Discontinued Course as of Summer 2016 Formerly NURS 2265 This guided group-based practice course provides opportunities for students to learn and to begin developing their nursing practice and leadership skills. Students will have opportunities to work with individuals and families, experiencing health challenges in the promotion of health and healing, within the context of mental health, medical-surgical, and home health care settings. The course focuses on the core concepts of critical thinking, evidenced-informed decision making, health promotion, and relational practice. Emphasis will also be placed on the student’s ability to use the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia’s (CRNBC) professional practice standards at the term 5 level. Do not register for any courses on practice days. Students will receive credit for only one of NURS 2265 and 3163. Prerequisite(s): A minimum 'C+' grade in all of: BIOL 2292, NURS 2209, 2221, 2260, 2261; and an 'S' grade in NURS 2263. Corequisite(s): NURS 3130, 3160, and 3161. Note: Students are not eligible for an aegrotat or deferred standing in this course. See Policy E2007 Course Credit: Special Consideration. New Course Formerly NURS 2265 This guided group-based practice course provides opportunities for students to learn and to begin developing their nursing practice and leadership skills. Students will have opportunities to work with individuals and families, experiencing health challenges in the promotion of health and healing, within the context of mental health, medical-surgical, and home health care settings. The course focuses on the core concepts of critical thinking, evidenced-informed decision making, health promotion, and relational practice. Emphasis will also be placed on the student’s ability to use the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia’s (CRNBC) professional practice standards at the term 5 level. Do not register for any courses on practice days. Students will receive credit for only one of NURS 2265 and 3163. Prerequisite(s): A minimum 'C+' grade in all of: BIOL 2292, NURS 2209, 2221, 2260, 2261; and an 'S' grade in NURS 2263. Corequisite(s): NURS 3130, 3160, and 3161. Note: Students are not eligible for an aegrotat or deferred standing in this course. See Policy E2007 Course Credit: Special Consideration.