Nursing Basics
The official name of your degree program.
What is Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)?
This infection control practice is considered the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is hand hygiene?
This abbreviation stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
What is CPR?
The normal adult body temperature in Celsius.
What is 36.5 - 37.5 degrees Celsius?
Ontario Tech's Mascot
What is Hunter the Ridgeback?
The number of years it takes to complete the Ontario Tech BScN program (if studying full-time).
What is four years?
This is the minimum handwashing time recommended with soap and water.
What is 20 seconds?
This abbreviation is used for blood pressure.
What is BP?
The largest organ in the human body.
What is the skin?
The online platform where students find course materials.
What is Canvas?
These 2 buildings on campus is where most nursing classes and labs take place.
What is the SHA and Durham College (South Wing) building?
This exam must be passed after graduation to become a registered nurse in Ontario.
What is the NCLEX-RN?
This abbreviation stands for “as needed.”
What is PRN?
The number of chambers in the human heart.
What is four chambers?
This week in September is filled with fun activities to welcome incoming students.
What is Orientation Week (Aug 29 - Sept 1)?
This type of nurse provides direct patient care, advocates for patients, and collaborates with healthcare teams.
What is a Registered Nurse (RN)?
This is the most important non-verbal form of communication nurses use to build trust.
What is eye contact?
This abbreviation refers to “twice a day.”
What is BID?
The muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen.
What is the diaphragm?
This office supports your academic journey with enrollments and transcripts?
What is the Office of the Registrar?
This is the professional body you must register with to become a practicing nurse in Ontario.
What is the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?
This type of listening involves focusing fully on the patient’s words and emotions.
What is active listening?
This abbreviation is used when documenting “no known drug allergies.”
What is NKDA?
This cranial nerve controls vision.
What is the optic nerve?
Ontario Tech shares its campus with this other postsecondary institution.
What is Durham College?