Nursing Care Across Kidney Disease Trajectory

This course deepens the learners understanding of authentic therapeutic relationships within the context of caring for the person with kidney disease through health promotion, disease prevention and management and palliative/end-of-life care. A person-and family-centered approach is emphasized as foundational to developing and implementing an individual plan of care in collaboration with the inter-professional team. Team-based interventions to support patient empowerment and well-being throughout the lifespan and course of treatment are stressed. Pre-requisite: Current RN/RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

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Upcoming Sessions

Browse the available offerings below and register for the session that fits your schedule.

  • OnlineClosed

    MAY 12-AUG 18

    Reference number
    CRN 30514
    Course fee$401.86

    Registration closed

  • OnlineOpen

    SEP 08-DEC 15

    Reference number
    CRN 11345
    Course fee$401.86

Course Materials

Course Textbooks

The following textbooks are required for this course unless otherwise stated. Make sure you have acquired these materials before your course starts.

Please review our textbook website for guidance on purchasing a textbook. If you are unsuccessful in obtaining a textbook, please contact onlinelearning@confederationcollege.ca immediately.

  • Required Textbook

    Contemporary Nephrology Nursing

    by Bodin, S.M

    Publisher
    American Nephrology Nurses Assocation
    Edition
    4th
    ISBN9781940325729

    Note: Textbook Via ANNA Publications - https://go.annanurse.org/s/#/store/browse/detail/a1BPW000001A43B2AS

    Course CodeDU-RN1589Registration CodeCF-OL393

Online Learning

How this course is delivered

This course is delivered fully online through OntarioLearn, a partnership of Ontario colleges — study from anywhere with an internet connection, on a schedule that fits around work and family.

  • Learn Anytime

    No live lectures — course content is available 24/7.

  • Weekly Structure

    Follow a weekly course schedule with set tasks.

  • Multimedia Content

    Learn through modules, videos, forums, assignments, and quizzes.

  • Instructor Support

    Facilitators are available to answer questions and provide feedback.

  • Independent Learning

    It’s self-study — be ready to push yourself and stay on track.

  • Time Commitment

    Expect around 5–12 hours per week, depending on your familiarity with the subject.