Course Overview
Provides further breadth and depth in Nephrology Nursing. Topics include co- morbid conditions, ethical issues, caring for families and renal transplants.
Prerequisite(s)
- S in NSNN 7500
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$963.23
International fees are typically 3.25 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 pathophysiology, assessment and symptom management of the three most common complex health challenges for a renal client: cardiovascular complications, diabetes and acute renal failure.
- Perform a comprehensive assessment for a renal client with complex health challenges building on your own assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
- Utilize a family-centered care approach to address social support issues for renal clients.
- Analyze a renal client through the lens of the renal transplantation process, including donor and recipient evaluation, transplant surgery, immunosuppression, and associated management of complications such as rejection and infection.
- Utilize an ethical framework in exploring end of life decision-making for clients and their families.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Nephrology Nursing Theory 3: Living with Renal Disease and Complex Health Challenges (NSNN 7600) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Nephrology Nursing Specialty
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Nephrology)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of NSNN 7600 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 27265
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 27265
- $963.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tony Chacon
Course outline
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 is a NET Online Learning section. Students need to contact the Bookstore in order to obtain course materials. This course is delivered in an online format. On the first day of class, log in to www.bcit.ca/learn/ to access your couse.
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