritchie, Valerie J. Shannon, Edith Zorychta

Margaret Eades, Linda Edgar, Lucia Fabijan, Valerie Frunchak, Andrea Laizner, Gratienne Lamarche, Diane E. Lowden, Denise Malo, Lynne McVey, Patricia O'Connor, Janet Rennick, Linda Ward

Francine Amireault, Samar Assousa, Sophie Baillargeon, Denise Bédard, Gisèle Bélanger, Melanie Bérubé, Vasiliki Bitzas, Linda P. Boisvert, Diane Borisov, Aline Bourgon, Karen Bradley, Sharon Brissette, Marie-Hélène Carbonneau,
Jane Chambers-Evans, Luisa Ciofani, Danielle Corbeil, Nicole Daigle, Danielle J. Drouin, Susan Drouin, Nancy Drummond, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Constance Forget Falcicchio, Linda Gloutney, Maryse Godin, Sharon Elizabeth Harvie, Rosalie Cecelia Johnson, Suzanne L. Kennedy, Robyne Kershaw-Bellemare, Anne Marie Lanctôt, Ann Lynch, Elaine Mary McAlister, Althea Hazel McBean, Emma Monaco, Lynne Morgan, Michelle Nadon, Elizabeth O'Connor, Catherine Oliver, Patricia Rose, Peggy Ann Sangster, Maryse Savoie, Valerie Joy Schneidman, Ellen Seguin, Melanie Sheridan, Caterina Staltari, Janice Karen Stephenson, Martha A. Stewart, Kim Tanguay, Gillian Taylor, Claire Thibault,
Sarah Wendy-Lee Thirlwell, Lucie Tremblay, Carole White

Rhonda Amsel, S. Robin Cohen, Mary K. Decell, Ronald D. Gottesman, Katherine Gray-Donald, Richard Koestner, Celine Mercier, Claire Dominique Walker

A list of nurses holding a McGill instructor appointment is available at the School of Nursing.

1.4 History

The McGill School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1920. The School is internationally recognized for its distinctive vision, leadership in nursing and the quality of its programs. McGill nursing graduates have earned a reputation as outstanding clinicians, educators, researchers, and leaders in the discipline.

Over the years the faculty of the School at McGill has worked to formulate a philosophy about the responsibilities and practice of nursing. This philosophy, known as the McGill Model of Nursing, directs the curriculum of the programs at the School and emphasizes health, the family, learning and development, collaboration with clients and working with the resources of individuals, families and communities. Its intent is to actively promote health and well-being in people of all ages and across all situations. The McGill Model is also central to the Department of Nursing of the McGill University Health Centre.

The first programs offered at the McGill School of Nursing in the 1920s were intended to develop knowledge and skill for nurses working in the field of community health. In those early years, education programs offered at McGill were directed at nurses holding diplomas from hospital schools. Since 1957 the School has offered a first level undergraduate degree in nursing to university students interested in health care. The increasing complexity of nursing practice, coupled with the rapid growth of knowledge about human behaviour during health and illness led to the development of the Master's program in nursing in 1961 and the joint Doctoral program in collaboration with the University of Montreal in 1994.

The first doctoral degree in nursing in Canada was awarded at McGill in 1990. In addition the McGill School continues to publish the Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, Canada's first refereed journal of research and scholarly papers in nursing.

The School is administered in the Faculty of Medicine and is located in Wilson Hall, which houses classrooms, learning labs, computer facilities, faculty offices, and lounges. Students registered in the School also take courses in other faculties within the University. Selected experience in nursing is provided in the McGill University Health Centre, and in a wide variety of other health and social agencies in Montreal.

1.5 Programs Offered

The School offers the following programs which are outlined in the relevant section of this Calendar.

1. The School offers the following bachelor programs.
A bachelor's program, B.Sc.(N.), for holders of a collegial (CEGEP) diploma in Health Sciences or Natural Sciences (or its equivalent).
A bachelor program, B.N., for registered nurses who graduated from a college or diploma nursing program; and the B.N. (Integrated Nursing option) for holders of the DEC 180.A0 or students from a comparable program.

2. The School offers an M.Sc. (A) in Nursing. This clinically based program prepares nurses to assume advanced practice roles in nursing (CNS or NP) or to tailor a program of study that meets specific career goals.

Nurses holding a bachelor's degree in nursing equivalent to the B.Sc.(N.) or B.N. undergraduate degree offered at McGill.

Graduates with a general B.A. or B.Sc. from programs comparable to the McGill undergraduate degrees and no previous nursing preparation. This route of entry to graduate studies in nursing is unique in Canada.

3. The School of Nursing of McGill University and the Faculté de Sciences Infirmières of the Université de Montréal offer a joint doctorate program leading to a Ph.D. in Nursing. Those with an M.Sc. in Nursing are eligible to apply. Selected students may be admitted after completion of their first year of master's study at McGill.

The language of instruction at McGill is English. Every student has a right to write term papers, examinations and theses in English or in French except in courses where knowledge of a language is one of the objectives of the course.

2 Bachelor Programs

2.1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program - B.Sc.(N.)

The curriculum for the B.Sc.(N.) extends over three years with general and professional courses in each year. Nursing courses continue in the summer sessions. Clinical experiences will be in community health centres, in hospitals and other agencies as well as in patients' homes. There is some flexibility in the sequence in which courses may be taken, but students are required to complete prerequisites as indicated.

2.1.1 B.Sc.(N.) Entrance Requirements

Quebec Diploma of Collegial Studies (Health Sciences/ Sciences)

Holders of the Diploma of Collegial Studies who have completed the following courses are considered for admission to to the 106 credit B.Sc.(N.) Programme:

Biology - NYA, General Biology II (00UK, 00XU)

Chemistry - NYA, NYB, Organic Chemistry I (00UL, 00UM, 00XV)

Mathematics - NYA, NYB (00UN, 00UP)

Physics - NYA, NYB, NYC (00UR, 00US, 00UT)

Admission will be based on the côte de rendement au collégial (cote r ); overall cote r and cote r in prerequisite courses are considered.

Mature Students

Within the University provisions, candidates who are at least 23 years old, and are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, may be eligible for consideration as Mature Students. An applicant requesting entry as a Mature Student must have successfully completed a CEGEP course (or equivalent) in pre-calculus/functions and a CEGEP course (or equivalent) in two of the three following sciences (physics, chemistry, biology). These subjects must have been taken within the past three years and a passing grade of more than 75% in each course is required. Mature students are advised to meet with CEGEP representatives to determine what courses they should take based on high school science studies. Candidates with these prerequisites may then be admitted to the 139 credit B.Sc.(N.) Program program (four years, see U0 year in section 2.1.2 "B.Sc.(N.) Course of Study". Students will not repeat CEGEP level courses that are equivalent to U0 courses.)

Applicants from Ontario must have completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) by the time they commence their university studies. McGill reviews Ontario high school applications for admission based on its own calculation of the "top six" pre-university (OAC, 4U, 4M) course average. A minimum of six OAC, 4U and/or 4M courses are required for admission. At least four of the six required courses, as well as all prerequisite courses must be taken at the OAC or 4U level. All grades on OAC, 4U, and 4M courses are taken into consideration, including any grades for failed or repeated courses. In addition, depending on the program, certain prerequisite courses are included. The McGill average excludes most applied courses. However, all types of performing arts courses at the 4M level (allowing only a maximum of two) will be eligible for inclusion in the top-six average. This may vary from the calculation used at other institutions.

