PNUR 110 Health Promotion II

School of Health and Human Services

Effective Term: Fall

Delivery Method: In-person

PNUR 110 Health Promotion II focuses on health promotion as it relates to the aging process, including exploring health promotion activities aimed at supporting clients to maintain their health. The concepts of health promotion, physical and mental wellness, normal aging changes and continued independence are examined.

Notes:

Course Concepts

Course outcomes will be met through examination and exploration of the following:

• Theories of aging.

• Normal process of aging.

• Demographics of aging.

• Family caregiving.

• Risk management/promoting safety with the older adult.

• Rehabilitation.

• Immunization (in the older adult).

• Living with chronic disease: self-management.

• Regular health screening.

• Community resources.

• Elder abuse.

• Teaching and learning in health promotion: older adult.

• End-of-life planning.

• Harm reduction.

• Trauma-informed practice with older adults.

• Cultural diversity and cultural competency in health and healing, including end-of-life practices.

Prerequisites: PNUR 106 with a CRG and PNUR 106 with a CRG and PNUR 114, PNUR 100, PNUR 101, PNUR 102, PNUR 103, and PNUR 105 all with a minimum of 70%, and PNUR 104 with a minimum of 80%.

Corequisite: PNUR 107, PNUR 108, PNUR 109, PNUR 111, PNUR 112

Accessibility Services Notice

Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.

Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – NoBlock Transfer – Nobctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks10
Total Credits
Total Hours30
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe various theories of aging and the demographics of aging
  2. Discuss the role of culture in the aging process
  3. Discuss family caregiving, caregiver burnout, caregiver benefits and self-care
  4. Explain the connection between the determinants of health and healthy living for older adults
  5. State the importance of social supports in the health of older adults
  6. Discuss risk management for care in the older adult
  7. Identify local community resources that support and promote health in older adults
  8. Discuss appropriate teaching and learning strategies for health promotion activities with older adults
  9. Describe risk factors for and examples of abuse with older adults
  10. Discuss health promotion strategies for older adults living with chronic illness
  11. Discuss end-of-life issues for older adults
  12. Discuss the importance of cultural competence for supporting care of older adults
  13. Discuss trauma-informed care in older populations
  14. Discuss LGBTQ2S+ care in older populations
  15. Explain differences in cultural approaches to dying

Teaching and Learning Approach

Instructors provide direction of learning in preparation, in course activities and reflection of the content. The instructor acts as facilitator and subject matter expert to promote an environment conducive for learning through activities such as guided discussion, debate, audio-visual presentation, group activities, online activities, skill building exercises and simulation.

Learning Resources

BCCNM: Current British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) documents

Clayton, B. D., Gurevitz, S. L., & Willihnghanz, M. J. (2021). Clayton’s Basic pharmacology for nurses (19th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.

Dames, S., Luctkar-Flude, M., & Tyerman, J. (2020). Edelman and Kudzma’s Canadian Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span. Elsevier

Karch, A. M. (2015). Lippincott nursing drug guide. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott

Touhy, T., Jett, K., Boscart, V., & McCleary, L., (2023). Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging in Canada (3rd ed.). Elsevier.

Williams & Wilkins. Potter, P. A. & Perry, A. (2018) Canadian fundamentals of nursing (6th ed.). Toronto, ON: Elsevier Canada.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. 1. Introduction to course (Health Promotion 2)

2. 1. Theories of Aging

3. 2. Demographics of Aging

4. 3. Gerontological Nursing

5. 2.

6. 1. Normal Process of Aging

7. 2. Caregivers

8. 3.

9. 1. Role of Culture in Aging

10. 2. Healthy Living vs Determinants of Health for Older Adults

11. 4.

12. 1. Social Supports for Older Adults

13. 2. Risk Managements/ Safety for Older Adults

14. 3. Harm Reduction

15. 5.

16. 1. Midterm Exam

17. 2. Community Resources

18. 3. Teaching/Learning Strategies for Older Adults

19. 6.

20. 1. Health Promotion for Older Adults with a Chronic Illness

21. 2. Rehabilitation

22. 3. Preventative Health Promotion

23. 7.

24. 1. Abuse of Older Adults

25. 2. Trauma Informed Care

26. 8.

27. 1. Death & Dying

28. 9.

29. Review Learning Outcomes 1-15 10. Final Exam

Assessment

Title Learning Outcomes Value
Assessment and care of the older adult in community 1-15 35%
Midterm exam 1-6 30%
Final cumulative exam 1-15 35%
Total 100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
DNW 0.00

See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.

Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.