Professional Practice 2

Course code NURS 2002

Credit 1.0

Length 21.0 hours

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This course examines the legislation influencing PN practice with clients experiencing chronic illness and those in complex care settings. Specific professional issues such as responsibility, accountability, ethical practice and leadership relevant to the PN role in complex care will be explored. Critical thinking and decision making specific to the care clients with chronical health challenges and interprofessional practice will also be addressed.

Prerequisites

NURS 1007.

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.

  • Legislation influencing PN practice with chronic illness and complex care.
  • Adult Guardianship
  • Control Drugs and Substance Act
  • Healthcare Care (consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act
  • PN Professional Practice
  • PN Ethical Practice
  • Leadership in PN Practice
  • Interprofessional practice
  • Diversity in PN practice
  • Cultural competency

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40206 January 8, 2027
to March 5, 2027
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B 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
60047 May 5, 2027
to July 21, 2027
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.