If the applicant comes from a school where the language of instruction is English, then OAC English (ENGOA, EWCOA or ELIOA) or 4U level English must be included in the six courses. If the applicant comes from a school where the language of instruction is French, then OAC French (FRAOA or FLIOA) or 4U level French must be included in the six courses. English Second Language and French Second Language courses are not accepted as prerequisites. For information on McGill's admission minima for previous years, refer to web site: www.mcgill.ca/applying/undergrad.

Prerequisites

-OAC or 4U English or French (see note above explaining when English or French is required).

Applicants from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Nunavut, NWT and Yukon must hold a high school diploma giving access to university education in their province/territory. Consideration will be given to the results for Grade 11 and 12 level courses (regardless of the calendar year in which they were taken), with emphasis on grades obtained in courses most relevant to the intended program of study.

Generally speaking, all marks are taken into consideration in determining admission, including those of failed or repeated courses. If the applicant comes from a school where the language of instruction is English, then Grade 12 English must be included in the academic record. If the applicant comes from a school where the language of instruction is French, then Grade 12 French is required. English and French Second Langugage courses are not accepted as prerequisites.

-Grade 12 English or French (see note above explaining when English or French is required).

Transfer Students (Other Universities)

Students who wish to transfer from other universities and colleges are considered on the basis of both the pre-university and university studies. A minimum of 60 credits must be completed at McGill if a degree is to be granted. The student's admissibility and the number of credits which can be granted are determined only when a formal application and all the necessary supporting documents are received.

Inter-faculty Transfer Students (McGill)

The School of Nursing accepts applications from students currently enrolled in another program within McGill University. A cumulative GPA of 2.70 or above in the current faculty is normally required. These transfer students are considered for admission on the basis of both their university work and previous studies. Applicants should inquire at the School of Nursing for further information.

Holders of a Bachelor's Degree

Applicants who already have a general bachelor's degree in Science or Arts, or will have completed an undergraduate degree by August 1 of the entering year, should contact the School to determine whether they should apply for entrance to the B.Sc.(N.) program or to the Qualifying Year of the Master's program. Application to the B.Sc.(N.) program is made to the Admissions, Recruitment and Registrar's Office. Requests for information regarding applications to the Qualifying Year should be directed to the School of Nursing.

Non-Canadian Applicants

Students from other countries other than Canada with a strong mathematics and science preparation at a Senior High School level, who wish to be considered for entrance to the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) program, should contact the Admissions, Recruitment and Registrar's Office for information with respect to admissions requirements. Most students are considered to an eight-term program (four years, see U0 year in section 2.1.2 below). Students educated in different languages may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English. A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 233 (577 for the paper-based version) is required. Detailed information on these admission requirements are available at www.mcgill.ca/applying/undergrad.

2.1.2 B.Sc.(N.) Course of Study


Fall Term
NUR1 220	(3)	Therapeutic Relationships
NUR1 222	(1)	McGill Model of Nursing
NUR1 422	(3)	Research in Nursing
PHGY 201	(3)	Human Physiology: Control Systems
PSYC 215	(3)	Social Psychology
Winter Term
NUR1 200	(4)	Biology for Illness & Therapy
NUR1 221	(3)	Families and Health Behaviour
NUR1 223	(3)	Development over the Lifespan
NUR1 234	(3)	Nursing Elderly Families
PHGY 202	(3)	Human Physiology: Body Functions
Summer Term
NUR1 233	(3)	Promoting Young Family Development
NUR1 235	(4)	Health and Physical Assessment


Fall Term
MIMM 211	(3)	Introductory Microbiology
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 332	(4)	Nursing in Illness 2
NUR1 324	(2)	Illness Management 2
PATH 300	(3)	Human Disease
PHAR 301	(3)	Drugs and Disease
Summer Term
NUR1 325	(2)	Symptom Management
NUR1 333	(4)	Nursing in Illness 3


Fall Term
NUR1 328	(3)	Learning and Health Education
NUR1 420	(3)	Primary Health Care
NUR1 431	(4)	Community Nursing 1
PSYC 204	(3)	Introduction to Psychological Statistics
Winter Term
NUR1 421	(3)	Resources: Special Populations
NUR1 424	(3)	Legal and Ethical Issues: Nursing
NUR1 432	(4)	Community Nursing 2
Summer Term
NUR1 530	(5)	Clinical Internship
Note: The order in which clinical courses are offered may vary with the availability of clinical placement facilities.

The first year (U0) of the 139-credit program consists of the following courses:

6 credits with 3 credits at the 300 level or above. (Full-time students normally take these courses in the third year.)


Fall Term
BIOL 111	(3)	Principles: Organismal Biology
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
CHEM 212	(4)	Introductory Organic Chemistry 1

2.2 Bachelor of Nursing Program (B.N.)

This program is open to Registered Nurses from a college or other diploma nursing program. The program consists of a set of core courses and the option of a concentration in either acute care or community health. The core courses develop the student's knowledge in the biological, psychosocial and nursing domains. The acute care option focuses on care during acute episodes of illness in institutional settings while the community health option focuses on health and illness in homes and community based settings.

one of the following courses (to be taken in Fall term):
MATH 139	(4)	Calculus
MATH 140	(3)	Calculus 1
Following successful completion of the U0 courses, students enter First Year (U1).

preparation for practice in a health care system influenced by the evolution of scientific knowledge and socio-political factors;

development of critical thinking skills and the knowledge required for graduate studies in the discipline of nursing;

a solid theoretical background and advancement of clinical skills that will allow nurses to function independently and interdependently in a variety of settings;

flexibility with respect to the sequencing of courses and greater freedom to timetable courses to fit with work schedules and learning needs;

the option of a concentration in acute care or community health;

the option to complete the program on a full or part time basis.

Full-time students may complete the program in three years. Part-time students have up to seven years to complete the program.

The B.N. (Integrated Nursing Option) is part of a five-year program developed jointly by the Quebec universities and CEGEPs. The option is open to students who complete the 180.A0 Nursing Program at CEGEP or a comparable program elsewhere. It consists of two additional years at university in which students take more advanced nursing and science courses to meet the competencies expected of a nurse with a Baccalaureate degree. These competencies include working in multidisciplinary teams or more autonomously, in hospital and community settings, with individuals, families, and groups, planning health education programs and participating in research.

2.2.1 B.N. Entrance Requirements

Admission from a CEGEP Nursing Program other than the DEC 180.A0

Applicants must have a Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) in a nursing program and have completed Biology 902, 903 and 904; OR 301 and 401 (00UK and 00XU or equivalents); OR 911 and 921; OR 921 and 931. Admission will be based on the cote de rendement au collégial (cote r); both the overall cote r and the cote r in prerequisite courses.

A nursing license is required. Candidates who are registered in a CEGEP nursing program at the time of applying may be offered admission. These candidates must pass the licensing examination within the first year at McGill and furnish proof to the School.

Candidates must submit a completed application form; an academic/employer reference form completed by the current or most recent employer; in the case of an individual currently in a nursing program, the form should be completed by a faculty member in the final year who knows the student; high school and CEGEP transcipts; and proof of licensure (except for students graduating the Spring before applying to McGill).

Admission from other College or Diploma Nursing Programs

Applicants must have a diploma from a Quebec hospital school or a college nursing program outside of Quebec. Candidates should have successfully completed two terms of Biology at the first year university level or the equivalent of CEGEP Biology 902, 903 and 904; OR 301 and 401; OR 911 and 921; OR 921 and 931.

Candidates must submit a completed application form; an academic/employer reference form completed by the current or most recent employer, in the case of an individual currently in a nursing program, the form should be completed by a faculty member in the final year who knows the student; official transcripts from high school and the nursing program from which they graduated; and proof of licensure.

