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.
Prerequisites
NURS 3160, NURS 3163, NURS 3164, MATH 1111 or equivalent, NURS 3265.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application 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
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70490 |
September 8, 2026 to December 18, 2026 |
Clinical Practicum |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42394 |
January 5, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Lab | Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.