Course Overview
This course will focus on selected theory related to adult clients experiencing acute physiological health challenges. Clients will present with complex medical conditions and surgical interventions in acute care settings. This course will prepare learners to care for the more complex clients by building on pathophysiological knowledge and pharmacology learned in previous courses. The course will emphasize the holistic care of the client and family through individual and group work. There will be an emphasis on application of knowledge to practice through exploration of evolving case studies. Learners will use nursing frameworks to support decision-making, prioritizing and planning of client care.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will meet the following competencies:
Communicator
- Uses information and communication technologies to support information synthesis in accordance with professional and regulatory standards in the delivery of client care
Decision Maker
- Identifies implications for nursing practice related to health information and technologies
Lifelong Learner
- Uses evidence-based resources to promote better practices in client care
- Critically evaluates research and its contribution to nursing practice
- Presents knowledge and critical analysis in a scholarly manner
- Engages in learning activities designed to augment nursing knowledge, skill and attitudes to enrich their contribution to quality healthcare
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Nursing Knowledge 6 (BSNC 6000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Full-time
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