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BACHELOR OF NURSING
PROGRAM
New Student Guide
2014-2015
Please bring this guide to the
New Student Orientation on
August 26-28, 2014
umanitoba.ca/nursing
FACULTY OF NURSING
Helen Glass Centre for Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
t: 204.474.7452 • e: [email protected] • w: umanitoba.ca/nursing
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Welcome and congratulations on your acceptance into the Faculty of Nursing!
This package provides important information for your first registration year in the Faculty of Nursing.
Important information regarding courses, events and notices is regularly posted for students in the Faculty of
Nursing throughout the year. Check regularly for updates in the following locations:
1.
On all D2L course pages, under Faculty Announcements
2.
Website – The Faculty of Nursing website at www.umanitoba.ca/nursing
3.
Email - Email is one of the primary forms of communication used in the Faculty of Nursing.
Faculty of Nursing students should use only their University of Manitoba email account to
communicate (send & receive) with Course Leaders, Site Program Leaders, CEF’s, other members of the
Faculty of Nursing, and agencies in which students are placed for clinical experiences.
*See the Email Accounts and Communication Policy on the Faculty of Nursing Website
4.
Faculty of Nursing Facebook page (See page 21 for link).
5.
Bulletin Board - The glassed-in Bulletin Board by Helen Glass Centre for Nursing (HGCN), Room
260.
Information may be posted in a number of areas depending on the content. Check these areas regularly for
information that pertains to you.
This package of material is for new students to the Faculty of Nursing and is not intended to be a full
representation of all information. Please refer to the 2014-2015 University of Manitoba Academic Calendar
on the University of Manitoba website, as well as the NEW Academic Handbook and Clinical Placement
Handbook posted on D2L.
It is the responsibility of all students:
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to familiarize themselves each year with the university’s academic regulations and policies in general;
to familiarize themselves with the Academic Handbook and Clinical Placement Handbook posted in
each course on D2L;
to familiarize themselves with the regulations and policies applying specifically to their faculty, school,
or program;
to familiarize themselves with the specific graduation requirements of the degree, diploma, or
certificate they are seeking; and
to ensure that the courses they have selected are appropriate to their program.
In the event of discrepancies between this document and the 2014-2015 University of Manitoba
Academic Calendar, information in the Academic Calendar shall prevail.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Included in this package:
1. INFORMATION SESSIONS........................................................................................................................................4
2. MANDATORY NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION SESSIONS .........................................................................................4
3. STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................................4
4. UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA POLICIES AND INFORMATION ....................................................................................5
5. FACULTY OF NURSING POLICIES & PROCEDURES...................................................................................................5
6. FACULTY OF NURSING PROGRAM INFORMATION .................................................................................................5
7. REGISTRATION INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................7
8. GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................................................................................8
APPENDIX A………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
APPENDIX B………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13
APPENDIX C……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
APPENDIX D……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16
APPENDIX E………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20
APPENDIX F ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
APPENDIX G……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
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1. INFORMATION SESSIONS
All students are required to complete the on-line information session, prior to registration for courses, to
clarify information in this handbook, as well as give (provide) additional information such as:
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Registration Information,
Faculty of Nursing Policies that affect students’ progress in the program,
Explanation of Curriculum,
Sequencing of Courses.
Students will be sent a link by email to the On-line information session. Students who do not complete
the on-line information session by Thursday, July 17, 2014 will be put on “hold” and prevented from
registering until the session has been completed. A two-day processing time is required between
completion of the session and removal of the “hold” so students are advised to complete the session by
the deadline in order to prevent difficulty with registration.
2. MANDATORY NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION SESSIONS
All students admitted to the Faculty of Nursing are required to attend MANDATORY New Student Orientation
Sessions to the Faculty of Nursing on August 26, 27 and 28, 2014. These sessions are in addition to the Online information sessions referred to above.
The Orientation is designed for students newly admitted to the Faculty of Nursing and all 2nd Year students to:
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Prepare for your first day of practice/classes;
Receive essential information and preparation which are required prior to your first day of
nursing;
Meet key players in the Faculty of Nursing;
Learn what is expected of you;
Ask questions to assist you in your transition to the Faculty of Nursing;
Order crests and nametags, have your student cards encoded, sign up for lockers;
Mix and mingle;
Connect with other students and the Nursing Student Association (NSA).
See Page 13 – Appendix “B” Orientation Schedule
3. STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The Faculty wants your student experience here to be positive, fulfilling, and mutually respectful. Being a
student at the Faculty of Nursing involves having both rights and responsibilities.
Respectful Behavior and Community Principles
Nurses have a vital role in the promotion of health, safety and well-being of our patients and their families,
and it is expected they will perform such roles in a professional and respectful manner with patients, families
and colleagues. Therefore, a professional and respectful behavior is required and expected within all settings
of the Faculty of Nursing. The following policies reflect the importance of this requirement and should be
reviewed carefully:
• Policy on Respective Work and Learning Environment
• Faculty of Nursing Community Principles
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4. UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA POLICIES AND INFORMATION
Students are responsible for adhering to the Policies in the Calendar. Refer to the current University of
Manitoba Academic Calendar for important deadlines and University policies and regulations. This document
can be accessed at: http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx
Change of Address/Name - It is your responsibility to ensure your correct contact information is updated in
Aurora Student. Change of Name must be reported to the Registrar’s Office, 400 University Centre, and to the
College of Nursing.
Bursaries – Students wishing to apply for bursaries or other funding are encouraged to check the Financial
Aid and Awards office website for information and bursary application.
Confirmation of Program – Students requiring confirmation of program letters for employment, or car
purchase, or other, would obtain such letters from the Registrar’s Office at 400 University Centre; Phone: 204474-9420.