Admission as a Mature Student

Applicants who do not meet the minimum cote r for the year but who are Canadian citizens with a current nursing license, have been out of school for at least one year and who are at least 23 years old, may complete a package of five qualifying courses to be eligible for admission. These courses must be completed within a three-year period with an overall B average and a passing grade of C or above in each course.

The package consists of three courses offered through McGill's Centre for Continuing Education and two General Chemistry courses from CEGEP. Interested candidates should contact the Assistant Director, B.N. Program for more information on Continuing Education courses approved by the School. Successful students will receive transfer credits and exemptions for two of the Continuing Education courses that are complementary courses of the program. The Chemistry courses are 202-101 and 202-201 (00UL, 00UM or equivalents) which are required for science courses in the program.

Students from countries other than Canada who wish to be considered for entrance to the Bachelor of Nursing program should contact the Admissions, Recruitment and Registrar's Office for information with respect to admissions requirements.

Admission from the Nursing DEC 180.A0

Beginning in September 2004, students who are completing the collegial segment (DEC 180.A0) of the five-year integrated nursing program will be considered for admission to the university segment of the program. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may complete three courses from the fourth year of the Integrated Program to be eligible for admission. Please contact the Assistant Director, BN Program for more information.

2.2.2 B.N. Course of Study

The B.N. program consists of a minimum of 81 university credits (66 credits for the Integrated Nursing Option) distributed over courses in nursing, biological sciences, and social sciences. Students admitted to the B.N. program must complete the following three chemistry courses prior to or as soon as possible after admission:

These three chemistry courses form the basic science foundation for more advanced science courses of the program (NUR1 201, PHGY 201, PHGY 202, PATH 300, and PHAR 300). Students will not be allowed to take these advanced science courses until they have successfully completed the chemistry requirements. The chemistry courses may be taken at CEGEP, McGill, or another university. (Credits for these courses are not applied towards the 81credits of the B.N. program).

Students admitted to the B.N. (Integrated Nursing Option) will supplement the chemistry component of their DEC 180.A0 with appropriate courses within their 66-credit program.

Students in all years of the B.N. program are strongly recommended to consult with the Assistant Director, BN Program for advising prior to registration or course changes.

B.N. (81 credits)

CHEM 110 General Chemistry 1 or CEGEP (00UL or equivalent)
CHEM 120 General Chemistry 2 or CEGEP (00UM or equivalent)
CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 or CEGEP (00XV or equivalent)


Fall Term
NUR1 222	(1)	McGill Model of Nursing
NUR1 224	(3)	Advances in Therapeutic Skills
NUR1 321	(2)	Acute Stressors and Coping
NUR1 323	(3)	Illness Management 1
NUR1 331	(4)	Nursing in Illness 1
NUR1 368	(3)	Emergency Dynamics 2
NUR1 420	(3)	Primary Health Care
NUR1 422	(3)	Research in Nursing
NUR1 431	(4)	Community Nursing 1
Winter Term
NUR1 200	(4)	Biology for Illness & Therapy
NUR1 235	(4)	Health and Physical Assessment
NUR1 322	(3)	Chronic Illness and Palliative Care
NUR1 324	(2)	Illness Management 2
NUR1 328	(3)	Learning and Health Education
NUR1 421	(3)	Resources: Special Populations
Summer Term
NUR1 325	(2)	Symptom Management
NUR1 367	(3)	Emergency Dynamics 1

Fall Term
PHAR 300	(3)	Drug Action
PHGY 201	(3)	Human Physiology: Control Systems
PSYC 204	(3)	Introduction to Psychological Statistics
PSYC 215	(3)	Social Psychology
Winter Term
PATH 300	(3)	Human Disease
PHGY 202	(3)	Human Physiology: Body Functions


one of the following management courses:
CHLC 500	(3)	Health Care Systems
MGCR 222	(3)	Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
one of the following nursing courses:
HSEL 308	(3)	Issues in Women's Health
HSEL 309	(3)	Women's Reproductive Health
NUR1 221	(3)	Families and Health Behaviour
NUR1 223	(3)	Development over the Lifespan
one of the following clinical courses:
NUR1 332	(4)	Nursing in Illness 2
NUR1 432	(4)	Community Nursing 2

B.N. (Integrated Nursing Option) (66 credits)

3 credits at the 300 level or higher


Fall Term
NUR1 219	(1)	Transition to McGill Model
NUR1 239	(2)	Health & Phusical Assessment 2
NUR1 319	(3)	Stress & Illness Management
NUR1 420	(3)	Primary Health Care
NUR1 422	(3)	Research in Nursing
NUR1 431	(4)	Community Nursing 1
Winter Term
NUR1 200	(4)	Biology for Illness & Therapy
NUR1 221	(3)	Families and Health Behaviour
NUR1 322	(3)	Chronic Illness & Palliative Care
NUR1 324	(2)	Illness Management 2
NUR1 328	(3)	Learning and Health Education
NUR1 421	(3)	Resources: Special Populations
NUR1 432	(4)	Community Nursing 2
Summer Term
NUR1 325	(2)	Symptom Management
NUR1 331	(4)	Nursing in Illness 1


CHEM 232	(4)	Organic Chemistry Principles
PATH 300	(3)	Human Disease
PHAR 300	(3)	Drug Action
PHGY 201	(3)	Human Physiology: Control Systems
PHGY 202	(3)	Human Physiology: Body Functions
PSYC 204	(3)	Introduction to Psychological Statistics
PSYC 215	(3)	Social Psychology

2.3 Application for Admission

Application to the School of Nursing can be made using the McGill on-line application available at www.mcgill.ca/applying. Those without access to the Web may obtain the application kit by e-mailing, writing, or telephoning the Admissions, Recruitment and Registrar's Office.

Please note that the same application is used for all undergraduate programs at McGill and two program choices can be entered.

The deadlines for submission of applications for Fall admission are: January 15 (applicants studying outside of Canada), February 1 (applicants from Canadian high schools outside of Quebec), March 1 (all other applicants). For January admission to the Bachelor of Nursing program, the deadline for application is November 1.

All applications must be accompanied by a $60 non-refundable fee, in Canadian or U.S. funds only, payable by credit card, certified cheque, or money order. McGill does not offer application fee waivers.

Hard-copy applications should be sent to the Admissions, Recruitment and Registrar's Office, McGill University, James Administration Building, 845 Sherbrooke Street W., Montreal, QC H3A 2T5. Telephone: (514) 398-3910.
E-mail: admissions@mcgill.ca.

2.4 Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes

There are a number of entrance scholarships open to students from all parts of Canada registering in the University. Information can be found in the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Calendar available on the Web at www.mcgill.ca/courses.

established in 2000 by a generous bequest from Isabel Clarke Dickson Woodrow for Canadian students entering an undergraduate Nursing program. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of financial need and/or qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee. Any unspent funds may be awarded by the Student Aid Office as bursaries to Canadian undergraduate students in Nursing. Value: minimum $2,000 each.

established in 2001 by joint gifts from alumnae of the Reddy Memorial Hospital (formerly the Woman's General Hospital) and Estelle Aspler, Cert. Nursing. 1947, whose gifts are in memory of Agnes Winonah Lindsay, B.N. 1950. Awarded by the School of Nursing to undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of their degree program. Preference shall be given to students who are returning to obtain a university degree after working in the nursing profession with a college diploma. Value: minimum $500.

established in 1990 by Grace Harriet Prescott to assist students pursuing studies in Nursing. Awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need.

established in 2001 through a generous bequest from Nessa Leckie, B.N. 1961. Awarded by the School of Nursing to an outstanding student enrolled in the Master's program in the School of Nursing whose major area of studies is mental health nursing, who is working or has previously worked in the nursing field in an area relating to mental health and who has demonstrated clinical expertise in this area. Value: minimum $2,500.

established through a bequest from Irma K. Riley, Cert. Nurs. 1951. Awarded on the basis of scholarly achievement by the School of Nursing to outstanding non-nurse applicants entering the Qualifying program for a Master's degree in Nursing. Value: minimum $2,800 each.

