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.
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.
- 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.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40210 |
January 5, 2027 to March 24, 2027 |
Lecture Lab |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60051 |
May 4, 2027 to July 22, 2027 |
Lecture Lab |
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.