Program Requirements - Students are advised to review the Academic Calendar carefully to ensure
compliance with degree program requirements and program regulations. Students must ensure the correct
courses are selected to satisfy all degree requirements. Final completion of degree requirements is the
student’s responsibility.
5. FACULTY OF NURSING POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Students are responsible for adhering to the Policies in the Calendar. Faculty-specific information is provided
in the Faculty of Nursing section of the University of Manitoba Academic Calendar .
6. FACULTY OF NURSING PROGRAM INFORMATION
Students admitted to the program must complete a minimum of three (3) credit hours of course work in
the Faculty of Nursing in the Fall Term or Winter Term of their admission year.
Students are expected to maintain contact with the program by registering in at least one Nursing
course during each consecutive Fall Term and Winter Term while they are registered in the program.
General Curriculum Information – Refer to the program outline in the Academic Calendar for the list of
required courses: http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx
and refer to the Program Planning Form at:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/undergrad/media/program_planning_form.pdf
Advance Standing – Nursing Student Advisors will send you an Academic Summary sheet, indicating the
courses that will be transferred into the Faculty of Nursing for credit. If an Academic Summary sheet is not
included with this package, it will be emailed to you under separate cover. If you have any questions, contact a
Nursing Student Advisor or obtain a blank form at:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/curr_undergrad.html
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Information for LPNs – If you graduated from the Practical Nursing Program at Assiniboine Community
College or the Diploma in Practical Nursing Program at the University College of the North, you should make
an appointment to meet with a Nursing Student Advisor no later than July 15, 2014 to:
• discuss advance standing
• arrange challenge for credit for NURS 2120 Nursing Health Assessment (4) and NURS 2220 Pharmacology in
Nursing Practice (3)
LPNs may be required to demonstrate their skills and will be required to successfully complete the calculation
test with other NURS 2130 students at the beginning of the term before receiving advance standing in NURS
2130 Nursing Skills Lab (2).
It is important that LPNs arrange challenge for credit in July and meet the requirements prior to the
Registration Revision period in Fall Term (see the Academic Schedule in the 2014-15 University of Manitoba
Academic Calendar for deadline dates).
Prerequisites – All courses from one year are prerequisite to courses in a subsequent year. Students who have
not completed all courses from a previous year may be permitted to work ahead on select courses with special
permission. Students should make an appointment to see a Faculty of Nursing Student Advisor or the Nursing
Registrar in order to request special permission.
Voluntary Withdrawal – Students are allowed only one voluntary withdrawal per nursing course in the
Faculty of Nursing. If you have previously withdrawn from a Nursing course, Aurora Student will not prevent
you from withdrawing from the same course a subsequent time; however, all withdrawals from nursing
courses will be checked by Nursing Student Advisors. Students who withdraw from the same course will be
re-registered in the same section of that course. In other words, you may not withdraw. Such students
will be responsible for the content of any missed classes and for completing all assignments in the course.
Withdrawals from a course during the Registration Revision period are not counted as voluntary withdrawals.
It is only those courses for which a ‘VW’ code appears on the Student History that are considered voluntary
withdrawals.
Some courses are pre-requisite or co-requisite to other courses. When students withdraw from the pre/corequisite course, it is their responsibility to withdraw from the course for which they no longer meet the
prerequisite. Failure to do so will result in their removal when it is discovered.
If you are considering withdrawing from a course, please discuss this with a Nursing Student Advisor or the
Nursing Registrar as this might significantly impact your program. Immediately inform the Nursing Course
Leader, the CEF and/or the Site Program Leader (if it is a clinical course) when you withdraw. It is the student’s
responsibility to withdraw from any course(s) for which they have received a failure in the prerequisite
course(s) in a preceding term.
Grades – You must obtain a minimum grade of “C” in each course in the program. In the Faculty of Nursing, a
final grade of D in any course taken to complete the degree requirement is considered a failure and is not
accepted by the Faculty.
NOTE: Effective Fall Term 2013, all Clinical Courses are evaluated as a Pass/Fail grade.
Failed Courses – Although Aurora Student may indicate “minimum met” for a grade of “D”, it is a failure in the
Faculty of Nursing and must be repeated or replaced. If you fail a required course (receive less than a grade of
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“C”), you must repeat it. Upon successful completion of the subsequent course, the most recent of the two
grades will count in your GPA. Withdrawal from the program will be required following a second failure in the
same nursing (NURS XXX0) course or a grade of Fail in any two nursing clinical courses. Students who are
required to withdraw are ineligible for re-admission to the Faculty of Nursing. If you fail an elective course, you
may repeat or replace the course.
Inter-Faculty Option in Aging - Choosing the Option in Aging gives you the opportunity to expand your area
of study into six faculties and gain special expertise in age-related fields. See Nursing Sections of the Academic
Calendar & Catalog for more details and the website at:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/undergrad/all/option_aging.html
Consult a Nursing Student Advisor as you complete each Option in Aging course to ensure you meet the
requirements of the option.
YEAR ONE - Students admitted under Option 2 are advised to meet with a Nursing Student Advisor for
program planning and must attend the Mandatory New Student Orientation. Check the website before
attending to ensure that you are apprised of revisions to the time and location of the sessions.
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/prospective/new_admits.html.
YEAR TWO - Students admitted to Year Two must attend the Mandatory New Student Orientation. Check the
website before attending to ensure that you are apprised of revisions to the time and location of the sessions.
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/prospective/new_admits.html.
