Nursing Foundations I: Introduction to Nursing - NFDN 1001

This first nursing foundations course of the Practical Nurse diploma program introduces several concepts and processes that will be further developed and applied throughout the program. The course introduces the learner to nursing by exploring health care in Canada, the history of nursing, and the evolving role of the practical nurse. Values, ethics, legalities, and legislation that affect nursing practice in Alberta are also introduced. The learner will relate the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse to the direction of the professional association and standards of nursing practice. The nursing metaparadigm and nursing theory are explained as major concepts in nursing. Learners explore the holistic approach to client-centred care. Critical thinking skills are developed as the learner applies nursing knowledge to the delivery of safe, quality nursing care.

Note: Practical Nurse co-requisites: HEAS 1000, HEED 1000, NCOM 1000. Practical Nurse for Internl Educated Nurses co-requisites: HEAS 1000, NCOM 1000. Restricted to Practical Nurse and PNDIEN (Some class sections may not be open to PNDIEN).


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20347 AN01 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 11, 2026 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 42393 AN01 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 42394 AP01 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42395 AP02 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 14, 2026 Sat: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
 42397 EP01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 15, 2027 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12445 AN01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Wed: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 12446 AP01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Tue: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 12447 AP02 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 23, 2027 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 21590 AN01 No

Wetaskiwin
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 42396 C01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them. The lab portion of this course may need to be completed in-person.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Spring May 4 - Jul. 24, 2026 20345 OP01 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Nov. 20, 2026 42400 OP01 No
Fall Sep. 28 - Dec. 16, 2026 42401 OP02 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 26, 2027 12449 OP01 No
Winter Feb. 1 - Apr. 21, 2027 12450 OP02 No
Spring May 3 - Jul. 23, 2027 21592 OP01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times. The lab portion of this course may need to be completed in-person.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 42399 OC05 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12451 OP03 No

Various Locations
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 11, 2026 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 42402 Q01 No
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 11, 2026 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 42398 HN01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12448 HN01 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 23, 2027 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 21591 HN01 No
The course has a mixture of online and in-person instruction.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20351 BN01 No

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