In-Course Awards

several scholarships of approximately $1,200 each. Awarded annually to undergraduate nursing students in the second and third year of their program and to students in the graduate program in Nursing. Three of these prizes are named: the Marion Lindeburgh Scholarship, the Irma Riley Award, and the Agnes Boisde Award. Application is made at the School early in the fall term.

established in 2003 by the late June Blandy, B.N. (1971) to recognize academic excellence. Value: $50.

established in 1989 by the late Clifford C.F. Wong, B.Arch. (1960) to recognize distinguished academic standing. Awarded by the School to a continuing student having completed at least one year in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Value: $1,500.

Note:

The School of Nursing also awards Book Prizes and Canadian Journal of Nursing Research (CJNR) Prizes. Students are encouraged to inquire with the School of Nursing for additional fellowships and scholarships available within the current academic year.

Prizes awarded at Convocation

established in honour of the distinguished career and international renown of F. Moyra Allen, B.N., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Nursing. Awarded by the School to a graduate of the Master's program who shows potential for a distinctive career in the study and practice of nursing. Value: $800.

established in 1969 by Miss Rae Fellowes in memory of her mother, this prize is awarded to the student with the highest academic and professional achievement in the Bachelor of Science Nursing program. Value: $800.

awarded to the student who has demonstrated sensitivity and skill in helping patients and families cope with situations related to long-term illness. Value: $200.

presented to a graduating student for excellence and high academic standing. Value: $150.

A complete list of scholarships, bursaries, prizes and awards, and the regulations governing the various loan funds are given in the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Calendar and in the Graduate Fellowships and Awards section of the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Calendar. Both are available on the Web at www.mcgill.ca/courses.

Candidates for the Graduate Program are advised to begin applications for such awards as early as possible in order to complete the process prior to entry into the program.

3 Registration and Regulations

Students admitted to the B.Sc.(N.) and B.N. programs are advised to refer to the Welcome to McGill booklet for information on Discover McGill activities.

New undergraduate nursing students may obtain information related to registration and/or academic advising on the Web at www.mcgill.ca/student-records.

Official registration through Minerva must be completed by the Orientation Session in August. Students registering late for reasons unrelated to the admission procedure are subject to the late payment fee.

All new students in Nursing should refer to the Vaccination Requirements outlined in the General University Information section "Vaccination/Immunization Requirements". Annual flu vaccination is strongly recommended.

Valid First Aid and CPR Certification is required no later than January 30th of the first year of the program. This Certification must be maintained throughout the program.

Registration information for students in the Graduate Program will be provided by the School directly to the applicant.

Regulations Concerning Withdrawal

Tuition fees for individual course withdrawal as well as for complete withdrawal from the University are refundable if done prior to deadlines specified in the Calendar of Dates.

Regulations Concerning Clinical Placements

An effort is made to place students within reasonable traveling distance for clinical studies but this cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, each student must budget a sum of money to travel to and from a clinical agency during their clinical course experiences.

The School of Nursing reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student at any time if, in the opinion of the School, the student is incompetent in clinical studies.

Note:

The order in which clinical courses are offered may vary with the availability of clinical placement facilities.

Criminal Reference Check:

Clinical agencies may require students entering their facility to undergo a Criminal Reference Check prior to being granted permission to enter their facility. Inability of the student to gain access to clinical study settings can preclude their ability to meet the clinical course requirements within their program of study.

3.1 Registration with the Profession

All students enrolled in a Nursing program must be registered with the Order of Nurses of Quebec by January 30th in order to have access to the clinical field.

3.2 Academic Integrity

In submitting work in their courses, students should remember that plagiarism and cheating are considered to be extremely serious offences.

Students who have any doubt as to what might be considered "plagiarism" in preparing an essay or term paper should consult the instructor of the course to obtain appropriate guidelines.

The possession or use of unauthorized materials in any test or examination constitutes cheating.

The Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures includes sections on plagiarism and cheating. The Code is included in the "Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook" (green book), distributed to new students at the Dean of Students' Orientation Session and accessible from www.mcgill.ca/stuserv. The Code may also be obtained from the Office of the Dean of Students in the Brown Student Services Building.

McGill University values academic integrity, which is fundamental to achieving our mission of the advancement of learning. Therefore, all students must understand the issues associated with academic integrity (see www.mcgill.ca/integrity/ for more information.

Plagiarism in a thesis or a Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination contravenes McGill University's academic goals and standards. Consequently, any student found guilty of plagiarism under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (see the Handbook on Students Rights and Responsibilities available at www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/documents/) in a thesis or a Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination may face very serious penalties, even expulsion from the University without the degree.

3.3 Evaluation System

GRADING

Courses can be graded either by letter grades or in percentages, but the official grade in each course is the letter grade.

For students in the B.Sc.(N.) and B.N. programs, a passing grade in all courses is a C. In the Master's program the pass grade is B-.

The earned grade point for each course is calculated by multiplying the credit rating of the course by the numerical equivalent of the letter grade earned. Standing will be determined on the basis of a grade point average (GPA) computed by dividing the sum of the grade points accumulated during the year by the total course credits attempted.

The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) will be the grade point average calculated using the student's entire record in the program. A failed course will continue to be used in the calculation of the CGPA even after the course is repeated and passed, or if a supplemental examination is taken.

OTHER LETTER GRADES

Grades	Grade Points	Numerical Scale of Marks
A	4.0	85 - 100%
A-	3.7	80 - 84%
B+	3.3	75 - 79%
B	3.0	70 - 74%
B-	2.7	65 - 69%
C+	2.3	60 - 64%
C	2.0	55 - 59%
D*	1.0	50 - 54%
F (Fail)	0	0 - 49%

In Progress. (Master's Thesis Courses Only)

Pass. Pass/Fail grading is restricted to certain seminars and examinations only. In such cases all grades in these courses are recorded as either Pass or Fail. Not included in GPA calculations.

To be continued. The use of this grade is reserved for major research projects, monographs and comprehensive examinations as designated for graduate studies.

Absent: to be recorded for the student who did not write the final examination and had not been granted deferred status, or who did not complete an essential part of the course requirements without a valid reason. This is a failure and is calculated in the TGPA and CGPA as a failure. (Students may appeal the assignment of the grade of J, but circumstances such as appearing at the incorrect time for an examination would not be sufficient reason for this grade to be replaced by a deferral. Students who have earned sufficient marks to pass the course even though the final examination is not written, may opt to have their grade based on the record to date.)

Incomplete: deadline extended for submission of work in a course or for the completion of a program requirement such as a Ph.D. language examination (maximum four months). (Need a K contract signed.)

Incomplete/failed: failed to meet the extended deadline for submission of work in a course or for the completion of a program requirement. This is a failure and is calculated in the TGPA and CGPA as a failure.

Completion requirement waived. This is used in exceptional cases only, with the approval of the Director of the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office.

Further extension granted with the approval of the Director of the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office (maximum two years.) (Need a K contract signed.)

