Variations in Health 2 (NURS 2004)
This course focuses on pathophysiology as it relates to the aging process and selected chronic illnesses. The main focus of this course is on the care of the older adult experiencing a health challenge. Cultural diversity in healing practices will be explored as well as evidence informed research and practice.
Course code: NURS 2004
Credits: 1.5
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
NURS 1007.Corequisites
NURS 2001, NURS 2002, NURS 2003, NURS 2005, NURS 2006.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60218 | May 5, 2025 to July 24, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Sidhu, Gurpreet |
Additional Information
- Physiological changes in elderly contributing to disease and illness
- Recognition and presentation of common disease and illness in the older adult
- Nursing management of disease and illness for the older adult according to body systems: Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Neurological, Sensory, Haematology
- 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 competent care; evaluation of care; collaborating with other members of the health care team; health promotion; client teaching.
- Therapeutic interventions and treatments
- Traditional healing practices (eg. acupuncture, smudging, sweat lodge, reiki)
- Introduction to diagnostics
- Cultural diversity in health and healing, including end of life
- Evidence informed research and practice
† 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.