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Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing

Program information

Selkirk College

Program overview

The geriatric population is the fastest growing health cohort around the world Currently 70 per cent of all patients in Canada are elderly Registered nurses must have specialized knowledge and training to effectively educate assess and care for these older people This Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing will give you the tools and skills to meet the complex physical social environmental cognitive and spiritual needs of the elderly You will be given the chance to have intercultural exchange between graduate nurses from other countries and on-campus BSN students This will promote rich dialogue about nursing approaches philosophies and global health needs Learn more about the international experience at Selkirk College Seminars and occasional class interaction will provide added opportunity for an exchange of ideas and nursing expertise

Duration: 12

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