Collaboration with Older Adults (NURS 1261)
This course introduces the nurse’s professional role in health care with an ethical responsibility to communicate clearly and advocate for the older adult. Relational skills focus on the older adult within the contexts of aging, chronicity, and psychogeriatrics. Communication with family members as partners in caring will be addressed. Ethical and legal professional responsibilities in caring for the older adult will be explored, considering trends and issues in aging. Students continue to refine writing skills with an appreciation of the critical inquiry process. Leadership with professional responsibility for self-evaluation, conflict resolution/prevention and lifelong learning for professional growth will be introduced.
Course code: NURS 1261
Credits: 2.0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
NURS 1150, NURS 1161, NURS 1162, NURS 1153, NURS 1164.Corequisites
NURS 1260, NURS 1262, NURS 1263, NURS 1264.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41485 | January 8, 2025 to April 9, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Sandhu, Herraj |
Additional Information
- Relational Practice (Gerontological Focus)
- Issues in Gerontological Nursing - Community-Based Resources for families doing elder care
- The 3 D’s: Depression, Delirium, emphasis on Dementia
- Therapeutic communication strategies for the older adult (P.I.E.C.E.S. – Responsive Behavior)
Nursing Leadership (Gerontological Focus)
- Nursing Leadership; Lifelong learners, self-evaluation
- Inter-professional Collaboration
- Basic Principles of Conflict Prevention and Resolution
Legal and ethical considerations (Gerontological Focus)
- Ethical practice – Values and cultural factors affecting collaboration
- Legal considerations - Advance Care Planning
- Elder abuse
† 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.