Nursing Foundations II: Basic Nursing - NFDN 1002

This second nursing foundations course builds on the theory and skills learned in Term 1, with a focus on the client and the nurse-client relationship. Topics include the metaparadigm of nursing, safety, professionalism, and leadership, with a focus on the application of these concepts to the client. Emphasis will be placed on using the nursing process, demonstrating critical thinking, applying the concept of self-care, and setting priorities. Students develop nursing care plans tailored to client needs, demonstrate effective documentation, mathematical calculations, communication, and client-teaching skills. In the lab setting, students apply theory, practise skills, and competently perform the selected nursing skills required for effective clinical practice.

Note: Prerequisites: ENGL 2550, HEAS 1000, NFDN 1001. Co-requisite: PHAR 1000. Restricted to Practical Nurse and Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses (some class sections of this course 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. 19, 2026 Mon, Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20354 AP01 No
Spring May 4 - Jun. 19, 2026 Mon, Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20362 AP02 No
Spring May 4 - Jun. 19, 2026 Tue, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20368 EP03 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Oct. 23, 2026 Mon, Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42416 AN01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 26, 2027 Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12460 AN01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 22, 2027 Tue: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 12461 AP01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 22, 2027 Tue: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 12462 AP02 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 26, 2027 Wed: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
 12464 EP01 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 Mon, Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 21597 AP01 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 21598 AP02 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 Tue, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 21599 AP03 No

Wetaskiwin
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 26, 2027 Mon, Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 12463 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 20360 OP01 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Nov. 20, 2026 42418 OP01 No
Fall Sep. 28 - Dec. 16, 2026 42419 OP02 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 26, 2027 12467 OP01 No
Winter Feb. 1 - Apr. 21, 2027 12468 OP02 No
Spring May 3 - Jul. 23, 2027 21600 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
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 26, 2027 Mon: 08:00 - 09:30 am
Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 12466 OC05 No

Various Locations
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 26, 2027 Mon, Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 12469 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 - Oct. 20, 2026 Mon, Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42417 HN01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 26, 2027 Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12465 HN01 No

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