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Nephrology Nursing Theory 3: Living with Renal Disease and Complex Health Challenges NSNN 7600

Nursing Specialty Nephrology Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Provides further breadth and depth in Nephrology Nursing. Topics include co- morbid conditions, ethical issues, caring for families and renal transplants.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$293.29 - $925.57 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of NSNN 7600 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 27265

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 27265
  • Domestic fees $925.57
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 21 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Tony Chacon

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$925.57

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. 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.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 28632

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 28632
  • Domestic fees $293.29
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 21 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Tony Chacon

Course outline

View

Domestic fees

$293.29

Important information
  1. Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. This is a Re-registration section for students who have not completed the course in the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time option only.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

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.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Health Sciences

  1. Nephrology Nursing Specialty
    Advanced Certificate Part-time
  2. Specialty Nursing (Nephrology)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time

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