Description
This course examines the principles of palliative and end of life care of individuals and families across the lifespan. It emphasizes the interdisciplinary care, the role of the nurse as an advocate, ethics, pain and symptom management, and complementary and alternative therapies. Integrated approaches to meet the physical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual needs of the nurse, patient, and family are explored.
Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program and successful completion of all prerequisite courses or APC approval
Offered: Spring