Coping With Complexity in Persistent Illness
Building on understanding from introductory courses in year 1, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of challenges that are specific to selected age groups, illness categories, institutional and home contexts. Complexity includes pathophysiology, individual and family circumstances, related interventions, and the care delivery context.
In NUR 460, students examine the experience of individuals and their families during acute episodes of complex or persistent illness. Students will have the opportunity to develop their ability to provide care using a family-centred approach while expanding on their ability to use interprofessional collaboration to deal with the complexities of illness. Current theory and research will be discussed that relates to the lived experience of complex and/or persistent illness. Students are encouraged to apply a theoretical understanding of illness to situations encountered in their clinical placements. Critical reflections on practice using patient and family narratives are encouraged.
Classes are in lecture and seminar format and students have the opportunity to explore issues that arise from course readings and how they relate to clinical practice and concurrent Year 2 courses.
In addition, all students participate in various simulation lab experiences. The goal of these sessions is to provide students with key content and the opportunity to practice nursing skills that are relevant to their clinical practice.
Delivery Format
In-person