Deferred: for students whose final examinations or papers have been deferred, for reasons such as illness, at the time of the examination. The "L" grade must be cleared as soon as possible (maximum four months).
A medical certificate or appropriate document must be submitted to the School of Nursing before or immediately after the examination. In particular, such recommendations will not be considered if medical reasons are brought forth after a grade is assigned.
By commencing to write any examination, the student waives the right to plead medical causes for deferral or permission to write a supplemental examination, unless the medical problem occurs in the course of the examination and is documented by examination authorities.

Further deferral: permitted to defer examination for more than the normal period.

Grade not yet available.

No grade reported by the instructor (recorded by the Registrar).

Course continued in next term.

Withdrew with approval. A course dropped, with permission, after the change of course period. Not included in GPA calculations.

Withdrew failing: a course dropped, with special permission in exceptional case, after faculty deadline for withdrawal from course, the student's performance in the course at that stage being on the level of an F; not included in GPA calculations.

Withdraw from a deferred examination (approved by GPSO).

No grade. Student withdrew from the University.

Courses Taken Under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option

In certain instances, students may designate elective courses to be graded under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option. Only one course (3 credits) per term, to a maximum of 10% of a student's credits taken at McGill to fulfil the degree requirements, may be taken in this way. Grades will be reported in the normal fashion by the instructor and those of A through C will be converted to "Satisfactory" (S), and grades of D and F will become "Unsatisfactory" (U). The decision to have an elective course graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory must be made by the student before the end of the Drop/Add period, and no change can be made thereafter. The courses taken under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option will be excluded from the grade point average calculations, but they will be included in the number of credits attempted and completed.

Note:

As this option has very limited application in the School of Nursing, students considering it should seek guidance from the faculty advisor. To be considered for in-course awards and/or the renewal of entrance scholarships, students must complete at least 27 graded credits in the regular academic session exclusive of courses completed under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option.

STANDING

Students will be informed early in each course regarding the evaluation methods to be used. All issues pertaining to student performance in the program are reviewed by the Student Standing and Promotions Committee which makes decisions about failures, supplemental examinations, withdrawals, repeats and continuing in the program.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Satisfactory Standing:

The student who has a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and above, has received no more than two failures in the non-nursing courses of the program, and failed no more than four credits in non-clinical nursing courses is considered in satisfactory standing. Full-time students in satisfactory standing take between 12 and 18 credits per term.

Probationary Standing:

Note: U0 students are in satisfactory standing when all required courses are passed at a C level or higher and have a CGPA of 2.0 or above. U0 students can have no more than 2 failures in the Freshman year.

Any student with GPA below 2.0 and who has been allowed to continue the program or repeat a year of the program is on probationary standing.

Any student who has exceeded the number of allowable supplemental examinations and has been given permission to stay in the program is on probationary standing.

A student in probationary standing must return to satisfactory standing at the end of the next academic year by completing the requirements set out by the Student Standing and Promotions Committee and obtaining a term GPA of 2.5 and a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and above.

Unsatisfactory Standing:

Any student who has a CGPA below 2.0, a term GPA below 1.5 and has a "D" or "F" in more than two non-nursing courses in the program or a "D" or "F" in four credits of nursing or has failed a clinical nursing course is in unsatisfactory standing (see Examination section).

Note: Any U0 student who has obtained a "D" or an "F" in more than two courses or has a CGPA below 2.0 is in unsatisfactory standing.

Evaluation In Nursing Courses

The student's final grade is based on written work, oral presentations, examinations and clinical performance. Students will be informed at the beginning of each course of the methods of evaluation in the course.

A student may have no more than two failures in the non-nursing courses of the program and failures in no more than four credits in non-clinical nursing courses to be considered in satisfactory standing. The student must have a cumulative GPA at or above 2.0 to be in satisfactory standing.

A student must obtain a "satisfactory" standing in his/her clinical evaluation to pass a clinical nursing course. Failure in a clinical course puts the student in unsatisfactory standing in the program. This results in a student being asked to withdraw from the program.

Note:

Only under very exceptional circumstances will a student be allowed to repeat a clinical nursing course. Permission for the exception can only be granted by the Student Standing and Promotions Committee.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Regulations regarding standing fall under the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office. These regulations also apply to students in the Qualifying Year of the Master's program. The regulations state that:

"The candidate is required to pass, with a mark of B- or better, all those courses which have been designated by the department as forming a part of the program. These are the courses which have been entered on the registration form."

"Students who have failed one course (non-nursing) in their program of study may write one supplemental examination if the departmental policy permits or retake the course or substitute an equivalent course. A student with any further failures in that course, or a failure in any other courses, will be required to withdraw from their program of study."

A student who has failed in any course required for the degree and has not received permission to attempt a supplemental examination from the School of Nursing Student Standing and Promotions Committee will be required to withdraw.

Only under very special circumstances will a student be allowed to write a supplemental examination in a nursing course. Permission for that exception is granted by the School of Nursing Student Standing and Promotions Committee.

A student must obtain a "satisfactory" standing in his/her clinical evaluation to pass a clinical nursing course. Failure in a clinical course puts the student in unsatisfactory standing in the program. This results in a student being asked to withdraw from the program.

EXAMINATIONS

Supplemental Examinations

Students in either the B.Sc.(N.) or B.N. program who have failed in required examinations are permitted to write supplemental examinations only on the recommendation of the Student Standing and Promotions Committee.

Only under very special circumstances will a student be permitted to write more than two supplemental examinations throughout the program.

Students in the Baccalaureate programs must have a CGPA of 2.0 or above in first year and 2.3 in subsequent years to be eligible for consideration for supplemental examinations.

Each student will be given a copy of the Regulations Governing Baccalaureate and Graduate students in the School of Nursing upon admission to the program.

Deferred Examinations

For reasons such as illness or family afflictions for which the student presents verification, an examination may be "deferred" by permission of the Chair of the Student Standing and Promotions Committee. This verification must be supplied within three (3) days of the scheduled examination.

Note: This stipulation refers to any course taken in the program of study, i.e., nursing and non-nursing courses.

Reassessments and Re-reads

Papers are marked and grades calculated and handled with considerable care. However, if a student wishes the calculation of marks checked (reassessment) or a formal final examination re-read, whether in a nursing course or in other university courses, he/she should initially contact the course Coordinator. Depending on the outcome, the student may apply in writing to the Student Standing and Promotions Committee with reasons for the request.

Procedures Governing Reassessment/Re-Reads

Reassessment

is done free of charge. Computer marked examinations can be reassessed but not re-read.

There is a fee for the re-read of a final examination or term paper. From this process the final mark for the course can be raised or lowered depending on the result.

Requests for reassessments or re-reads in more than one course per term are not permitted.

Re-reads - Graduate Program

See the General Information section of the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Calendar for policies and regulations relating to rereads of 600- or 700-level courses.

Appeals

If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the re-read, the student may appeal. The student makes a written appeal to the Student Standing and Promotions Committee stating the reason for the appeal. See "Regulations for School of Nursing" concerning the appeal process.

3.4 Requirements for Licensure

In order to practice nursing in Quebec after graduation from the School of Nursing, a candidate MUST pass the Licensure Examination administered by this body.

Quebec Law requires that candidates seeking licensure in nursing must demonstrate a verbal and written working knowledge of the French language. Further information is given in the General University Information section of this Calendar.

Generally, licensure is required in the jurisdiction in which the nursing program is completed. Once this has been received, reciprocal arrangements for licensure in other jurisdictions may be made. Graduates may have to write more than one licensure examination. Therefore, it is recommended that graduates contact the jurisdiction in which they plan to practice nursing early in the program.

International students are strongly urged to contact the licensing body of the country in which they intend to practice as early as possible in order to have complete information on the requirements for licence.

3.5 Uniforms

B.Sc.(N.) students are required to comply with the uniform policy of the School. Details will be given at registration or shortly thereafter.