YEARS THREE & FOUR - Electives – Students are required to complete a total of 12 credit hours of electives
(including the three credit hours of Humanities in Year 1 and the Native Studies course in year 3). Of the total
12 credit hours of electives, 6 must be completed at or above the 2000 level. The Faculty of Nursing has
ultimate discretion in determining the appropriateness of an elective to the Nursing program. Students may
complete the electives by:
• choosing any subject area except Pass/Fail courses, graduate level courses, or courses with credit hour
designations other than 3 or 6 credit hours.
• choosing courses from other faculties. You must meet the prerequisite requirements for courses in any
faculty. Some faculties place restrictions on the number of credit hours for which you may register, or
restrictions on the date on which you may register.
Nursing electives are courses offered by the Faculty of Nursing. These courses are open to nursing and nonnursing students. Nursing electives may not be offered each term. For more information, see the Nursing
section of the Academic Calendar and refer to Aurora Student, Class Schedule for updated information on
course offerings each term.
Bison Athletes: If you are a Bison athlete, it is your responsibility to please contact the course leader (Theory,
Clinical and Skills Lab courses) to inform them of your schedule so reasonable accommodations can be made.
7. REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Students will be assigned to a cohort and corresponding timetable. The Faculty of Nursing timetable
layouts/patterns and schedules are available online at:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/undergrad/4year/timetable.html.
For more detailed REGISTRATION HINTS, see Appendix “A”. Students should register for Fall Term and Winter
Term courses during their initial registration. Failure to do so may result in courses being full.
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PLEASE NOTE
Students must register for courses using Aurora Student. If you have any questions, we will assist you.
However, you MUST read the registration information and instructions provided online at:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/undergrad/4year/timetable.html; and
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/undergrad/all/reg_info.html.
Consult the Academic Calendar and Aurora Student to ensure that you are aware of the relevant dates for
registration, withdrawal, etc. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know the dates!
Due to publication submission deadlines, information on the time, location, and availability of courses may
become updated prior to registration. For current course registration and scheduling information, students
should consult the Aurora Student class schedule and check course layout (see above) on the Faculty of
Nursing website.
Time Tickets – Registration Time Tickets are based on GPA. If your access time is incorrect, contact a Nursing
Student Advisor or the Nursing Registrar in the Faculty of Nursing.
Last Date to add Clinical Courses for Fall & Winter – August 1, 2014.
Clinical placements for students are arranged in advance; therefore, students planning to take clinical practice
courses, including those in Winter Term, must register for these courses by August 1, 2014. Failure to do so
may result in your being unable to register for courses because they are full. The Faculty of Nursing provides
clinical experiences in a variety of settings, including hospitals, community agencies and nursing homes, for
example. Clinical practice time is not only mandatory, but is valuable to your nursing education. It is an
expectation that you are prepared to care for patients safely.
You must keep clinical days free (i.e., do not schedule other classes or personal appointments on these
days). The clinical practice time has been arranged for you and as a nursing student you must meet the
minimum number of hours in practice, as required by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
(Total 1,450 hours).
Please refer to the Course Syllabus and Clinical Placement Handbook for clinical practice guidelines,
expectations, assignments and evaluation methods.
Registration in 3rd and 4th Years: Registration in 3rd and 4th year courses is normally held in late June. Check
the website and the bulletin board in the spring for details.
8. GETTING STARTED
Complete the On-Line Information Session (see page 4)
Review the information in this Guide, including the information provided in the links (i.e.:
policies, procedures) AND BRING THIS GUIDE TO YOUR MANDATORY SESSIONS
Immunization, CPR, Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry check, Adult Abuse Registry
check and Mask-Fit Testing documents must be submitted to the Faculty of Nursing by July 15. The
immunization and CPR policy is strictly enforced. Submit documentation well before July 15 and/or
check with the Student Services Assistant to ensure your documents are complete and requirements
met. Your admission is provisional pending receipt of these documents by the July 15 deadline.
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Students who do not submit these documents by July 15, 2014 will have their Offer of
Acceptance to the Faculty of Nursing revoked.
Uniforms – required for the first day of practice. Purchase professionally styled white uniform, with
white shoes, socks or stockings. You may wish to purchase more than one set of “scrubs”, as they must
be clean at the start of each clinical day. You can purchase uniforms anywhere they are sold (Unimor 7% discount for students, Executive Uniforms -10% discount for students, and Wal-Mart, to name a
few). More information about the Uniform/Dress Code Policy can be found at:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/undergrad/policies/uniform.html
Stethoscopes – required for first day of practice. Can be purchased at the University of Manitoba
Bookstore, among other places.
Name Tags and Crests – It is mandatory for students to have a NAME TAG (first and last name) as
identification for all clinical and lab courses and maybe required for theory courses as well. The CREST
(University of Manitoba) must be sewn on the left arm for each uniform. Students are required to
purchase two name tags and two crests. They can be purchased at the University of Manitoba
Bookstore. For more info see:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/undergrad/info/name_tags.html
Claim your ID and enter your UM email address in Aurora Student – Your contact information,
including your address, telephone number and UM email address must be entered into Aurora
Student and updated, if changed at any time.
Read the Email Accounts and Communication policy at:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/undergrad/policies/email_communication.html
NURS 0500 – Preparation for Professional Practice. Students will learn information and skills
pertaining to electronic patient recording, the Personal Health Information Act, and Work Place Safety
and Health, etc. This is required for practice settings and must be registered prior to registering for a
practice course. See Appendix “A”
Attend the Mandatory New Student Orientation and Clinical Orientation on August 26, 27 and
28, 2014
For orientation, you will be grouped as follows:
COHORT A & B
COHORT A: NURS 2180 A01
COHORT B: NURS 2180 A02
Clinical Section Leader: Kim Morency
COHORT C & D
COHORT C: NURS 2190 A03
COHORT D: NURS 2190 A04
Clinical Section Leader: Joanne Winsor
Not registered in NURS 2180 OR NURS 2190
but newly admitted to the Faculty of Nursing:
For orientation, you will form part of
COHORT A & B
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*If due to extenuating circumstances you are unable to attend, contact your respective course contact by August 22,
2014.
