This course focuses on the continuum of care and the development of knowledge related to health challenges managed in the community setting. Pathophysiology and nursing management of clients requiring home health care, rehabilitation, and supportive services such as community living and disabilities will be explored. Cultural diversity in healing approaches will be explored as well as the incorporation of evidence informed research and practice.
Prerequisites
NURS 2007 or NURS 2107.
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What you will learn
- Physiological changes associated with Mental Illness
- Recognition and presentation of common acute/chronic behaviours associate with mental Illness
- Nursing management of common acute/chronic Mental Illness (Nursing management includes: assessment (holistic assessment, data collection including lab values and diagnostics); pharmacology; identification of real/potential problems –nursing diagnoses; planning of specific nursing interventions; implementing culturally safe care; evaluation of care; interprofessional collaboration; health promotion; client teaching.)
- Physiological changes related to Maternal/Child disease and illness; Physiologic alterations of pregnancy; disabilities in the paediatric population
- Recognition and presentation of common acute and chronic disease and illness of maternal and child clients.
- Nursing management of common acute and chronic disease and illness of maternal child clients, including end of life care.
- Traditional healing practices associated with mental illness and maternal and child health
- Cultural diversity in health and healing
- Evidence informed research and practice-best practice guidelines
- Cycle of addiction; Psychosocial rehabilitation
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42043 |
February 9, 2026 to April 2, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60546 |
May 4, 2026 to June 29, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
Varies | 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.