Course Overview
This course is designed to help you consolidate the theory learned in NSHA 7055 or NSHA 7100 by providing the opportunity to apply concepts to cases in a virtual clinical setting. The course prepares you to assess people in a comprehensive and focused manner and to use the oxygen supply and demand framework to make informed clinical decisions. Specifically, you are applying and integrating nursing knowledge to provide care for acutely ill patients experiencing selected health problems. You have the opportunity to further develop your comprehensive assessment abilities, monitoring skills and clinical decision-making. You are also given the ability to work collaboratively to provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care.
Domestic fees
$982.79
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Categorize the comprehensive assessment cues using the Oxygen Supply and Demand determinants for each patient.
- Formulate conclusions for all Oxygen Supply and Demand determinants from the comprehensive assessment cues for each patient.
- Explain the interrelationships between the Oxygen Supply and Demand determinants for each patient.
- Apply Gillespie-Paterson’s Situated Clinical Decision-Making theory to select interventions for a patient with an acute illness.
- Evaluate your consolidation of theory to practice to promote professional growth using self-reflection.
- Work collaboratively with co-learners to evaluate how the group collectively met the Key Areas of Practice.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Advanced Medical/Surgical (NSHA 7125) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- High Acuity Nursing Specialty
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (High Acuity)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NSHA 7125 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52105
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 52105
- $982.79 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Anita Wills
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This section requires department approval; please use the Request Approval button to contact them.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of NSHA 7125 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93290
Dates
Jan 04 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 93290
- $982.79 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please contact the Program Assistant at swood@bcit.ca for approval to register in this section.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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