Please refer to Appendix “B” for a complete, detailed schedule for the Orientation dates, times and
places. You will be scheduled to attend a variety of sessions and workshops according to your cohort.
This schedule is subject to change, so please check for updated versions posted on the Faculty of Nursing
website prior to the orientation at:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/undergrad/4year/crs_orientation_site_selection.html
Prior to attending the orientation, determine which group you are in, by knowing your Cohort (A, B, C
or D), and whether you are in NURS 2180 or 2190 for Fall Term 2014 by reviewing your registration
package. YOU MUST ATTEND ON THE DAYS AND AT THE TIMES YOUR COHORT IS SCHEDULED.
Card Access – students must have student ID cards encoded to gain access to labs, the student study
room, student lounge/locker room and computer lab.
PHIA training – will take place as part of Orientation
Learn about training you will need and how you get cards required for nursing practice for:
PYXIS/HSC Security
WHMIS
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
EPR Training (*see below)
ELECTRONIC PATIENT RECORD (EPR) CLASSES
WILL BE POSTED FOR THOSE WITH PLACEMENTS AT ST. BONIFACE
ON THE NURS 0500 PAGE ON D2L
Complete checklist to ensure you have all required cards prior to the first day of Nursing
Practice - see Appendix ”C”
If you have not completed your 3rd dose of Hepatitis B and/or Serology by July 15, 2014 you will
be required to attend an additional MANDATORY information session AT 12:00 NOON (OR
IMMEDIATELY AFTER MORNING ORIENTATION SESSION IS COMPLETED) ON AUGUST 28, 2013.
You will be notified of the date, time and location by email through your University of Manitoba
email account.
BRING COURSE SYLLABUS FOR CLINICAL COURSES to the New Student Orientation.
Students entering Year 1 & Year 2 of the program - Students with theory courses scheduled on
September 4th and 5th according to your timetable attend scheduled lectures.
Student Resources – review Student Resources. See Appendix “D”
Tips for Students: From Faculty Professors & Student – review these tips. See Appendix “E”
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NURS 2130 Nursing Skills Lab – the first week of skills labs begin the week of September 8th in Room
470 Helen Glass Centre for Nursing. Please be sure to check the schedule in the course syllabus.
“SKILLS BLITZ” ORIENTATION
NURS 2180 Tuesday/Wednesday
COHORT A
September 4th – 8:30-10:30AM
NURS 2190 Thursday/Friday
COHORT B
September 5th – 8:30-10:30AM
NURS 2180 Tuesday/Wednesday
COHORT C
September 4th – 2:00-4:00PM
NURS 2190 Thursday/Friday
COHORT D
September 5th- 2:00-4:00PM
INTRODUCTION TO SKILLS LAB
NURS 2130 Thursday, September 4
COHORT A & B
12:30-1:20PM (Rm TBA)
NURS 2130 Friday, September 5
COHORT C & D
12:30-1:20PM (Rm TBA)
September 4 is the first day of classes in the Fall Term.
We wish you success with your studies in the Faculty of Nursing!
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APPENDIX A
Registration Hints for
Students Newly Admitted Directly to Year 2
5.
NOTE: CPR recertification is due in subsequent
years by JUNE 1. It is your responsibility to be
aware of this.
Have you submitted your CPR – Health Care Provider Level
and immunization record, Criminal Record, Child Abuse
Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check? They are all due
July 15 in your year of admission.
Registration commences July 21. Individual initial access
dates will be available through Aurora Student AFTER July 8.
Students should consult the College of Nursing homepage for
current registration information at
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/un
dergrad/4year/timetable.html.
Timetable layouts and registration information is located at:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/undergrad/4y
ear/timetable.html. These will allow you to visualize how the
courses are scheduled. As there are often last minute
timetable changes please check Aurora Student for possible
updates. Students will only be able to register courses from
within their assigned cohort. Students will not be able to
register in alternate sections.
There is an orientation for all students taking one or more
nd
2 year courses. Students are required to attend sessions
August 26, 27, 28 depending on the clinical rotation
registered in fall term. Check your schedule carefully.
1.
2.
3.
4.
NURS 0500 Preparation for Professional Practice.
Students will learn information and skills pertaining to
electronic patient recording, the personal health
information act, and work place safety and health. This
is a prerequisite for practice settings and must be
registered prior to registering for a practice course.
NURS 2120 Health Assessment is one 3-hour lecture
and one 2-hour practice lab a week throughout Fall
Term.
NURS 2130 Skills laboratory is a 2-hour practice lab
once a week spanning both Fall and Winter Terms.
Both NURS 2120 and NURS 2130 MUST be taken in Fall
Term if you are planning to take a clinical course in Fall
or Winter Term.
There is an additional orientation for clinical and lab
(NURS 2130 Nursing skills Lab) the first 2 days of class.
Check specific information distributed at the August
orientation.
6. Students registered in a clinical practice course must
attend an additional orientation session on August 26 or
27 (see Orientation Schedule).
7. Year 2 clinical courses (NURS 2180-Clinical Nursing
Practice 1 and NURS 2190-Clinical Nursing Practice 2 are
two consecutive days, either Tues/Wed or Thurs/Fri.
