NEPHROLOGY RN/RPNDURHAM COLLEGE CERTIFICATE

The Nephrology program is a Durham College Certificate that prepares nurses to deliver kidney care to affected patients across all stages of the kidney care journey, from early detection through dialysis, palliative care and transplant. Current nurses will learn the knowledge required to promote and deliver competent, safe and ethical care to those at risk for developing, or affected by, renal disease and/or insufficiency.

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Program outcomesUpon completion of this program, students will be equipped to:

• Determine physiological needs and care priorities by differentiating between normal and abnormal anatomy and function of the kidney and renal system.

• Educate family members affected by kidney disease about the diagnosis, etiology, therapeutic management, and care of individuals living with kidney disease.

• Adapt nursing care expectations for an individualized plan of care to respond to different at-risk populations.

• Integrate current and emerging research to make evidence-based decisions in person-centred care, and community-based practice.

• Implement an individualized approach to assessment and care planning for at-risk or people affected by kidney disease.

• Support individuals at risk for or living with kidney disease by designing care plans that include health and wellness and self-management strategies.

• Assist individuals with coping strategies and self-management capabilities to adopt personal health practices.

• Support an inter-professional collaborative delivery model and the implementation of effective nephrology nursing care by recommending evidence-based methods and tools.

• Recommend strategies to improve care by evaluating the nursing-sensitive, patient-level, community, and population-level outcomes.

• Advocate for individuals living with and families affected by kidney disease by adhering to nursing professional practice, legal, and ethical guidelines.

Career optionsPotential employment opportunities:

• Nephrology nurse

Where you could work:• Nephrology health care programs

in diverse settings and clinical environments, such as kidney disease and dialysis clinics, acute care nephrology units, and in-home care.

Time requirement• You will have 15 semesters (five years)

from the start date of your first course to complete this certificate.

View the full program of study, explore course delivery options and find out how to register by visiting www.durhamcollege.ca/coned/NEPH, calling 905.721.3052 or emailing coned@durhamcollege.ca

NEPHROLOGY RN/RPNDURHAM COLLEGE CERTIFICATE

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