Discontinued as of Summer Semester 2023 Formerly NURS 3246 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 populations, in the promotion of health and healing, within the context of community 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 British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) principles, roles, and competencies at the Term Seven level. Graded S/U. Do not register for any courses on practice days. Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C+" grade in all of the following: NURS 3209, 3261, 3262, and PHIL 1105; and an "S" grade in NURS 3263 or NURS 3264 and 3265. Corequisite(s): NURS 3309, 3321, and 3362. Note: Students are not eligible for an aegrotat or deferred standing in this course. See Policy E2007 Course Credit: Special Consideration. Formerly NURS 3246 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 populations, in the promotion of health and healing, within the context of community 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 British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) principles, roles, and competencies at the Term Seven level. Graded S/U. Do not register for any courses on practice days. Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C+" grade in all of the following: NURS 3209, 3261, 3262, and PHIL 1105; and an "S" grade in NURS 3263 or NURS 3264 and 3265. Corequisite(s): NURS 3309, 3321, and 3362. Note: Students are not eligible for an aegrotat or deferred standing in this course. See Policy E2007 Course Credit: Special Consideration.