Students are expected to keep the entire day /evening
available for clinical in the event that clinical must be
scheduled over a longer period of time. Aurora Student
will not permit registration in ANY courses on the
evening of clinical days.
8. All clinical courses must be registered for Fall and
Winter Terms by August 1. Failure to do so may result in
not being able to secure space in the clinical course.
Should you encounter difficulty registering all your
courses contact the nursing registrar or a student
advisor for assistance.
9. NURS 2220 – Pharmacology - Students attend one 2
hour lecture and one tutorial; therefore you must
register in a lecture and the appropriate lab as per your
cohort.
10. STAT 1000 Statistics is offered Tuesday evening Fall
Term and Wednesday evening in Winter Term. Students
may not register in ANY courses on the day/evening of
clinical. Alternatively this course may be taken through
Distance Education (on-line study) or through Campus
Manitoba in Fall Term or through University of
Athabasca on a “Letter of Permission” or in Summer
Term.
NOTE: Registration information / timetable layouts are
emailed to your UM address.
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APPENDIX B
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION & CLINICAL PRACTICE ORIENTATION
NURS 2180 Clinical Nursing Practice I
COHORT A (A01) & B (A02)
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
MORNING
Robert
Schultz
Theatre
(St. John’s
College)
LUNCH
AFTERNOON
Room 260
Helen Glass
Centre for
Nursing
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
8:00-9:00
8:00-9:00
8:30-9:00
9:00-12:00
9:00-12:00
9:00-12:00
REGISTRATION – ALL COHORTS
Large Groups Orientation
NSA hosted lunch
(Robert Schultz
Theatre/Atrium)
TOURS and BOOTHS in the
Faculty of Nursing Atrium
1:00-4:30 – COHORTS A & B ONLY
Clinical Practice Orientation
(NURS 2180)
BREAKFAST hosted by NSA
REGISTRATION – ALL COHORTS
Large Groups Orientation
REGISTRATION – ALL COHORTS
Professionalism Workshop
(See below)
TOURS and BOOTHS in the
Faculty of Nursing Atrium
TBA
*Please keep this time
available.
Seminar on Professionalism
An interactive session to assist you in understanding your role as a student nurse and what is expected in this
role. You will also hear from a representative from the Student Advocacy Office..
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION & CLINICAL PRACTICE ORIENTATION
NURS 2190 Clinical Nursing Practice II
COHORT C (A03) & D (A04)
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
MORNING
Robert
Schultz
Theatre
(St. John’s
College)
LUNCH
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
8:00-9:00
8:00-9:00
8:30-9:00
9:00-12:00
9:00-12:00
9:00-12:00
REGISTRATION – ALL COHORTS
Large Groups Orientation
NSA hosted lunch
(Robert Schultz
Theatre/Atrium)
TOURS and BOOTHS in the
Faculty of Nursing Atrium
AFTERNOON
Room 260
Helen Glass
Centre for
Nursing
BREAKFAST hosted by NSA
REGISTRATION – ALL COHORTS
Large Groups Orientation
REGISTRATION – ALL COHORTS
Professionalism Workshop
(See below)
TOURS and BOOTHS in the
Faculty of Nursing Atrium
1:00-4:30 – COHORTS C & D ONLY
Clinical Practice Orientation
(NURS 2190)
TBA
*Please keep this time
available.
Seminar on Professionalism
An interactive session to assist you in understanding your role as a student nurse and what is expected in this
role. You will also hear from a representative from the Student Advocacy Office.
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APPENDIX C
Checklist
The following check list has been prepared to assist you in confirming all items have been
completed/obtained either prior to or soon after the Orientation and/or prior to your first day of
Nursing practice.
With Acceptance to Nursing – due July 15
______CPR
______Immunizations
______Criminal Record Search
______Child Abuse Registry Check
______Adult Abuse Registry Check
______Mask-Fit Testing
Provided at orientation:
_____PHIA training
_____PYXIS/HSC Security
_____WHMIS
During Term 1 or Term 2 (further information will be provided)
_____Non Violent Crisis Intervention
_____EPR Training
The e-learning module for transfusion medicine best practices in NURS 0500 is a requirement for Senior
Practicum at HSC and not required until 4th year.
May, 2014
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APPENDIX D
Student Resources to Assist Students
FACULTY OF NURSING RESOURCES:
Student Services Group:
200 Level, Helen Glass Centre for Nursing
Nursing Student Advisors are responsible for advising and overseeing the admission and registration of
students in the undergraduate Nursing program and answering enquiries pertaining to course/program
planning, advice re faculty and university policies, procedures and regulations, registration problems, and
program completion.
Note: It is not the responsibility of the Nursing Student Advisors to notify you if you have outstanding
degree requirements.
Nursing Student Advisors are available for consultation by appointment. Please book appointments with the
Student Services Assistant in Room 262, phone (204) 474-6655 or at Reception (204) 474-7452. The Student
Services Assistant will advise you of the current drop-in policy.
Karen Dempsey
Policy Administrator and
Graduate Program Student Advisor
(204) 474-7334
Andrea Friesen
Student Services Assistant
(204) 474-6655
Catherine Johnston
Registrar
(204) 474-9955
Toll-Free in Manitoba 1-800-432-1960
Toll-Free in Canada
1-888-216-7011
Karla Blackwell
Student Advisor (204) 474-6733
Sharan Burns
Counsillor/Advisor (204) 474-6217
Terri Tauffenbach
Student Advisor (204) 474-6734
Norma Brown
Receptionist (204) 474-7452
Ext. 6217, 6734, 6733, 9955, 6655
Ext. 6217, 6734, 6733, 9955, 6655
Administrative Offices:
200 Level (please ask the receptionist)
Dr. Terri Ashcroft
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs
(204) 474-6220
Carol Enns
Director, Clinical Education
(204) 474-9519
Kimberley Morency
Stephanie Yarema
Coordinator, Clinical Placement and Resources Undergraduate Programs Assistant
(204) 474-8936
(204) 474-6375
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Equity & Access Committee:
(204) 474-6218
Carla Shapiro, Chair ([email protected])
Room 371, Helen Glass Centre
Provide reasonable accommodation strategies with a particular focus on clinical courses.
