Course Overview
Focuses on the principles of peritoneal dialysis (PD), the application of the concepts of transition to the context and the theory of peritoneal dialysis, comprehensive nursing assessments and care of clients living with peritoneal dialysis, and integrating self-management and self-management support into practice. The emphasis will be on empowering clients on dialysis to self-manage through collaborative goal setting.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$503.49
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Describe the principles of peritoneal dialysis.
- Identify the characteristics of a client suited to peritoneal dialysis.
- Describe the underlying physiological, psychological and social impacts of peritoneal dialysis.
- Explain the assessment process for peritoneal dialysis clients.
- Summarize common complications of peritoneal dialysis and the various strategies for complication management.
- Explain the efficacy of dialysis using clinical data.
- Apply knowledge of dialysis to develop care plans for peritoneal patients.
- Explore communication approaches that foster collaborative relationships with peritoneal clients.
- Create a personal action plan together with a renal patient, using the principles of adult education and self-care management.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NSNN 7425 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 44614
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 44614
- $503.49 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
- Course delivery is an online format. Students need to contact the Bookstore in order to obtain course materials. On the first day of class, log in to www.bcit.ca/learn to access your course.
Confirmation
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Status
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