4 Undergraduate Courses

Students preparing to register should consult the Web at www.mcgill.ca/minerva (click on Class Schedule) for the most up-to-date list of courses available; courses may have been added, rescheduled or cancelled after this Calendar went to press. Class Schedule lists courses by term and includes days, times, locations, and names of instructors.

Denotes courses not offered in 2004-05.

(3) (Fall) (Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology or Sociology or permission of the instructor) (Complementary course for the Women's Studies and Social Studies of Medicine Concentrations) Exploration of a wide range of topics on the health of women. Topics include use of health care system, poverty, roles, immigration, body image, lesbian health, and violence against women. Additional topics vary by year. A Health Science elective open to students in the Faculties of Arts, Science, and Medicine.

(3) (Winter) (Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology or Sociology or permission of the instructor) (Restriction: not open for credit to students who have taken HSEL 308 prior to September 1997) (Complementary course for the Women's Studies and Social Studies of Medicine Concentrations) Concepts of health and medicalization. Canadian and international perspectives. Topics include contraception, abortion, infertility, menstruation, menopause, new reproductive technologies, prenatal care, childbirth. Additional topics vary by year. A Health Science elective open to students in the Faculties of Arts, Science, and Medicine.

(4) A biological base for pharmacology and pathology. Topics include: cell types, structure and function. Movement across cell membranes, cell movement, transportation, and intercellular communication. Cell life-cycle, normal, abnormal cell growth, repair, and death. Cell metabolism, energy production, storage, release, vitamins, enzymes, DNA structure, nucleic acid replication, transcription and translation.

(3) The course introduces the principles, theories, and basic skills of a collaborative relationship with individuals and families. Students will learn about the phases of the relationship (i.e., engagement, working, and termination) and the clinical skills involved in establishing, maintaining, and terminating a relationship in promoting health.

(3) This course introduces theoretical perspectives of family, and the role of the family in health and illness. Characteristics of healthy families, family environments that promote health, family influences on health practices, and family roles during illness are examined. Students will be introduced to family assessment tools and nursing research.

(1) This introductory course provides an overview of the history and the philosophical and theoretical tenets underlying the core concepts of the Model. Students are introduced to McGill's perspective on health, family, learning, and collaborative nursing through a study of selected theoretical and research papers.

(3) Study of biological, psychological, and social perspectives of human development from infancy through old age within an ecological framework. Developmental processes of learning, coping, and social relationships will be linked to biological development and be discussed as major determinants of health.

(3) (Open to B.N. students only.) The development of collaborative practice with individuals and families during health or illness; a focus on engagement, working and termination phases of long-term, family-centred relationships. Concepts include personal values, cultural issues, disclosure, boundaries, timing, cognitive interventions, dealing with emotions, and identifying strengths. Concurrent clinical work with a community dwelling family.

(3) (Prequisite: NUR1 223) This clinical course focuses on identifying indicators of healthy development in individuals and families during two phases of development, the birth of a baby and the young preschooler. Students will develop skill in the assessment of these individuals and families and explore nursing approaches that promote their health.

(3) (Prerequisite: NUR1 223) A clinical course providing basic knowledge and skills in promoting and maintaining biological, psychological, and social processes of health in the aged. Students will acquire skill in gerontological nursing assessment and intervention with the elderly living in the community.

(4) This course will develop basic knowledge and skills required to do a health history and to carry out basic physical assessment in infants, children, and adults.

(2) (College introduction to health and physical assessment.) An integrated approach to physical assessment and a comprehensive health assessment for the purpose of primary care screening and triage.

(3) (Restriction: Limited to registered nurses with a DEC or a Bachelor degree in Nursing and to students in nursing programs at McGill.) Basic and emergency health and physical assessment of children, adults and the elderly.

(3) (Corequisites: NUR1 219, PHGY 201.) The psychological, behavioural and biological responses to stress and acute illness and the interrelationship between personal and contextual resources in determining health outcomes.

(2) Physiological, psychological, and social perspectives are used to examine stress associated with illness, injury, and developmental events. Theories of stress and coping are examined; research findings highlighting the links between stressors, coping responses and health outcomes in individuals and families are reviewed.

(3) The biological, psychological and social factors which influence living with chronic illness are examined. Empirical findings linking different chronic stressors to coping responses and to health outcomes are reviewed. Issues in palliative care, the care of the dying, and the nature of bereavement are reviewed.

(3) (Pre-/co-requisite: NUR1 321. Corequisite: NUR1 331) The focus of this course is the medical, surgical and nursing management of the major illnesses in adults and children. Topics will include diagnostic tests, drug therapies, dietary management, exercise, relaxation techniques, pain management approaches, patient education, and strategies for maintaining physical and emotional well-being.

(2) (Prerequisite: NUR1 323) (Continuation of NUR1 323) This course will focus on the medical, surgical and nursing and nursing management of the major illnesses in adults and children. Topics will include diagnostic tests, drug therapies, dietary management, exercise, relaxation techniques, pain management approaches, patient education, and strategies for maintaining physical health and emotional well-being.

(2) (Prerequisites: NUR1 323, NUR1 324) This course focuses on recognizing when symptoms require referral for medical treatment and when they can be managed safely at home. Approaches to illness-related symptoms and minor medical problems including diarrhea, fever, dysmenorrhea, anorexia, cellulitis, infections, common cold, ear infections, urinary tract infections, minor injuries, headaches, pain, rashes are presented.

(3) This course examines how cognitive, behaviorist, and social learning theories may be used to enhance individual and family health behaviors, coping and development. Topics include: learning theories; principles of teaching and learning, support groups, issues around clients' use of information technology for health information.

(4) (Prerequisite: NUR1 235; Pre-/co-requisite: NUR1 321, NUR1 323 or permission of the instructor.) This clinical course integrates knowledge of normal physiological and psychological processes, disease and illness management in the assessment and care of the acutely ill. Students will develop interventions that conserve patient energy, alleviate physical and emotional pain, promote healing, and help families cope and deal with the health care system.

(4) (Pre-/co-requisite: NUR1 235, NUR1 322, NUR1 331 or permission of the instructor.) This clinical course integrates knowledge related to individuals and families coping with acute, chronic and terminal illnesses, and illness management in nursing practice. Assessment skills will focus on changes in physiological functioning, emotions, behavior, and family processes.

(4) (Prerequisite: NUR1 332) Focus is on the integration of knowledge and skills acquired over the first two years of the program. Students and faculty will conjointly determine the student's clinical placement on the basis of the student's learning needs and their previous clinical experiences.

(3) (Prerequisite: NUR1 266 or permission of the instructor; NUR1 367 and NUR1 368.) (Restriction: Limited to registered nurses with a DEC or a Bachelor degree in Nursing and to students in nursing programs at McGill.) Clinical integration of the theory, knowledge, and experiences relevant to emergency nursing.

(3) (Restriction: Limited to registered nurses with a DEC or a Bachelor degree in Nursing and to students in nursing programs at McGill.) Analysis of and responses to adult and paediatric emergency situations involving the respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and shock/trauma.

(3) (Restriction: Limited to registered nurses with a DEC or a Bachelor degree in Nursing and to students in nursing programs at McGill.) Analysis of and responses to paediatric and adult emergency situations in oncology, obstetrics/gynaecology, endocrine disorders, pain management, psychiatric and social problems.

(3) Principles of accessibility, public participation, intersectorial and interdisciplinary collaboration, appropriate technology, and health promotion and illness prevention are discussed in relation to the planning and delivery of local, regional, and international health delivery systems. Topics include the infrastructure that supports health, and socio-economic, political and cultural contexts of health.

