This course focuses on pathophysiology as it relates to acute disease and illness of clients across the lifespan, specifically the care of the client experiencing acute illness including nursing interventions and treatment options. Implications of the acute exacerbation of chronic illness will be addressed. Cultural diversity in healing practices will be explored as well as evidenced informed research and practice.
Prerequisites
NURS 3006.
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.
- Physiological changes contributing to acute disease and illness across the lifespan
- Recognition and presentation of common acute disease and illness across the lifespan
- Nursing management of acute disease and illness according to body system: Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Neurological, Sensory, Haematology
- Nursing management, including assessment (holistic assessment, data collection including lab values and diagnostics); pharmacology; identification of real/potential problems; nursing diagnoses; planning of specific nursing interventions; implementing culturally safe and culturally informed care; evaluation of care; collaborating with other members of the health care team; health promotion; client teaching.
- Therapeutic interventions and treatments including pharmacology
- Emergency pharmacology
- Traditional healing practices
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40200 |
January 5, 2027 to March 16, 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.