Coordinator, Skills Lab
(204) 474-8324
Barb Goodwin ([email protected])
Room 463, Helen Glass Centre
Nursing Librarian:
(204) 474-6590
Lisa Demczuk ([email protected])
Room, 393 Helen Glass Centre for Nursing (limited hours)
or at Elizabeth Dafoe Library
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Student Concern Process
Communication Pathway
Faculty of Nursing
Student with a Clinical Practice
Course Concern in the Undergraduate Programs
1. The general guideline is to discuss the issue and seek a resolution with the individual closest
to the situation/issue.
2. At any time students may discuss the issue with and/or seek advice from a Faculty of Nursing Student
Advisor (204-474-7452) or Student Advocacy (204-474-7423).
Clinical
Education
Facilitator
Site
Program
Leader
Director
of Clinical
Education
Associate Dean,
Undergraduate
Programs
Student with a Theory
Course Concern in the Undergraduate Programs
1. The general guideline is to discuss the issue and seek a resolution with the individual closest
to the situation/issue.
2. At any time students may discuss the issue with and/or seek advice from a Faculty of Nursing Student
Advisor (204-474-7452) or Student Advocacy (204-474-7423).
Student Advisor
(if appropriate)
Course
Leader
Associate Dean,
Undergraduate
Programs
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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA RESOURCES:
Accessibility Services:
(204) 474-6213
155 University Centre ([email protected])
http://umanitoba.ca/student/resource/disability_services/
Provides support and advocacy for students with disabilities of all kinds: hearing, learning, injury related, mental health,
medical, physical or visual. Students with temporary disabilities such as sprains and breaks are also eligible to use these
services.
English Language Centre:
(204)-474-9251
520 University Centre
umanitoba.ca/elc
International Centre for Students:
(204) 474-8501
541 University Centre ([email protected])
http://umanitoba.ca/student/ics/
Learning Assistance Centre:
(204) 480-1481
Room 201, Tier Building ([email protected])
http://umanitoba.ca/student/u1/lac/
Student Advocacy &
Resource Centre:
(204) 474-7423
Room 519, University Centre
http://umanitoba.ca/student/resource/
Assist individual students who have been referred to Student Advocacy regarding all student related matters, including
providing information on policies/rules, seeking out information regarding the process, obtaining documentation,
setting up and attending meetings with students, all forms of communications, assisting with formal appeals,
representing students at the appeal hearings.
Student Counselling & Career
Centre:
(204) 474-8592
Room 474, University Centre
http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/
Personal counselling, career counselling.
Financial Aid and Awards
Office:
(204) 474-9531
Room 422, University Centre
http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/
Information and applications re Canada Student Loans, bursaries, Awards, Scholarship information.
Registrar’s Office
(204) 474-9420
Room 400, University Centre
ID cards, General Calendar, holds due to fees, fee assessment
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APPENDIX E
Tips for Students: From Faculty Professors
Welcome to the Faculty of Nursing. We have compiled a number of tips and suggestions for New/2nd year
students to assist you as you transition into the Faculty of Nursing.
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Ensure that you understand what the Course Leader/Professor requires for course assignments. The
syllabus is considered a “contract” and it is important for you to review all of the information in each
course syllabus. Your Course Leader will provide their contact information.
Cosette Taylor, Coordinator, Innovation and Learning, has developed an exceptional website of
resources for students with writing and communication challenges in academic course, Please visit
Cosette’s link: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/communications.html .
If you are experiencing difficulty with communication in the clinical practice courses, please make an
appointment to meet with Cosette ([email protected]).
Your Course Leaders/Professors care about your progress. If you are going through a difficult time in
your life (e.g. depression, anxiety, family member dying, sick children, divorce) please talk to your
Course Leaders and/or a Nursing Student Advisor about the concerns you have. They will also direct you
to supports that are available in the Faculty as well as within the University of Manitoba.
Practice basic math skills, without using a calculator, especially with decimal points and fractions.
Remember that for each hour of class time, you are required to study at least 2 hours. Study with a
“buddy” or create small study groups. This will not only help you get through all the material, but will
bring you closer to your fellow students.
Clinical practice (e.g., hospitals, agencies, nursing homes) requires students to be knowledgeable
about their patients and AWAKE while providing patient care. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep
and have breakfast before nursing practice.
Students must develop and demonstrate an understanding of the significance of the concept of
“fitness to practice” in the context of self-regulation and public protection. Fitness to Practice is defined
by the College of Registered Nurses, as: All the qualities and capabilities of an individual relevant to his or her
capacity to practice as a registered nurse, including, but not limited to, freedom from any cognitive,
physical, psychological or emotional condition, or a dependence on alcohol or drugs, that impairs his or her
ability to practice nursing (CRNBC, 2006).
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Everyone coming to the Faculty of Nursing is an adult. We will not be able to discuss your program
with your parents or family.
Please come dressed appropriately to class. Plan your “schedule” appropriately so you are in class
when it begins. It is disruptive to everyone in the class when students walk in late or leave early. Contact
your Course Leaders and let them know if you will be arriving late or missing class. Leaving the
classroom early or arriving late lessens the learning experience for everyone. Remember, attendance in
class, skills labs and clinical practice is MANDATORY.
