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Parking Permits

Parking is by permit only, with 25 spaces per program available annually. Students will receive an email from the operations manager that contains the parking permit application form. Students interested in applying for parking must complete the form and return to the sender by end-of-day, Friday, September 8, 2023.

From the submissions, 25 names will be drawn from each program. These candidates will be contacted by the mailroom during the week of September 11, 2023, with the option to purchase an annual parking permit for a fee of $10 (cash only).

Permits are valid for one year, and can be used in the student parking lot only.

Locker Assignments

Students will receive an email that contains a locker application form. Students interested in securing a locker must complete the form and return to the sender by end-of-day, Friday, September 8, 2023.

Lockers are assigned on a shared basis, of two students per locker. If you wish to share a locker with a particular student, please note the name on your locker application. Students are responsible for providing their own locks. Lockers should be locked at all times.

At the end of the winter (for BScN) and summer (for PN), all lockers must be emptied and locks removed, and should they not be, the CNS will be required to remove the lock and contents of the locker.

Locker assignments will be posted during the week of September 11, 2023.

Advanced Foot Care Course

The Advanced Foot Care course for licensed practical nurses is delivered over a six-week period by distance education, using Memorial University Desire 2 Learn online system. The course consists of the online delivery of seven modules that include assigned readings, tutorial videos, review of pertinent procedures and documents and review exercises. Students are expected to view an online lecture provided by faculty from the Centre for Nursing Studies..

Applications are open. Register now.

Program

At the end of the six weeks home study, there is a two-day on-site practical learning experience, including a short lecture component, one in-class laboratory and a one-day clinical experience. The on-site training is offered at the Centre for Nursing Studies.

Co-requisite: Routine Practices and Infection Control (IPAC Canada) Certificate.

The Routine Practices and Infection Control certificate is delivered through Georgian College. Students are expected to complete this online certificate by the end of week three of the Advanced Foot Care Course. Further information about this course can be found at Georgian College, Health and Wellness.

At week five, students write an online exam where a score of 75% is necessary to proceed to the lab and clinical experience. At week six, students can expect a lab and clinical appraisal.

Fees

Tuition fees for this program are $500.00 CAD, payable to the Centre for Nursing Studies upon acceptance. This fee registration fee includes the cost of the instruments that will be provided for the two (2) day on-site practical learning experience.The Routine Practices and Infection Control (IPAC Canada) Certificate has an approximate cost of $90.00 CAD, payable to Georgian College.

*Note: Payments by credit card are charged an extra processing fee of 2.50 per cent, in addition to the registration cost.

Cancellation policy: As outlined in the 2021-22 Continuing Nursing Studies Student Handbook(PDF)

Textbook: Hinkes, M. (2012). Healthy feet for people with diabetes. USA: HealthyFeet, LLC.

Advanced Foot Care

The Advanced Foot Care course for registered nurses is delivered over a six-week period by distance education, using Memorial University Desire 2 Learn online system and in cooperation with Memorial University Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL). The course consists of the online delivery of seven modules that include assigned readings, tutorial videos, review of pertinent procedures and documents and review exercises. Students are expected to view an online lecture provided by faculty from the Centre for Nursing Studies.

Applications are open. Register now.

Program

Co-requisite: Routine Practices and Infection Control (IPAC Canada) Certificate.

At week five, students write an online exam where a score of 75% is necessary to proceed to the lab and clinical experience. At week six, students can expect a lab and clinical appraisal.

Fees

Tuition fees for this program are $500.00 CAD, payable to the Centre for Nursing Studies upon acceptance.

This fee registration fee includes the cost of the instruments that will be provided for the two (2) day on-site practical learning experience.The Routine Practices and Infection Control (IPAC Canada) Certificate has an approximate cost of $90.00 CAD, payable to Georgian College.

*Note: Payments by credit card are charged an extra processing fee of 2.50 per cent, in addition to the registration cost.

Cancellation Policy: As outlined in the 2021-22 Continuing Nursing Studies Student Handbook(PDF)

Textbook: Hinkes, M. (2012). Healthy feet for people with diabetes. USA: HealthyFeet, LLC.

Competency Modules – LPN

We offer a range of competency modules addressing content currently in the LPN Scope of Practice.

