Course description
This course introduces students to the foundations of professional nursing practice in Ontario. Students will begin to develop therapeutic communication skills that support nurse-patient relationships and patient-centred care. Emphasis is placed on exploring the responsibilities, accountabilities, scope of practice, and professional expectations of nurses as outlined by legislation and the College of Nurses of Ontario. Students will examine the principles of evidence informed decision making and practice to support nursing roles.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2026 registration is open.Winter 2027 registration opens November 2, 2026.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery