GNUR 505 - ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
FOR THE ELDERLY

Provides an overview of drugs used in the Canadian
context and relevant lab values related to drug
therapy. An understanding of the pharmacokinetics
and pharmacodynamics related to the aging body
will assist the gerontological nurse in understanding
drug reactions. The nursing role in medication
management with aging clients will be defined.
Reasons for drug misuse and abuse will be explored,
and principles and strategies developed to improve
drug regime compliance. The role of nurses and their
practice in culturally diverse contexts is considered.
This course is a hybrid of classroom and online
learning.

GNUR 508 - NURSING LAB - ADVANCED
CLINICAL SKILLS & WOUND CARE

This class will provide the learner with opportunities
to integrate existing and emerging knowledge and
application of program concepts as they relate to the
older adult. The learner will further develop a process
for analyzing and understanding a variety of complex
health challenges through performing advanced
assessment skills and demonstrating more complex
practice skills. The simulation suite will be utilized to
expand the learning experience.

GNUR 511 - PHYSICAL AGING AND CHRONIC
DISEASE MANAGEMENT: PART I

Focuses on the normal changes of aging in all body
systems. Select chronic diseases or conditions

and their treatment modalities, will be reviewed
simultaneously with body system overviews. Using
Carol Miller’s (2009) Model for Promoting Wellness in
Older Adults, an exploration of potential risk factors,
iatrogenic complications, and functional challenge
will lead the nurse to critically think about how to
enhance physical health function. The compounding
effect of acute illness on chronic health problems will
also be examined.

GNUR 512 - PHYSICAL AGING AND CHRONIC
DISEASE MANAGEMENT: PART II

This is a continuation of GNUR- I (3) 511 continuing
an examination of normal changes of aging in body
systems and introducing further chronic conditions
and their treatment modalities.

GNUR 514 - END-OF-LIFE CARE

Examines the unique way caregivers think, respond,
and act as they give skilled and compassionate care
to a dying person and the support system of that
person. The course begins by helping each nurse
understand their own perceptions of death and
palliation by reflecting on their experiences with
dying people. Participants will gain specific and
current knowledge about symptom assessment and

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POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING

management, and how to deal with selected palliative
emergency situations. Particularly unique aspects of
caring for the dying, eg, family care, communication,
grief, and self-care will be explored.

GNUR 520 - CLINICAL PRACTICE
IN COMPLEX CARE

This supervised practice experience provides
students with an opportunity to apply knowledge

and skills from all courses in the program to-date
with individuals living in a complex care setting. A
portion of this nursing experience will be devoted to
providing nursing care to individuals experiencing
cognitive challenges and/or end-of-life needs.
Opportunity will be provided for students to gain
expertise and confidence with the role of the geriatric
nurse within a complex care facility.

GNUR 525 - CLINICAL PRACTICE IN
COMMUNITY & ACUTE CARE

This supervised practice experience provides
students with an opportunity to apply knowledge
and skills from all courses in the program to-date
when providing care to older adults in an acute
care setting. This learning experience provides an
opportunity for students to explore the transition to
professional nursing in Canada and prepare for the
assessment and registration processes required by
national and provincial regulatory bodies.

MHAD 500 - MENTAL HEALTH
AND ADDICTIONS |

Introduction to the study of mental health and
addiction problems from a lifespan perspective, with
a focus on aging populations. This course examines
a spectrum of mental health and substance use
problems pertinent to men and women over 50 years
of age from a harm reduction perspective.

Pre-requisites: Completion of Year 1 of the Post Graduate
Diploma in Gerontological Nursing

MHAD 501 - MENTAL HEALTH
AND ADDICTIONS II

This course is a continuation of Mental Health and
Addictions I and focuses on a variety of rehabilitative
and treatment modalities used in working with

older adults. Attitudes toward mental health and
substance use problems and how they impact helper
effectiveness are explored in a supportive milieu.

Pre-requisites: MHAD 500

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Contact Information:

SELKIRK INTERNATIONAL CONTACT

Phone: 250.365.7292 x21293
Direct: 250.365.1293

Fax: 250.365.5410
international@selkirk.ca

CONTACT SELKIRK COLLEGE’S INDIAN
SUBCONTINENT APPLICATION OFFICE

Rushna Khan
Telephone: +91 987 962 1133

CONTACT SELKIRK COLLEGE’S
AFRICA APPLICATION OFFICE

For any inquiries about the application process or
Selkirk programs, students applying from Nigeria,
Ghana, Togo, and other West African nations are

encouraged to contact our Africa Regional Office:

Zarna Pansuriya
Telephone: +91 704 306 1133
Skype: africa.selkirk

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