- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Domestic fees
$305.40 - $963.23 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
Fall 2025
Below are three offerings of NSNN 7600 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 31853
Dates
Sep 02 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 31853
- $963.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Nov 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Gurpreet Bains
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Course delivery is in 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.
Status
CRN 32127
Dates
Sep 02 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 32127
- $305.40 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Nov 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This re-registration course section is for students who require a course extension to complete their course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time option only. Course delivery is in an online format. Contact the Program Head at 604-451-7104 for approval to register.
Status
CRN 47186
Dates
Sep 02 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 47186
- $493.34 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Nov 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for exam challenge only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a challenge section. Course delivery is in an online format. Contact the Program Head at 604-754-7104 for approval to register.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.