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ADVO / ANPH

Book Cover       Course Code Course Name Course Textbooks at the Library
Simon's emergency orthopedics book cover ADVO 1004 Orthopaedic Pathology & Nursing Intervention

Simon's Emergency Orthopedics, 8th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 617.47044 SIM
the concise book of muscles cover image ADVO 1101 Foundations of Anatomy & Physiology

The Concise Book of Muscles, 4th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Also available as an eBook (1 user)
  • Call number: 612.74 JAR

understanding anatomy and physiology book cover

ANPH 1000 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Understanding Anatomy and Physiology: A Visual, Auditory, Interactive Approach, 3rd Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Available as an eBook (unlimited users)
  • Call number: 612 THO

4th Edition required for Winter 2025 - available soon

fundamentals of anatomy and physiology book cover

ANPH 1001 Anatomy & Physiology I

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 4th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 612 RIZ
ANPH 1002 Anatomy & Physiology II

medical device reprocessing manual cover image

ANPH 1003 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology for MDRT

Medical Device Reprocessing Manual, 4th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 362.110289 MED
clinical kinesiology and anatomy book cover ANPH 1004 Functional Anatomy

Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, 7th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 612.76 LIP

ESLG

Book Cover Course Code Course Name Course Textbooks at the Library

ESLG 1700 Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses Language - Reading

Medical Terminology Clear and Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Also available as an eBook (1 user access)
  • Call number: 610.14 HUL
medical terminology: a short course book cover ESLG 1704 Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses Language - Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 9th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 610.14 CHA

HEAS / HLTH

Book Cover       Course Code Course Name Course Textbooks at the Library

 

Jarvis HEAS textbook cover

HEAS 1000 Health Assessment

Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment Textbook, 4th Canadian Edition

Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment Laboratory Manual, 4th Canadian Edition

Jarvis Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 4th Canadian Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.0754 JAR
sorrentinos canadian textbook for support workers book cover HLTH 1031 Health Care Aid Roles & Responsibilities

Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker, 5th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 610.730698 WIL

NCOM / NFDN / NPRT

Book Cover       Course Code         Course Name Course Textbooks at the Library

interpersonal relationships: professional communication skills for canadian nurses book cover

canadian fundamentals of nursing textbook cover

NCOM 1000 Communications for Nursing

Arnold & Boggs's Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Canadian Nurses

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 610.730699 MAL

Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 610.73 POT

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canadian fundamentals of nursing textbook cover

NFDN 1001 Nursing Foundations I: Introduction to Nursing

Ackley & Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 13th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.075 ACK

Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 610.73 POT

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canadian fundamentals of nursing textbook cover

NFDN 1002 Nursing Foundations II: Basic Nursing

Ackley & Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 13th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.075 ACK

Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 610.73 POT

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 19th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Also available as an eBook (3 user access)
  • Call number: 615.1 VAL

nursing diagnosis handbook cover image

canadian fundamentals of nursing textbook cover

medical-surgical nursing in canada book cover

NFDN 2003 Nursing Foundations III: Medical-Surgical Nursing

Ackley & Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 13th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.075 ACK

Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 610.73 POT

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 19th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Also available as an eBook (3 user access)
  • Call number: 615.1 VAL

Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 617.0231 LEW

NFDN 2004 Nursing Foundations IV: Maternity Nursing

Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 2nd Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 618.9200231 KEE
NFDN 2005 Nursing Foundations V: Pediatric Nursing
community health nursing in canada book cover NFDN 2006 Nursing Foundations VI: Community Nursing

Stanhope & Lancaster's Community Health Nursing in Canada, 4th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 610.7343 PIK

 

psychiatric and mental health nursing for canadian practice book cover

NFDN 2007 Nursing Foundations VII: Mental Health Nursing

Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice, 5th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.890231 PSY

leader and managing in canadian nursing book cover

NFDN 2008 Nursing Foundations VIII: Transition to Graduate Nursing

Yoder & Wise's Leading and Managing in Canadian Nursing, 2nd Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 610.73069 YOD

3rd Edition required for Winter 2025 - Available soon

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canadian fundamentals of nursing textbook cover

understanding pathophysiology book cover

NPRT 1001 Nursing Practice I: Continuing Care Practice

Ackley & Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 13th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.075 ACK

Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 610.73 POT

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 19th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Also available as an eBook (3 user access)
  • Call number: 615.1 VAL

Understanding Pathophysiology, 2nd Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.07 UND

nursing diagnosis handbook cover image

canadian fundamentals of nursing textbook cover

medical-surgical nursing in canada book cover

understanding pathophysiology book cover

NPRT 2101 Nursing Practice II: Acute Care Practice - Medicine

Ackley & Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 13th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.075 ACK

Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 610.73 POT

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 19th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Also available as an eBook (3 user access)
  • Call number: 615.1 VAL

Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 617.0231 LEW

Understanding Pathophysiology, 2nd Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.07 UND

 

NPRT 2102 Nursing Practice III: Acute Care Practice - Surgery
NPRT 2200 Nursing Practice IV: Comprehensive Practice

PATH / PHAR / PHRM

Book Cover       Course Code    Course Name Course Textbooks at the Library

understanding pathophysiology book cover

PATH 1000 Pathophysiology for Health Care

Understanding Pathophysiology, 2nd Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.07 UND
Gould's pathophysiolgy for the health professions cover image PATH 1020 Pathophysiology for Rehab

Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.07 VAN

PHAR 1000 Basic Pharmacotherapeutics

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 19th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Also available as an eBook (1 user access)
  • Call number: 615.1 VAL

Gould's pathophysiolgy for the health professions cover image

PHRM 1012 Pharmacotherapy I

Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 616.07 VAN
PHRM 1014 Pharmacotherapy II
PHRM 1015 Pharmacotherapy III

THPR / TRDC / WELL

Book Cover        Course Code    Course Name Course Textbooks at the Library
biophysical agents: theories and practice book cover THPR 1103 Therapeutic Modalities

Biophysical Agents: Theories and Practice, 4th Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 615.82 BEH
communication sciences and disorders book cover THPR 2100 Introduction to Speech & Communication Disorders

Communication Sciences and Disorders: A Clinical Evidence-Based Approach, 3rd Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 362.196 JUS
therapeutic recreation program design textbook cover image TRDC 1010 Therapeutic Recreation: Intervention Programming Theory

Therapeutic Recreation Program Design: Principles and Procedures, 6th Edition

  • Not available in print

therapeutic recreation: a strengths approach book cover

therapeutic recreation program design textbook cover image

TRDC 2001 Therapeutic Recreation: Client Assessment

Therapeutic Recreation: A Strengths Approach, 2nd Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 615.85153 AND

Therapeutic Recreation Program Design: Principles and Procedures, 6th Edition

  • Not available in print
therapeutic recreation program design textbook cover image TRDC 2002 Therapeutic Recreation: Program Design

Therapeutic Recreation Program Design: Principles and Procedures, 6th Edition

  • Not available in print
therapeutic recreation: a strengths approach book cover WELL 1000 Wellness Through Leisure

Therapeutic Recreation: A Strengths Approach, 2nd Edition

  • Available at the Library Help Desk
  • Call number: 615.85153 AND