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.
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
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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