Please turn off your cell phones during class and clinical practice. You can check your messages during
your break or lunch time.
Your textbooks are valuable learning tools. However, you will also learn a lot during class. The
interaction and discussion in class is important to your learning; therefore, it is imperative that you
come to class prepared and ready to participate and be engaged.
Please remember that your nursing courses build on previous learning. The knowledge you have
acquired from courses you completed in University I (e.g., Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology,
Growth and Development, Introduction to Nursing, electives) are important building blocks to the
information in second, third and fourth year nursing courses.
Make prompter cards for Health Assessment Lab (NURS 2120) that are based on a checklist, with added
‘prompters’ to assist you through the skill set. You can also make prompter cards for skills lab - i.e., when
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you may have forgotten all the steps for administration of oxygen or for medications, medical disorders.
Ensure that you watch the Skills Videos.
The Faculty of Nursing’s virtual “Student Suggestion Box” welcomes our students' constructive
suggestions and ideas for improvement. If you wish to send your suggestions and ideas, please visit:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/current/suggestion_box.html
The Faculty of Nursing has a Facebook page with information, updates and upcoming events that you
can find at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/NursingatUofM
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APPENDIX F
Tips for Students: From Fellow Students
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You will need to purchase comfortable and workable white scrubs for all your clinical experiences. There are a
number of places that sell scrubs in Winnipeg – though you can find white scrubs at big box stores. If you need
specific sizes, lengths or simply need different sizes for your top and bottom you’ll have better luck at a local shop.
Ask any nursing students you know where they found theirs or Google search for local shops if you can’t find out
about any. Most places provide a student discount if you ask. Moreover, invest in a good pair of white runners. Most
CEFs (clinical education facilitators) are okay with minimal logos but the bottoms of your shoes should be a light
color and non-marking.
Check your email every day. Your Instructors, Profs, Registrar, CEF, and NSA class rep will send you many
important emails. These emails are almost always time sensitive. On the same note, stay up to date with your D2L
accounts as some professors will use these programs to communicate information regarding class, assignments and
exams with you. Additionally, you will usually be able to find your syllabus and class notes using one of these
programs before your first class.
“Care plans” is a term that you will hear over and over again throughout your nursing career. You will soon start to
speak the language of nursing diagnosis, so don’t fret when you first hear this term. You will go over how to create a
care plan during your first clinical rotation. Care plans take time, especially in the beginning, so start early and
invest in a good care planning textbook that has rationales. At least one of your courses will list one as a required
reading – it’s worth the money and will help you preserve your sanity.
It is tempting to sell your textbooks ASAP, but you will find yourself referring back to your older textbooks
throughout your nursing education. Your health assessment text and skills text will be very helpful during your
practicum, for example. Another thing to keep in mind is that the library usually has a copy or two of books
available which you may borrow or refer to. So, if you think you’ll only need to use a textbook for an essay, for
instance, perhaps you should consider sharing a textbook with someone else from your cohort or borrowing it from
the library. On the same note – keep the cue/recipe cards that you make for clinical, health assessment and skills lab
as they will come in handy again!
You may borrow instruments and assessment equipment from the Faculty of Nursing’s reception desk to take
home to practice with or to use for clinical. Blood pressure cuffs, otoscopes, and many more things are available.
Keep the date you need to return the equipment by in mind, otherwise, you will find yourself with a fine. You can
also purchase printing credits from the front desk. Minimum $2.00 purchase of printing credit is necessary – cash
only.
You might feel scared coming into the Faculty of Nursing, but remember that everyone is going through the
same experience. You will get used to the heavy course load. Creating study groups with your peers in your cohort
will help you get through the material and to build friendships.
You’re well aware that you should start studying for your courses as soon as possible. Exams like the skills
demo can creep up on you, so make sure you’re fully using the time available to you in lab. Also, remember that
most of your courses are more than 3 credit hours, unlike your prerequisite courses. For example, Health Promotion
of Maternal Child Families (NURS 2240) is 6 credit hours in one semester. That means you’re learning twice as
much information in one semester as you would in a normal (3 credit hour) class. Study accordingly and do not wait
until the last minute.
Always remember why you wanted to be a nurse. Remember why you wanted to be a nurse when you receive
your first disappointing test mark, when you feel frustrated with the whole process, and when you are caring for
your patients. Consider writing down all of these reasons so you can have a copy to look back to.
Cultivate a strong support group. Become friends with fellow students (especially in your cohort) and get
involved in student activities (e.g., the Nursing Student Association)! This may feel like too much to take on at first,
but the support from friends and the student council will help you get through the program. On the same topic invest in your friends and family. They comfort you through the rough times and help you celebrate the good times
and your achievements.
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APPENDIX G
Who we are:
Senior Stick/CEO:
Daniel Sushko
Vice Stick/ Executive VP:
Caitlyn Farr
Secretary:
Kateri Muys
Treasurer:
Courtney Paquette
UMSU Rep:
Jaqueline Robert
Mentorship Chair:
Evan Graham
Programming Chair:
Réjean LaBelle
Programming Coordinator
(Publicity):
Susan Nanthasit
Programming Associate:
Danielle Koop
Student Senator:
Brittany Silverstein
Senior MaHSSA Rep:
Jace Lloyd
How to contact NSA:
In person: 222 Helen Glass Centre
for Nursing
Email: Senior stick:
[email protected] or
Vice Stick:
[email protected]
Website: http://nsa.umsu.ca
Facebook: UManitoba Nursing
Student’s Association
Instagram: umanitobansa
What NSA does for you:
The Nursing Students’ Association
would like to congratulate you on
your acceptance into the Faculty
of Nursing! Our purpose is to
make sure that your student voice
is heard. Our council meets
monthly on the first Monday of
every month. Getting involved
with NSA is a great way to meet
other Faculty of Nursing students
and faculty members. It is also a
great way to sharpen your
leadership, team work and
professional development skills,
and is a great thing to have on
your resume!
