This clinical experience provides learners with the opportunity to integrate theory from all Levels into the role of the practical nurse in the acute medical and surgical setting. Learners will focus on clients with exacerbations of chronic illness and/or acute illness across the lifespan and will consolidate knowledge and skills such as: post operative care, surgical wound management, IV therapy, focused assessment, and clinical decision-making in acute care settings.
Prerequisites
NURS 4001, NURS 4002, NURS 4003, NURS 4004, NURS 4005.
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What you will learn
- Leadership
- Professional communication
- Clinical decision making
- Inter-professional approach to practice
- Comprehensive and focused assessments
- Medication administration
- Surgical wound care
- Discharge planning
- Self-reflective approach to practice
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42030 |
March 30, 2026 to May 22, 2026 |
Practicum | Off Site | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60276 |
August 4, 2026 to September 25, 2026 |
Practicum | Off Site | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72850 |
October 26, 2026 to December 18, 2026 |
Practicum | Off Site | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.