(3) The concept of social support is explored and links between social networks and health are examined. Groups at health risk including the homeless, poor, and new immigrants are identified. Types and functions of community groups available as social resources for these groups will be discussed.

(3) (3 hours class weekly) (Corequisite: PSYC 204) (Not open to students who have taken NUR1 303) This course explores the knowledge required to understand the relationship between research endeavours and the development of the practice or nursing. Content includes: the processes of transforming clinical data into nursing research questions; critical analysis of research studies; and an evaluation of feasibility and applicability of research findings.

(3) This course covers ethical and legal aspects related to caring for patients and their families, and principles in ethical decision-making. Issues of professional accountability, liability, and advocacy are addressed in such contexts as withholding treatment, organ harvesting, abortion, involuntary commitment, etc.

(4) (Pre-/co-requisite: NUR1 420) In this clinical course students will apply their knowledge and increase their skills in assisting families and special groups in the community to deal more effectively with normal developmental events, on going social problems and illness or other crisis events.

(4) (Prerequisite: NUR1 431) In this clinical course students will apply their knowledge and increase their skills in assisting families and special groups in the community to deal more effectively with normal developmental events, on going social problems and illness or other crisis events.

(5) (Restriction: Only B.Sc.(N) Program) This clinical nursing experience offers students an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and assessment skills in either community nursing or critical care.

(Students must register for both NUR2 511D1 and NUR2 511D2.) (No credit will be given for this course unless both NUR2 511D1 and NUR2 511D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms) A study of selected concepts related to the practice of nursing including health, family, normative life transitions and interpersonal interaction. The major focus is on developing an understanding of human behaviour using the process of scientific inquiry. Special emphasis is placed on the observation of people in their physical and social environments and on the analysis of clinical data as the basis for the development of innovative nursing approaches.

(8) Learning to nurse patients in acute care settings, who are experiencing a variety of common illness-related problems.

(Students must register for both NUR2 514D1 and NUR2 514D2.) (No credit will be given for this course unless both NUR2 514D1 and NUR2 514D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms) Learning to nurse through field experiences with individuals and families in the community and in acute care settings. The focus is on the application of knowledge and theory in practice and includes the testing and analysis of nursing approaches. Students work with clients and families experiencing a variety of life events including aging, birth and parenting as well as acute illness and hospitalization.

4.1 Note to all Students

It is expected that students will attend Nursing Explorations. A student fee applies.

5 Graduate Programs

5.1 Programs Offered

Master's Program

Master of Science (Applied)

The objective of this program is to prepare specialists in nursing able to participate in the development, implementation and management of services in all domains of health care. Opportunity is provided for the advanced clinical study of nursing, and for incorporating research and evaluation methods in the investigation of nursing problems.

Program revisions under consideration for September 2004 consist of an increasing emphasis on specialization in areas including family health care, cancer nursing, neuroscience nursing and critical care nursing. Selected nurse practitioner options are also being considered.

Doctoral Studies in Nursing

The School of Nursing of McGill University and the Faculté des Sciences Infirmières of the Université de Montréal offer a joint doctorate program leading to a Ph.D. in Nursing. This program is offered in English at McGill.

The program is designed to train researchers who will make a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of nursing and assume a leadership role both in the profession and in the health care system.

5.2 Admission Requirements

Master's Programs

Applicants should make arrangements to obtain C.P.R. (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification prior to entry into the Qualifying year (Nurse-applicants may already have C.P.R. certification, if not they must obtain one prior to entry as well). Applicants will be asked to provide proof of certification once registered in the program.

Proficiency in English: The language of instruction at McGill University is English. Students must write term papers, examinations and theses in English or in French. Non-Canadian applicants whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction are required to submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English prior to submitting an application: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or 260 (computer-based), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7.5

GRE (Graduate Record Examination) general test results may be required in individual circumstances.

Nurse applicants (Nursing Bachelor's entry - NBE)

Applicants for the Master's degree must have completed a bachelor's degree in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. This preparation should be comparable to that offered in the bachelor's program at McGill. Experience in nursing is suggested. An introductory statistics course (3 credits) is required prior to entry.

Nurse applicants to the Master's program may complete their studies on a part-time basis, i.e., minimum of 6 credits per term to a maximum of four years.

Nurses with a general B.Sc. or B.A. (comparable to the McGill undergraduate degrees) may be considered on an individual basis.

All nurse applicants are expected to hold current registration in the province or country from which they come. Nurses who are not licensed in Quebec must obtain a special authorization for graduate nurse students from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (www.oiiq.org).

B.A./B.Sc. applicants (Direct-Entry - DE)

Applicants holding a general B.Sc. or B.A., including a number of prerequisite courses, may be admitted to a Qualifying Year. A minimum G.P.A. (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 is required for entry. Upon successful completion of the Qualifying Year, candidates apply to the Master's program.

Direct-Entry applicants must complete their Qualifying Year and the Master's program of study on a full-time basis, i.e., total of three years.

Persons prepared in another professional discipline or in nursing are not eligible for this program.

Ph.D. Program

Applicants admitted to the Doctoral program through McGill University must satisfy the following conditions. Selected applicants may be considered for entry to the doctoral program upon completion of the first year of the M. Sc. (A) program at McGill.

1. hold a Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent;

2. GPA of 3.3 or high B standing;

3. demonstrated research ability;

4. be accepted by a faculty member who has agreed to serve as the thesis adviser;

5. submit a 5-page outline of proposed research including literature review and abbreviated methods sections;

6. submit letters of references from two professors who are familiar with the candidate's work and research aptitude;

7. submit a curriculum vitae;

8. submit two official copies of academic transcripts of undergraduate and graduate records,

9. be eligible to hold nursing registration in Quebec;

10. submit results of the Graduate Record Examination General Test, taken within the past 5 years.

11.) Non-Canadian applicants: the language of instruction at McGill University is English. Students must write term papers, examinations and theses in English or in French. Non-Canadian applicants whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction are required to submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English prior to submitting an application: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or 260 (computer-based), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7.5

5.3 Application Procedures

McGill's on-line application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/applying/graduate. Instructions on submitting applications are available on-line.

Applications for Fall (September) 2004: On-line applications open as of September 14, 2003.

"M.Sc.(A) Program (Nurse Bachelor entry candidates) (Direct-entry applicants apply to the M.Sc.(A) program on-line and if admitted these candidates will be entering the Qualifying Year)

International deadline: March 1, 2004

Canadian deadline: March 31, 2004

International deadline: March 1, 2004

Canadian deadline: April 15, 2004

Applications for Winter (January 2005): On-line applications open as of March 15, 2004 - Ph.D Program ONLY:

International deadline: August 1, 2004

Canadian deadline: September 15, 2004

5.4 Program Requirements

MASTER'S PROGRAMS

The general rules concerning higher degrees apply. (See the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office General Information and Regulations.) A minimum of two years of study is required for the Masters programs.