The following modules are coordinated through the Centre for Nursing Studies:

Intramuscular Injection Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely prepare and administer medications via the intramuscular route.
Intradermal Injection Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely administer medications via the intradermal route.
Intravenous Therapy Administration Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely administer and monitor care for a client receiving intravenous therapy.
Blood and Blood Product Administration Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely administer and monitor care for a client receiving blood and blood products. Pre-requisite: Intravenous Therapy Administration Module.
Immunization Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely prepare and administer immunizations through various routes. Pre-requisite: Imtramuscular and Intradermal Modules.
IV Medication Administration Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely administer IV medications. Pre-requisite: Intravenous Therapy Administration Module.
IV Initiation Module – provides the nurse with the necessary theoretical and clinical skills required for initiation and care of IV therapy.
Hypodermocylsis Module – The purpose of this self-learning module is to prepare LPNs to initiate hypodermoclysis therapy for clients. Pre-requisite: Intravenous Therapy Administation Module.
Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Module – The purpose of this self-learning module is to prepare LPNs to safely care for clients with CVADs (tunneled versus non-tunneled catheters, short-term vascular access devices i.e. CVP lines, PICC lines and implanted ports). Pre-requisite required: Intravenous Therapy Administation Module.
Wound Care – The purpose of this self-learning module is to prepare nurses to provide wound care for clients with all types of wounds. This module, supplemented by relevant readings, will provide the nurse with the necessary theoretical and clinical skills required for the provision of wound care. Upon successful completion of the theoretical component of the module, the nurse will be required to first observe a wound care procedure and then demonstrate wound care according to the performance appraisal criteria provided.

Inquiries

For program or course registration information, please contact Jennifer Lucas, Continuing Studies secretary, by email at: jennifer.lucas@mun.ca or by telephone: 709-777-8162.

For all other inquiries, please contact the Registrar for Continuing Nursing Studies, Catherine Rice, by email at catherine.e.rice@mun.ca or by phone at 709-777-8174.

Application

If you are interested completed a module, please fill in the LPN Post Basic Competency Modules Registration Form July 2023 (PDF). Applications must be completed and fees submitted to the Registrar for Continuing Nursing Studies.

External Health-Care Agencies

The following modules are available for purchase by health-care agencies for LPNs. Agencies are responsible for supervising and testing student competency.

Male & Female Catheterization – provides LPN with the necessary theoretical and clinical skills required for urinary catheterization.
Gastrointestinal Tube Feedings and Nasogastric Suctioning – provides the LPN with the necessary theoretical and clinical skills required for gastrointestinal tube feedings.
Oxygen Therapy & Oral Suctioning – provides the LPN with the necessary theoretical and clinical skills required for oxygen therapy and oral suctioning.

Resources

Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) Guides

Purdue Writing Guide

The Purdue University – Writing Lab

This is an excellent resource website, maintained by Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL), where students can find handouts and examples on all aspects of writing papers from paraphrasing to grammar.

American Psychological Association (APA) Quick Guides and Tips

Stat! Ref Guide

Mental Health Program

The mental health program is designed to prepare LPNs to acquire the necessary knowledge and practice expertise to care for clients with mental health and psychiatric problems in a variety of health-care settings. Students who have successfully completed the program are awarded a certificate of completion from the Centre for Nursing Studies.

Program

The Mental Health Program is delivered in a print-based distance education format and includes nine self-learning modules and a clinical component. Students have the opportunity to complete the program at their own pace within a one year period.

Clinical Experience

Upon successful completion of the theoretical component of the program, students complete a clinical component. Students are accommodated in their own geographic region as feasible.

There are two clinical options:

Individuals who have less than two years (full-time equivalent) in mental health clinical practice are expected to complete a four-week preceptored clinical experience. During this time, students complete an Interpersonal Process Recording (IPR) and a Mental Status Exam (MSE) based on interactions with clients in the clinical settings. Students are expected to devote four hours a week, for six weeks, to complete a project in a community based or clinical mental health setting. The student devises three learning objectives for this clinical component. The student also completes a written assignment discussing how these objectives were met.
Individuals who have two or more years (full-time equivalent) in mental health clinical practice are required to complete an Interpersonal Process Recording (IPR) and a Mental Status Exam (MSE) with individuals in an acute care clinical setting. Students are not be required to complete a preceptored clinical experience. Instead, they are expected to devote four hours a week, for six weeks, to complete a project in a community based or clinical mental health setting in collaboration with the Program Coordinator.

Fees

Tuition is $1,000 CAD. Tuition must be paid in full before admission to the program.
Tuition fee includes unit modules and preceptored clinical experience.
The required textbook (Varcarolis’s Canadian psychiatric mental health nursing: A clinical approach, 2nd ed.) is not included in the cost of tuition.
Links to additional online readings and resources will be provided in the unit modules. Printings of additional online readings and resources will not be provided by the CNS.

Program offering

This program is offered based on sufficient registration.

The Centre for Nursing Studies offers Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) as a service to students who feel they may have achieved learning through previous knowledge and experience.

Application

If you are interested in completing this program, please complete the LPN Mental Health Registration Form July 2023 (PDF).

