This course applies concepts of pharmacology, advanced counselling, and complementary therapies to clients and specific populations with chronic health conditions across the life span. The focus will be on nursing interventions that assist clients with multiple care needs to manage their chronic disease conditions, while optimizing health and preventing/ minimizing disability. The selection of clinical interventions, clinical decision-making, and evaluation of strategies used to enhance the health outcomes for the chronically ill will be stressed. Emphasis is placed on evidence informed practice and accepted clinical guidelines.
LECTURE/SEMINAR: 3 hours
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: 200 hours across the course
HOURS OF CREDIT: 6.
COURSE TIME: Wednesday 08:30AM - 11:15AM, Health Sciences Bldg, Room 323