(CRN: 14530 ) An in-depth study of the assessment and management of athletic injuries. Students will learn proper assessment protocol, advanced assessment techniques, and specialized taping techniques. On campus. Three credits.

Spring CRN (14563) This course will introduce students to theories and practical tools for the program planning and evaluation cycle. Students will gain an understanding of theoretical underpinnings in evaluation, understand the role of program theory, discern between evaluation designs including formative and summative evaluations and gain applied skills in the evaluation process. Specifically, students will learn how to conduct a community needs assessment, develop logic models, identify evaluation questions with relevant process and outcome indicators, identify appropriate data collection methods and complete the knowledge translation and exchange cycle. Considerations in conducting culturally appropriate evaluations will be discussed throughout. Three credits.

(Spring CRN 14564) This introductory course exposes students to the range of subject matter covered in the degree program and provides an introduction to the field of nutrition. The role of nutrients in a healthy dient is featured along with identifying the behavioural, social and political factors that impact food choice. Students will discuss nutrition in the media and will begin to work with food guidance tools to explore nutrition and health promotion. Credit will be granted for only one of HNU 142, HNU 135, HNU 161, HNU 185 or HNU 315. Three Credits. 

(Spring CRN 14565) Students will learn basic nutrition science principles with emphasis on energy, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals required by humans for health and fitness. Topics will include foundational nutrition guidelines, nutrient functions, their food sources and how the body handles them. The role of nutrients, a healthy diet, fluid and supplements in exercise will be emphasized. Credit will be granted for only one of HNU 163 or 363 (HNU 163 is not acceptable for credit in the BSc HNU degree or BSc HKIN Minor in Nutrition).

(Spring CRN 14566) Students will learn the fundamentals of the science of nutrition with emphasis on energy, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals required by umans. The functions of these nutritients, their food sources and how the body handles them will be discussed with in the framework of nutrition in the promotion of health and the prevention of chronic disease. Credit will be granted for only one of the HNU 242, HNU 215 or HNU 261. Three credits

Welcome to the IEN Program at St. Francis Xavier University!

The StFX Distance Nursing Program provides International Educated Nurses (IEN) the opportunity to complete baccalaureate level nursing courses that develop and cultivate nursing knowledge, skill, and judgement related to an individual’s identified competency gaps, provided by a Provincial/Territorial College of Nurses within Canada.

The StFX Distance Nursing Program Manager will review and assess each candidate’s RN competency gap list and provide course recommendations based on an individual’s competency gaps.

**Please note, the Distance Nursing programs are not eligible for any government student loan funding.

Start Dates

Full year, September 2023 - April 2024

Please note the Internationally Educated Nurses have five intake options in a calendar year, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and StFX Online (formerly Continuing and Distance Education) will communicate with you which intake you will be considered for.

In Introduction to Community Outreach, participants will learn the fundamentals of how to engage with community in a way that is meaningful and impactful for all parties. CEI’s team of facilitators will introduce the idea of community outreach as one piece of a larger puzzle that also includes promotion and engagement, and help participants understand the intersections of how each piece works together. Participants will then have the chance to dive deeper in the “why” and “how” of community outreach, and explore various tools and approaches that can be applied to their own contexts. Individual module topics include: defining community outreach and engagement, understanding community needs and priorities, planning and purpose, forming meaningful partnerships, and measuring impact.

Dans le cadre de ce cours, les participants apprendront les principes de base qui leur permettront d’interagir avec la communauté d’une manière utile et efficace pour toutes les parties. L’équipe de facilitateurs du CEI leur proposera de considérer la sensibilisation communautaire comme une pièce d’un casse-tête qui comprend également la promotion et l’engagement. De plus, elle les aidera à comprendre comment chaque pièce s’emboîte les unes dans les autres. Les participants auront ensuite la chance d’en savoir davantage sur les raisons de faire de la sensibilisation communautaire et sur la façon de le faire. De plus, ils pourront examiner divers outils et approches qui peuvent être utilisés selon le contexte. Les sujets de chaque module comprennent les suivants : définition de la sensibilisation et de l’engagement communautaire, compréhension des besoins et des priorités de la communauté, planification et détermination des objectifs, établissement de partenariats fructueux et mesure des impacts.

The NCCDH and Public Health Ontario (PHO) have collaborated to create and release this jointly branded online course regarding health equity. Developed with the support of a pan-Canadian advisory group of public health practitioners and researchers, this self-directed introductory course is designed to build the knowledge, skills and competencies of public health staff and managers to support action on health equity.

Offered both in English and French.

Background and Goals:

StFX recognizes that we are stronger when we honour our differences. Valuing and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion creates a campus community where we support the needs and aspirations of our students, faculty and staff by being creative, adaptable and inclusive in our practice and policies. We provide opportunities to members of all communities to participate, engage and belong.

The Transforming Practice: Learning Equity, Learning Excellence curriculum aims to address an existing gap in professional development opportunities for faculty and student services professionals in higher education in Nova Scotia. 

Below you will find links to external resources containing valuable informatoin on Nursing Certification and Licensing in Canada, which may greatly assist you during your transition into the Nova Scotia Health Care System. 

Adult, Pediatric, & Neonatal Certifications Links:

Canadian Nurses Association: CNA National Certification  

Heart & Stroke Foundation: CPR

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (via Heart & Stroke): ACLS

Trauma Nursing Core Course (via Emergency Nurses Association, ENA): TNCC

Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses: ATCN

 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (via Heart & Stroke): PALS

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (via ENA): ENPC

 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (via Canadian Pediatrics Society): NRP

Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns (via Canadian Pediatrics Society): ACoRN

Advances in Labour and Risk Management (via The Society of Obsetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada): ALARM

College of Nurses:

College of Nurses of Ontario: CNO