NUR2 611D1/D2	(6)	Seminar in Nursing
NUR2 612	(3)	Research Methods in Nursing 1
NUR2 614D1/D2	(6)	Clinical Laboratory - Nursing 1
NUR2 626	(3)	Professional Issues in Nursing
NUR2 630	(3)	Clinical Project 1
NUR2 631	(3)	Clinical Project 2
NUR2 642	(3)	Ethics in Advanced Practice
NUR2 643	(3)	Role Development
one 3-credit upper-level statistics course


20 credits - Direct Entry students (clinical) 16 credits - Nursing Bachelors Entry students (clinical) 27 credits - Nursing Bachelors Entry students (Nurse Practitioner) 15 credits - Nursing Bachelors Entry students (adjunct)
Students take the appropriate number of credits from the following list of courses:
NUR2 615	(3)	Health Care Evaluation
NUR2 616	(4)	Advanced Clinical Skills
NUR2 624	(4)	Clinical Laboratory in Nursing 2
NUR2 627	(3)	Nursing Practicum
NUR2 628	(4)	Advanced Assessment
NUR2 640	(4)	Clinical Reasoning 1
NUR2 641	(4)	Clinical Reasoning 2
NUR2 644	(3)	Special Topics 1
or NUR2 645	(3)	Special Topics 2
or NUR2 646	(3)	Special Topics 3
or NUR2 647	(3)	Special Topics 4
NUR2 650	(8)	Practicioner Internship
or other graduate level courses in consultation with faculty advisor.


Fall Term
NUR1 222	(1)	McGill Model of Nursing
NUR2 511D1	(3)	Practice of Nursing Part 1
NUR2 514D1	(5)	Clinical Laboratory in Nursing
2 complementary courses*
Winter Term
NUR1 235	(4)	Health and Physical Assessment
NUR2 511D2	(3)	Practice of Nursing Part 1
NUR2 514D2	(5)	Clinical Laboratory in Nursing
2 complementary courses*
Summer Term
NUR2 512	(8)	Practice and Theory in Nursing

*Complementary Courses:

a total of 12 credits from the physical sciences, social sciences and nursing, are chosen in consultation with faculty to complement the student's previous academic background.

Students must successfully complete the Qualifying Year with a minimum of B- in all courses and be recommended by the Standing and Promotions Committee for entry to the Master of Science (Applied) Program. Students in the Qualifying Year will be required to submit an on-line application to the Master's of Science (Applied) by the application deadline.

Ph.D. PROGRAM

Each student's program is designed with the thesis supervisor, taking into account the student's previous academic preparation, needs and research interests. The requirements for the doctoral degree are:

1. A minimum of 18 credits beyond the Master's level. Courses and seminars in research design, issues of measurement, advanced nursing, development of theory in nursing, advanced statistics and complementary course(s) in the student's major field of study are compulsory. The student's program is decided in consultation with the faculty advisor.

2. Successful completion of the Ph.D. comprehensive examination.

3. Oral defense of the thesis proposal.

4. Dissertation and oral examination.

5. Two years of full-time residence. A student who has obtained a Master's degree at McGill University or at an approved institution elsewhere, and is proceeding in the same subject to a Ph.D. degree, may on the recommendation of the School, be registered in the second year of the Ph.D. program.

5.5 Courses

Details of the courses to be offered in the current year are also available from the School.

Courses with numbers ending D1 and D2

are taught in two consecutive terms (most commonly Fall and Winter). Students must register for both the D1 and D2 components. No credit will be given unless both components (D1 and D2) are successfully completed in consecutive terms.

QUALIFYING PROGRAM

(4) This course will develop basic knowledge and skills required to do a health history and to carry out basic physical assessment in infants, children, and adults.

(8) Learning to nurse patients in acute care settings, who are experiencing a variety of common illness-related problems.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

(Students must register for both NUR2 611D1 and NUR2 611D2) (No credit will be given for this course unless both NUR2 611D1 and NUR2 611D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms) A critical study of selected concepts in nursing and health related to individuals and families. An introduction to the study of concepts and theories relevant to nursing.

(3) Basic knowledge and skills needed to conduct research. The philosophy and principles of scientific inquiry, research design, sampling, techniques of data collection, ethics, and incorporating research into practice are discussed with emphasis for nursing.

(Students must register for both NUR2 614D1 and NUR2 614D2) (No credit will be given for this course unless both NUR2 614D1 and NUR2 614D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms) Field experience in nursing to test and develop concepts critical to the health of individuals and families. The examination of theories relevant to nursing practice in the clinical field.

(3) An evaluation of educational and health care systems with particular reference to the nursing input in problems of health, health care and health care delivery. Evaluative research includes qualitative and quantitative approaches to assessing health status and quality of care.

(4) Supervised clinical experiences in health care agencies are aimed at developing competence in technical and family nursing skills at an advanced level. Experience is determined on an individual basis according to learning needs and the student's area of interest.

(2) (Prerequisites: NUR2 611, NUR2 614 or equivalent) Current theories of nursing e.g. Orem, Roy, King, Rogers are examined along with their implications for practice, curriculum, administration, and research. The internal and external adequacy of these theories will be evaluated using selected schema. Critical analysis of issues and problems of theories in a practice discipline will be undertaken.

(Students must register for both NUR2 621D1 and NUR2 621D2) (No credit will be given for this course unless both NUR2 621D1 and NUR2 621D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms) An opportunity for investigation of some of the critical problems in nursing as related to the student's area of inquiry. Particular emphasis is placed on theory development in nursing.

(3) (Prerequisites: PATH 300; PHGY 201, PHGY 202 or equivalent.) Development of skills in the medical-nursing assessment and management of patients and families dealing with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Includes instruction in history-taking and physical assessment.

(4) Field experience in nursing, incorporating extensive assessment, experimentation and evaluation of differing nursing approaches.

(6) Field experience in nursing, incorporating extensive assessment, experimentation and evaluation of differing nursing approaches.

(3) An examination of theories of learning and organizational behaviour as related to the preparation of nurses for the delivery of health care services. Implications of these theories for the assessment, development, and evaluation of nursing programs will be investigated.

(4) (Prerequisite: NUR1 235 or permission of instructor.) Development of advanced skills in health assessment and physical examination of clients across the life span, including diagnostic tests and interventions, documentation and follow-up.

(3) Identification of a clinical problem and development of a project to test or implement best-practice approaches.

(3) (Prerequisite: Graduate-level course in inferential statistics and graduate or undergraduate course in child development, or permission of the instructor.) (Restriction: Health Sciences or Psychology graduate students or permission of the instructor.) Research issues surrounding the measurement of pain throughout childhood. Topics include measurement theory, theoretical and conceptual definitions of pain in children, scale construction, format and scaling issues, reliability, validity, clinical unity, developmental considerations, self-report formats, observational formats, physiological indicators of pain.

(4) (Prerequisites: PHGY 201, PHGY 202 or PHGY 209, PHGY 210; PATH 300; PHAR 300; or permission of instructor.)

(3) Examination of various experimental, quasi-experimental, correlational, and survey designs with particular focus on the use of these designs in nursing research.

(3) An examination of the underlying theories of measurement and techniques for assessing the validity and reliability of data collection instruments. Issues related to the development and/or utilization of instruments to measure target variables in nursing and health research are addressed.

(3) (Corequisite: NUR2 702) (Restriction: Enrolled in Ph.D. in Nursing or permission of instructor) Advanced examination of the utilization of qualitative research in nursing.

(3) Factors affecting the planning and management of the nursing workforce in the context of forecasting models, demographic changes, public organizational response, models of organizational behavior and determinants of nursing sensitive outcomes, and productivity.

(3) (Prerequisite: NUR2 620 or equivalent) This course surveys the history of nursing theory development with special emphasis placed on the approaches theory development and the factors affecting these approaches. Issues such as the level of theory, where theory derives are examined in light of the needs of a practice discipline. Future directions for theory development in nursing are explored.

(3) (3 hours seminar weekly) (Prerequisite: NUR2 621, NUR2 624, NUR2 625 or equivalent and permission of instructor) An in-depth analysis of selected issues and developments within nursing and health care. Included will be topics relevant to the areas of research and clinical expertise of the student and faculty.

Health Sciences Calendar 2004 - 2005