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GNUR444 Clinical Practice in Complex Care

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 consolidate their gerontological care competencies. Students are guided through numerous learning activities within the clinical setting and with various clients experiencing common age and disease related issues. Upon completion of this course, students will have a broader understanding of the Canadian healthcare system and the scope and standards of practice of HCAs and RNs in Canada.

Credits

5

Cross Listed Courses

None

Prerequisite

Successful completion of Semester 1 of the International Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing Program. Current BLS-HC Certificate

Corequisite

None