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GNUR 401 Contemporary Issues in Gerontology will provide students with an understanding of how the process of aging affects individuals and how an aging population affects and influences Canadian society. Aging will be examined within historical, contemporary and culture contexts. Topics will include aging and health, aging demographics, the psychology and sociology of aging, finances and

GNUR 502 Introduction to Health Care Practice in Canada provides an introduction to the role of the Health Care Assistant (HCA) and Nurse within the British Columbia health care system. Students will be introduced to the health care team and the roles and functions of the HCA and Nurse within the team. The students will have the opportunity to acquire personal care and assistance skills within the

GNUR 403 Interpersonal Communications focuses on the development of self-awareness, increased understanding of others and development of effective interpersonal communication skills all of which can be used in a variety of care giving contexts. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the impact of their own communication choices and patterns. They will have opportunity to develop and use

GNUR 411 Introduction to Nursing Leadership is a dynamic course for new and aspiring nurse leaders in Canada. Learners will develop strong interpersonal and team building skills while exploring their own personal philosophy of leadership. Students will focus on and develop skills to manage conflict in the workplace, build team performance, collaborate effectively with others, problem solve, and

GNUR 412 Professional Nursing in the Canadian Health Care System will introduce international nurses to the structure of the Canadian health care system, and the roles and scopes of practice of nurses working within it. Theoretical foundations of professional nursing practice will provide a basis for understanding and examining Standards of Practice and ethical responsibilities within nursing. The

GNUR 430 Introduction to Gerontological Nursing. This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the unique roles, functions, skillset, and theoretical perspectives of the Canadian trained gerontological nurse. Students will explore current and future demographic shifts, social impacts and needs, and current issues facing older adults. Students will also explore the Canadian

GNUR 431 Introduction to Health Care Practice in Canada. In this course students will be introduced to the roles, functions, and practical skillset of the registered Health Care Assistant (HCA) in British Columbia (BC) and the nationally licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Students will explore the role similarities and differences, refine their interprofessional competencies, and develop their

GNUR 432 Interpersonal Communications. In this course, students will be introduced to strategies to assist in the development of self-awareness, understanding of others, and interpersonal communication skills required for effective interprofessional teamwork. Interpersonal strategies will focus on respect, cultural sensitivity, and client centeredness as critical components of therapeutic

GNUR 440 Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management: Part I is a course where learners will explore age-related changes and commonly occurring diseases. Using theories for promoting wellness in older adults , learners will identify cumulative risk factors for onset of disease and/or disability and potential negative functional consequences. Learners will also explore the pharmacological and

GNUR 441 Basic Skills and Physical Assessment. In this course, learners will be provided with a structured environment in which to learn and demonstrate Health Care Assistant (HCA) (write out the full term the first time you use it, for RN as well.) and Registered Nurse (RN) level skills related to the provision of personal care and physical assessment. Classes will consist of theory and

GNUR 442 End of Life Care. In this course, learners will reflect on their personal and cultural understanding of death and dying and explore similarities and differences to how end-of-life is perceived and managed in the Canadian context. The guiding theories and principles, caregiver knowledge, and ways of thinking and responding to the unique needs of clients and their families are examined as

GNUR 443 Delirium, Dementia and Depression in the Elderly will provide learners with the opportunity to explore the neurocognitive conditions of delirium, dementia and depression with a focus on examining theories of etiology, pathophysiology, and presenting signs and symptoms. Clinical assessments and treatment options will be explored as well as interprofessional healthcare interventions and

GNUR 444 Clinical Practice in Complex Care. This course provides learners with an opportunity to work with older adults with complex healthcare needs within a complex care setting. Under the supervised direction of a clinical instructor, learners apply their basic and post-basic gerontological Health Care Assistant (HCA) and nursing (RN) (does RN stand for nursing?) knowledge and further

GNUR 500 Introduction to Gerontological Nursing will detail the unique roles and functions of geriatric nursing by exploring historical underpinnings, societal needs, and current issues. Canadian and international standards for gerontological care will be examined and woven throughout course content. A conceptual model for nursing acutely ill, chronically ill or frail elders will provide a ground

GNUR 501 Psychosocial Issues Impacting Aging. As people age, explores how cognitive and affective function can be impacted by life events, transitions, role change, personal choice and behaviour, acute and chronic disease, or environmental stressors as people age. With a view to helping the older individual attain their optimal level of wellness, participants in this course will explore those

GNUR 503 Delirium, Dementia and Depression in the Elderly will provide the learner with opportunities to gain a solid understanding of these three medical conditions that alter cognitive capacity and impact psychosocial status and well-being in the older adult. Learners will look at current theories of causality, presenting behaviours, risk factors and therapies for each of these three conditions

GNUR 504 Nursing Lab - Basic Skills and Physical Assessment will provide the student with opportunities to learn and demonstrate skills in providing personal care and physical assessments. In addition, classes will focus on learning material that apply skills particular to the Canadian Health Care System and care of the older adult with an emphasis on assessment proficiency, psychomotor skills and

GNUR 505 Advanced Pharmacology for the Elderly will focus on the use of medications for the elderly; this will include mechanisms and rationale behind the treatment of conditions associated with advanced age. The pharmacological principles and foundational concepts for safe medication administration to the geriatric population will be addressed. These concepts will include pharmacokinetics

GNUR 508 Clinical Skills and the Older Adult builds on and consolidates concepts and nursing knowledge from earlier courses in the program. Participants will have the opportunity to practice relevant psychomotor skills associated with complex episodic and chronic health challenges experienced by older adults. This course will emphasize participant assessment proficiency, relevant clinical skills

GNUR 511 Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management: Part I focuses on the normal changes of aging in all body systems. Select chronic diseases or conditions and their treatment modalities, will be reviewed simultaneously with body system overviews. Using Carol Miller's (2009) Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults, an exploration of potential risk factors, iatrogenic complications, and

GNUR 512 Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management: Part II. This is a continuation of GNUR- I (3) 511 continuing an examination of normal changes of aging in body systems and introducing further chronic conditions and their treatment modalities.

GNUR 514 End of Life Care explores how palliative care is the unique way caregivers think, respond, and act as they give skilled and compassionate care to a dying person and the support system of that person. This course begins by helping each nurse understand their own personal and cultural perceptions of death and palliation by reflecting on their experiences with dying people. After exploring

GNUR 520 Practice in Complex and Community Settings practice course provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes learned in all courses in the program to date and become ready to undertake the role of a Health Care Assistant in community and complex care settings. A portion of this nursing practice experience will be devoted to providing nursing care to

GNUR 525 Nursing Practice in Multiple Clinical Settings provides opportunities for participants to experience the RN roles and responsibilities working with older adults. Participants will experience interdisciplinary team collaboration, and have opportunities to be health educators and mentorship of novice students. They will work in professional roles with groups, families and individuals, in

GNUR 530 Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management: Part II is a course where learners will continue to explore age-related changes and commonly occurring diseases. Using theories for promoting wellness in older adults , learners will identify cumulative risk factors for onset of disease and/or disability and potential negative functional consequences. Learners will also explore the