This course builds on the foundation of Level One and emphasizes the development of clinical decision making, nursing assessments and interventions to promote the health of older adults. Classroom, laboratory, simulation, and other practice experiences will help learners to integrate theory from Level One and Two courses to provide safe, competent, and ethical nursing care with older adults.
Course code: NURS 2006
Credits: 6.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 180.0 hours
Course outline:
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Schedule †
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Dates |
Day/Time/Location |
| 41473 | January 7, 2025
to March 28, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: In Person
Location: VCC Broadway Building B |
| 60220 | May 6, 2025
to July 23, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: In Person
Location: VCC Broadway Building B |
Additional Information
- Comprehensive Health Assessment of older adult with chronic illness: Physical assessment, Holistic Health Assessment (includes mental, spiritual and psychosocial assessment), Focused (priority) assessment, Pain assessment, Falls risk assessment, Nutritional assessment
- Clinical Decision Making; Nursing interventions with older adults; Safety specific to the care of older adults
- Using the nursing process to guide the care of the older adult, Incorporating clinical decision making tools, Lab (diagnostic) values, Evidence-informed practice, Clinical practice guidelines specific to care of the older adult
- Safety specific to the care of the older adult, Infection control, Principles of asepsis, Sterile technique, Chronic wound management, Pain management, End of life care, Oral and nasal suctioning, Oxygen therapy
- Medication Administration; Medication routes: Oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intradermal, inhalers, Inserting a percutaneous infusion device,
- Decision making regarding PRN medication administration, Taking and transcribing physicians, Documentation of response to medication
- Narcotic administration, Enteral feedings and medications via nasogastric, jejunostomy and gastrostomy tubes,
- Reporting and documentation in complex care settings; Leadership competencies in complex care settings.
* The amount shown is the approximate cost of tuition (for courses with tuition) or fees (for courses that do not have tuition).
Tuition and Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† 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.
