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 the concept of a Palliative Approach each participant will gain specific and current knowledge about symptom assessment and management, and how to deal with selected palliative emergency situations. Particularly unique aspects of caring for the dying, e.g, family care, communication, grief, and self-care will be explored.
- Teacher: Katrina Verschoor
GNUR 540: Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management Part 3. This is the last in the 3 Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management courses. In this course we will continue exploring specific body systems and the effects aging has on various body functions. Additionally, we will explore common diseases, their contributing and mitigating factors and health management strategies.
- Teacher: Katrina Verschoor
Welcome to GNUR 548 Nursing Practice in Multiple Practice Settings! This course provides learners with the opportunity to explore the roles and responsibilities of nurses working with older adults in various settings. Participants will engage in interdisciplinary team collaboration in acute, long-term care, and community settings, explore community programs supporting healthy aging, and have opportunities to be health educators and mentors. Throughout this course, learners will apply principles of reflective practice, critical thinking and problem-solving, evidence-based practice, and compassionate, client centred care. Assessment will be based on entry-to-practice nursing competencies and BC College of Nurses ad Midwives Professional and Practice standards.
- Teacher: Amanda Ovington
- Teacher: Katrina Verschoor