Nursing Clinical Practice 6: Care of the Acutely Ill Adult (NURS 3264)
This course expands the professional practice themes including focused and comprehensive nursing assessment skills, self-regulation, knowledge application, psychomotor skills, evidence-informed care, collaboration, leadership, organizational skills, patient safety, and relational practice. Students apply the nursing process as a foundational framework for clinical reasoning and decision-making with highly complex persons experiencing multiple acute health issues in the acute care setting. Clinical practice including nursing labs, simulation and clinical experiences provides an opportunity for integration of theory. Theory from nursing science, other sciences and humanities informs practice.
Course code: NURS 3264
Credits: 9.0
Length: 270.0 hours
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=NURS&number=3264
Prerequisites
NURS 3160, NURS 3163, NURS 3164, MATH 1111 or equivalent, NURS 3265.Corequisites
NURS 3262, NURS 3263, NURS 3266.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location |
|---|---|---|
| 60329 | May 13, 2025 to August 26, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: Varies |
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location |
|---|---|---|
| 72737 | September 2, 2025 to December 19, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: Varies |
Additional Information
- - Comprehensive and focused assessments for the acutely ill adult
- Airway and oxygenation management for the higher-acuity adult
- Management of the unstable client with chest pain, shock, and multiple trauma
- Managing complex IV infusions, central lines and fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- Managing complex pain
- Care for clients receiving chemotherapy and radiation
- Care for clients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease
- Managing care of the adult in palliative care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration during rapid changes in client status
- Participation in simulated and actual clinical pathways
† 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.