Programs

 

Cont. Ed. : Postbasic Gerontology Program for Licensed Practical Nurses

This program is designed to enable licensed practical nurses to acquire the necessary knowledge and practice expertise to care for older persons in all health and health care settings.

Program

The Gerontology Program is delivered via correspondence and includes five self-learning modules and a clinical component. 

Theory Component

Three examinations are written during completion of the modules.  The pass mark for theory is 70%.  Invigilators are available to facilitate writing of examinations for learners living outside the St. John's area, if necessary.

Modules

The five modules include specific content relevant to caring for and understanding the older person.

Module One - Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

Module Two - Health Promotion: An Influence on Health Determinants

Module Three - Mental Health, Neurologic and Cognitive functions

Module Four - Coping with Acute and Chronic conditions

Module Five - The Aging Body Systems

Clinical Experience

Upon successful completion of the theoretical component of the program, learners will complete a clinical component. Learners will be accommodated in their own geographic region as much as possible.

For the clinical component of this course there are 2 possible options:

  1. Those learners with no previous clinical experience in gerontological nursing will be required to complete a 3-4 week preceptored clinical experience.
  2. Learners with experience in gerontological nursing will complete 2 clinical assignments.
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Entrance Requirements  

 Currently registered and in good standing with the Council for Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador

Program Fees

Program Offering

Learners can enroll on a continuous intake basis anytime during the year.

Program Completion

The Centre for Nursing Studies offers Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) as a service to learners who feel they may have achieved learning through previous knowledge and experience.

Learners can complete the program at their own pace but must complete the program within one year.

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Centre for Nursing Studies
Continuing Nursing Studies Department
Southcott Hall
100 Forest Rd.
St. John's, NL
A1A 1E5

Telephone: (709) 777-8162
Toll Free: 1-888-290-6272
Fax: (709) 777-7324
E-mail: mbrowne@cns.nf.ca