Nephrology Nursing - RPN (In-Flight Summer 2023 and prior)

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 assessment, patient education, care of supplies equipment and dialysate prescriptions, pharmacotherapeutics, and management of complications are addressed. Adjunctive and complimentary health care, alternative treatments, advanced care planning and end of life care principles and practices 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 is a clinical practicum experience that provides the Registered Practical Nurse with the opportunity to observe and participate in the care of clients at affiliated clinical agencies. Integration of the nursing theories and evidence-based interventions learned in all pre-requisite certificate courses is required. The student will be preceptored by a nurse employed in the specialty area and have their practice evaluated based on the course learning objectives, national nephrology competencies, and the practice standards and guidelines set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). A clinical learning plan, scholarly written assignment, and log of student hours will be evaluated by Humber College faculty according to expectations provided.

The Nephrology Nursing-RPN 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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