Variations in Health 1 (NURS 1004)

This introductory course provides the learner with the foundations of disease and illness across the lifespan. Learners will gain an understanding of pathophysiological alterations of body systems. Nursing management of disease and illness across the lifespan with an emphasis on interventions and treatment is also discussed. Cultural diversity in healing practices will be explored as well as the incorporation of evidenced informed practice.
Course code: NURS 1004
Credits: 1.5
Length: 42.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=NURS&number=1004

Corequisites

NURS 1001, NURS 1002, NURS 1003, NURS 1005, NURS 1006.
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Additional Information

  • Introduction to pathophysiology
  • Maintaining homeostasis
  • Compensatory and decompensatory mechanisms
  • Cell alteration – types of cell injury and repair, cell aging/degeneration, irregular cell growth
  • Alterations to all body systems: i.e. inflammation, infection, obstruction/occlusion, genetics, familial, cancer, trauma
  • Physical and psychosocial stressors
  • Chronic versus acute disease (health continuum); illness versus disease
  • Nursing management, including assessment (holistic assessment, data collection including lab values and diagnostics); pharmacology; identification of real/potential problems; nursing diagnoses; planning of specific nursing interventions; implementing culturally sensitive and aware care; evaluation of care; collaborating with other members of the health care team; health promotion; client teaching.
  • Nursing management of disease and illness across the lifespan
  • Therapeutic interventions and treatments including pharmacology
  • Traditional healing practices
  • Introduction to diagnostics
  • Cultural diversity in health and healing
  • Introduction to evidenced informed research and practice

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.