Fleming College

Renal Replacement Therapies - Nursing Care of the Transplant Patient

Course Code: NRSG243

Examines professional nursing practice in the context of caring for individuals in need of kidney transplantation. Emphasis is placed on the delivery of competent, safe and ethical care for this patient population as guided by the nursing process, evidence-based practices and a person-centred approach to care. Methods and tools that support clinical decision-making and comprehensive approaches to care are emphasized. Pre-requisite or prior learning: Normal and Abnormal Kidney Function, Current RN/RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario