Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

the quality of care and services within the health care
network;
• within society, by explaining and demonstrating the
contribution of the nursing profession to health-related
initiatives.
7.6 The graduate nurse co-operates with members of the
health care team to ensure that patients constantly receive
quality care.
7.7 In the context of professional practice, the graduate
nurse:
• helps to train nurse externs;
• shares expertise and makes constructive comments to
nursing colleagues;
• is proud of the nursing profession.
7.8 The graduate nurse is well informed about:
• the functioning of the health care system;
• the major problems affecting changes in the health and
welfare policies;
• the social situations affecting the health system (e.g.,
shortage of resources, aging population);
• the progress of the discipline of nursing.
7.9 Together with members of the interdisciplinary team
and the administrative leadership team, the graduate nurse
participates in promoting legislative and social measures to
improve health and social services (representatives to
amend or adopt health policies, draft bills, regulations, etc.)
7.10 The graduate nurse acts responsibly by:
• making sure that he/she has the necessary competencies
before intervening in a clinical situation;
• using human, material and financial resources wisely;
• taking into account his/her own health-related rights and
obligations.
7.11 The graduate nurse is responsible, at all times, for the
care and treatment of patients in his/her care.
Comprehensive Assessment
A comprehensive assessment is conducted at the end of the
6th semester and is attached to the Nursing Integration
course. A major component of this evaluative phase
includes successful performance by the student on a series
of complex clinical case scenarios; reflecting attainment of
the ministerial competencies and the elements of practice
of the seven aspects of nursing practice of the Ordre des
infirmières et infirmiers (OIIQ). These elements of practice
are described in detail in the Exit Profile.
Entrance Requirement
In order to be admitted to a program leading to a Diploma
of College Studies (DEC), candidates must possess a Quebec
Secondary School Diploma including Math CST 4 or have
completed a level of education deemed equivalent by the
college. Nursing applicant must also have the following
courses:
Science 558-404 or 402
Chemistry 551-504
or
Physical Science 436 (416 and 430)
Chemistry 534
or
Physical Science 982-003-50
Chemistry 202-001-50
Math 436 or Math TS 4 or SN 4 is highly recommended
Applicants must have a working knowledge of French.
(In order to become a practicing nurse, graduates must pass
the Order of Nurses of Quebec (OIIQ) licensing examination.
In occordance with the Office québécois de la langue
française (OQLF), each member of a professional order must
possess a working knowledge of French.)
Applicants must submit a letter of Intent.
For more information, please refer to our website at
www.champlainonline.com under Admissions.