This introductory course prepares nurses to meet the standards and practice guidelines of Nephrology Nursing or Critical Care Nursing in Canada. In a collaborative learning environment, students will be required to access their current knowledge and gain further understanding of renal anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Concepts developed include advanced physiology, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and complex disease management. Utilizing a multitude of active and co-operative learning strategies for acquiring and applying knowledge, students will monitor personal thinking, demonstrate curiosity and engage in discovery to attain success with all course objectives. This course applies a variety of theoretical models in adult learning to support student success.

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This course builds upon the previous introductory course, moving the student toward the successful completion of the Nephrology Nursing Certificate program. The nursing management of the peritoneal dialysis patient including patient teaching and education, patient assessment, prescription interpretation, pharmacotherapeutics and management of complications are addressed. Adjunctive and complimentary health care, advanced care planning, kidney supportive care and end of life care principles are also a major focus. Students are expected to engage in all learning activities in a collaborative and professional manner to be successful with the course learning objectives.

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This course addresses the nursing management and advanced practice competencies required for hemodialysis care and supportive treatment for renal transplantation patients. Significant focus is placed on the components of hemodialysis such as advantages, disadvantages, management of access devices, the hemodialysis prescription, patient assessment, prevention of complications, planning care, and associated pharmacotherapeutics. Students will be challenged with learning activities that promote a thorough understanding of the nurse’s role and responsibilities, as well as leadership principles, regarding care for the patient undergoing hemodialysis. Students are also required to develop a strong knowledge regarding options for renal transplantation, contraindications, and nursing management for the living kidney recipient and donor across the continuum of care.

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This course prepares the registered nurse for specialty practice in the area of nephrology. Significant focus is placed on the required nursing care for unpredictable and complex client scenarios. Students will work through advanced case studies that promote development of the in-depth knowledge, decision-making and collaboration skills required to care for the most vulnerable and unwell clients of this population. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and hemodialysis in the critical care environment, managing client deterioration during treatments at home and in the community, advanced care planning, and working with marginalized communities are some of the topics addressed. Critical thinking and reasoning skills will be required to identify actual or potentially life-threatening alterations in homeostasis and, utilizing evidence-based resources, develop client and family-centred interventions. To be successful with all learning objectives, each student is required to participate fully in all individual and collaborative learning activities.

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The registered nurse participates in this clinical course within hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis settings. The registered nurse applies theoretical principles and concepts that underpin nephrology nursing including those of the Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists (CANNT). By establishing relationships with persons with complex health histories undergoing dialysis and their families, the registered nurse facilitates communication and conducts assessments with families from diverse backgrounds. The registered nurse learns technical components of dialysis in the clinical setting through observation and/or practice according to hospital policy. The registered nurse collaborates effectively with Humber Polytechnic faculty and members of the health care facility in this preceptored, clinical course and reflects daily upon learning opportunities. The registered nurse demonstrates safe, professional practice at the novice level; prior clinical knowledge in this area of nursing is not required.

The Nephrology Nursing-RN clinical is 96 hours and must be completed within a 3-month term. Nurses are required to do two shifts weekly following their preceptor’s schedule.

Step 1: Start your clinical placement application process by completing this Clinical Placement Request Form. Once we receive this form, we will add your name to the clinical waitlist and send you detailed information about the clinical placement process. Your placement requests will be submitted to the hospitals for the next term according to the placement request submission deadline. The placement requests are submitted three months in advance.

Step 2: Once you have submitted your Clinical Placement Request Form, please start working on the Health Clearance requirements, which may take three months to obtain

Note: You will be notified to register for the Clinical Course

• Once we have secured your clinical placement and
• You have successfully completed all the pre-requisite courses and
• You have emailed all the health clearance requirements to the Humber Health Clearance Office.

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This theoretical course is designed to assist nurses to refine their assessment skills to a higher level in order to obtain data to complete the health history and physical examination of a variety of adult clients. Assessment throughout the lifespan along with cultural and spiritual differences of adult clients will be discussed. The content will focus on culture and diversity, communication and therapeutic nurse or client relationships, safety, interviewing, history-taking, pain and physical and psychosocial assessments. The following systems respiratory, cardiovascular gastrointestinal, genito-urinary, musculoskeletal and neurological will be examined across the lifespan. Emphasis will focus on differentiating normal from abnormal findings to assist the nurse to move appropriately from data collection to nursing diagnosis. Students are expected to take an active role in group discussion, assessment, demonstrations and practice. The learning format will include in-class and online methodologies, such as lectures, reflective practice, case studies, demonstrations and critical discussions.

 

Why study in our Hybrid courses?

Hands-on learning with instructors and online theory 

Practice ‘real scenarios’ in our state-of-the-art labs

Make connections with instructors and peers

for an enriched learning experience

Condensed courses to help fast-track you into your career

Receive regular feedback to improve your skills

Students report high level of confidence after our simulation lab experiences
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Why study in our Online Courses?
Easy-to-navigate modules for student-focused learning

14 week courses allow for achievable timelines

Synchronous lessons throughout courses

Instructor available for individual student questions, in a variety of formats

Various assessments such as videos, interactive quizzes

 

 

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