For inquiries and further information, please contact

Jennifer Lucas
Centre for Nursing Studies -Continuing Nursing Studies
Southcott Hall, 100 Forest Rd.
St. John’s, NL A1A 1E5
Telephone: 709-777-8162
Toll Free: 1-888-290-6272
Fax: 709-777-8176
E-mail: jennifer.lucas@mun.ca

Post-Basic Gerontology Program

This program is designed to enable licensed practical nurses to acquire the necessary knowledge and practice expertise to care for older persons in all health and health-care settings.

Program

The Gerontology Program is delivered via distance and includes five self-learning modules and a clinical component.

Clinical Experience

Upon successful completion of the theoretical component of the program, students will complete a clinical component. Students will be accommodated in their own geographic region as much as possible.

For the clinical component of this course there are two possible options:

Those students with no previous experience or less than one year clinical experience in a gerontological setting will be required to complete a 3-4 week preceptored clinical experience.
Students with more than one year experience in a gerontological clinical setting are required to complete a clinical focused assignment and a short paper on a gerontology topic.

Fees

Tuition is $1,000 CAD. Tuition must be paid in full before admission to the program.
Tuition fee includes unit modules and preceptored clinical experience.
The required textbook is not included in the cost of tuition.
Links to additional online readings and resources will be provided in the unit modules. Printings of additional online readings and resources will not be provided by the CNS.

Program Offering

The Post-Basic Gerontology Program is offered based on sufficient registration.

The Centre for Nursing Studies offers Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) as a service to students who feel they may have achieved learning through previous knowledge and experience.

Students can complete the program at their own pace but must complete the program within one year.

Application

If you are interested in this program, please complete the LPN Gerontology Registration Form July 2023 (PDF).

For questions or inquiries, please contact:

Perioperative Nursing Course

The perioperative nursing course for Licensed Practical Nurses was introduced in response to an identified need determined by a province-wide assessment.

This program combines both a self-directed modular component with a clinical experience providing the Licensed Practical Nurse with a comprehensive view of the role of the LPN within a surgical setting.

Application

If you are interested in this program, please complete the LPN Perioperative Registration From July 2023 (PDF).

For further information or inquiries, please contact:

Re-entry program

The Licensed Practice Nursing Re-Entry Program is an individualized program of instruction designed to meet the needs of practical nurses in the province who have not practiced in the last five years.

Successful completion of the program allows licensed practical nurses to re-apply for active licensure.

This program is offered by distance and may be completed anywhere in the province.

Program

This program is divided into three specific components.

1. Theoretical Component

Comprised of 12 (if the student has completed Health Assessment and Medication Administration in their basic program) mandatory modules, and one optional module, obstetrics or pediatrics
Independent self- learning modules which the Students can complete at home
Students do have access to a tutor when needed
Examinations written at the completion of each module in areas as close to the student’s geographical area as possible
Pass mark is 70%

2. Clinical Nursing Skills Lab (After successful completion of the modules)

Student must attend 4-5-day on-site lab component
Lab testing follows completion of the practice session
students must successfully pass the lab component prior to faculty led clinical.

3. Clinical Component

Students complete a 160 hour faculty-led clinical component
Student then complete 200 hours of preceptorship

Program Completion

Students must complete the program within a maximum of two years.
Students are accommodated within their own geographic region as much as possible.
After successful completion of the program, Students are awarded a certificate and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador is notified that the learner is eligible for re-licensure.

Prior Learning Assessment

The Centre for Nursing Studies offers Prior Learning Assessment & recognition (PLAR) as a service to students who feel they may have achieved learning through previous knowledge and experience.

Entry to Practice Requirement

The Board of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador has decided that effective April 1, 2012 all LPN’s providing nursing services to patients/ clients/ residents must have completed approved courses in Medication Administration and Health Assessment. Therefore, effective April 1, 2012 only those practical nurses who have successfully completed this education (Medication Administration and Health Assessment) will be eligible for licensure as a practical nurse.

For More Information

LPN Re-Entry Program registration form (PDF)

A Certificate of Conduct is required for acceptance into the Program and must be submitted with the initial application. Please contact your local police force to obtain a certificate.

For further information and registration materials contact:

Post-Basic Perioperative Nursing Program

The Post Basic Program in Perioperative Nursing was developed as a distance learning program in 2005 by Continuing Nursing Studies at the Centre for Nursing Studies.

This self-paced, distance learning program of instruction is designed to enable registered nurses to acquire the necessary knowledge and practice expertise to care for clients in perioperative settings.

For more information, please see Post-Basic Perioperative Nursing Program Overview (PDF).

Application

If you are interested in this program, please complete the RN Post-basic Perioperative Registration Form (PDF).

For further information or inquiries, please contact: