NURS 1261: Collaboration with Older Adults
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Baccalaureate Nursing
Description
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.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
NURS 1150, NURS 1161, NURS 1162, NURS 1153, NURS 1164.
Corequisites
NURS 1260, NURS 1262, NURS 1263, NURS 1264.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply principles guiding gerontological nursing practice.
- Apply a process of relational inquiry and evidence-informed practice to identify communication and environmental strategies for older adults.
- Demonstrate the competencies required for effective collaboration with the interprofessional team in creating patient-centered care of the older adult.
- Describes the potential challenges of the older adult within the context of family.
- Relate core leadership practices to quality work environments and nursing care.
- Apply legal and ethical considerations in caring for the older adult.
- Demonstrate a professional presence with confidence, honesty, integrity, and respect in all interactions.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
This course is delivered in the classroom using large group discussions, small group application activities, and case studies. Active participation is a foundation of professional practice, critical thinking and capacity building.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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30
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Assignments
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25
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Assignments
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15
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Project
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30
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Course topics
- 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
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.