NSA also offers several services
to students. Several clothing sales
are held throughout the year where
you can purchase NSA
merchandise. Please check our
website often, as we will announce
upcoming sale dates there. NSA
also throws several social events
throughout the year. This gives
students the opportunity to mingle
about something other than their
clinical rotations! Please check our
website often as upcoming social
and ticket sale dates. Class/Cohort
Reps will also give monthly
announcements to their respective
classes/cohorts regarding
upcoming NSA events.
Student Spaces:
There are two student lounges
located in Helen Glass. One is
located in Room 130 in the
basement. This student lounge
includes couches, microwaves and
lockers. These lockers will be
available for purchase in
September, 2013. Lockers cost
$25 and will be rented for the fall
and winter semesters. Please check
our website, as locker sale dates
will be posted sometime soon. A
new and second student lounge
will be made available to students,
opening in September of 2013!
This lounge will be located in 202
Helen Glass.
There is a quiet study area that is
accessible to students in room 230
in the hallway near the parkade
entrance. It offers students study
carrels, a sitting area and plenty of
outlets for laptops.
Students will need an encoded
student card to access all of these
spaces. Remember, these spaces
are shared by everyone, so please
be respectful and keep them tidy!
Website: http://nsa.umsu.ca
Keep updated on all NSA news
with our website. This site is
directly controlled, owned and
operated by the NSA. This will
also be where NSA meeting
minutes, financial reports and
scholarship information will be
posted. We also have a Facebook
group: University of Manitoba
Nursing Student Association.
University of Manitoba Students
Union (UMSU):
Check out www.umsu.ca to keep
up to date with what is going on
with UMSU. Al Turnbull is our
new UMSU President for the
2013-2014 year! You can
download health and dental forms
from this website. You can also
find information on how to get
your taxes done for free.
DARP Notes:
This news letter is created by
students, for students. It is a great
way to keep informed of current
developments within the Faculty
of Nursing and health care field.
There will be two editions
published per semester which will
be available on our website.
Physical copies will also be
available at our office. We
welcome students to contribute
articles! If you would like
something published, please
contact NSA. Remember to keep it
professional. We want your voices
heard!
Computer Lab:
The computer lab is located on the
third floor of Helen Glass in room
24
394. Your encoded student card
will allow you access. You must
ClaimID in order to use these
computers (instructions on how to
ClaimID are posted on the white
board in the lab). Printing is
available at ten cents per page.
Please see the front desk in Helen
Glass to buy printing privileges
(cash only). Money will be put on
your account so that you may print
papers, notes, etc. until your funds
run out. Please be advised that
eating and/or drinking in the
computer lab are strictly
prohibited.
Card Encoding:
In previous years, students would
have to wait in line during
orientation to have their student
card encoded during orientation.
This year, Carol Enns and
Stephanie Yarema will be
collecting student cards during
orientation to have them encoded
for you! Make sure to give them a
big “thank-you” as you drop off
your student card to them! Your
card must be encoded in order to
have access to student lounges, the
quiet study area and computer lab
Jump and D2L:
You must ClaimID to have access
to Jump
(https://jump.umanitoba.ca) and
D2L
(https://universityofmanitoba.desir
e2learn.com/). Make sure to check
these websites (including your
student Webmail) at least once
daily, to ensure you do not miss an
email from your professor or CEF.
Faculty of Nursing:
Check out the Faculty website at
www.umanitoba.ca/nursing. This
includes information on faculty,
different programs offered,
announcement and
course/curriculum updates. Skills
Lab Videos are also accessible
from this website. Here is a quick
link:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursi
ng/current/undergrad/4year/course
_management.html
Uniform Guidelines:
Clinical practice uniforms consist
of all white scrubs with the UofM
crest sewn on the left sleeve, all
white shoes (not previously worn),
nametag and a stethoscope. Scrubs
can be purchased at the U of M
Bookstore or other establishments
that sell uniform pieces. Bring
your student card with you if you
visit these other establishments as
you may receive a student
discount. Make sure to do a “bend
and stretch” test when purchasing
your scrubs to test that they do not
reveal your lower-back, and don’t
reveal in the front with
movements. It is also a good idea
to invest in some nude-coloured
undergarments. All tattoos must be
hidden (you may wear a long
white sleeved shirt under your
scrubs). Jewelry and piercings
must be limited to one simple stud
earring per ear, a single nose stud,
and a simple wedding band.
Community practice uniforms
consist of business casual clothing.
Black dress pants, non-revealing
tops and skirts that reach the knee
level are considered appropriate
for this rotation. Note: if a hospital
staff member borrows your
stethoscope during your clinical
rotation, make sure that you get it
back from them! It is easy for
them to forget that the stethoscope
they are using is borrowed!
Crests and Nametag
Crests can be purchased in the
University of Manitoba bookstore
located in University Centre. You
can also order your nametag at this
time too. Nametags will be passed
out during class times. Please
ensure you give both your first and
last names for name tags.
CPR
Faculty of Nursing students must
re-certify their CPR every year.
NSA provides re-certification
courses between the months of
April and May. Check the website
for upcoming dates.
Best of luck throughout your
studies in the Faculty of
Nursing! We are looking
forward to meeting you!