This course introduces the nurse’s professional role in health care with an ethical responsibility to communicate clearly and advocate for the older adult. Relational skills focus on the older adult within the contexts of aging, chronicity, and psychogeriatrics. Communication with family members as partners in caring will be addressed. Ethical and legal professional responsibilities in caring for the older adult will be explored, considering trends and issues in aging. Students continue to refine writing skills with an appreciation of the critical inquiry process. Leadership with professional responsibility for self-evaluation, conflict resolution/prevention and lifelong learning for professional growth will be introduced.
Prerequisites
NURS 1150, NURS 1161, NURS 1162, NURS 1153, NURS 1164.
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.
- Relational Practice (Gerontological Focus) – Issues in Gerontological Nursing – Community-Based Resources for families doing elder care – The 3 D’s: Depression, Delirium, emphasis on Dementia – Therapeutic communication strategies for the older adult (P.I.E.C.E.S. – Responsive Behavior) Nursing Leadership (Gerontological Focus) – Nursing Leadership; Lifelong learners, self-evaluation – Inter-professional Collaboration – Basic Principles of Conflict Prevention and Resolution Legal and ethical considerations (Gerontological Focus) – Ethical practice – Values and cultural factors affecting collaboration – Legal considerations – Advance Care Planning – Elder abuse
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42376 |
January 7, 2026 to April 15, 2026 |
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.