Description
This course examines the principles of palliative and end of life care of individuals and families across the lifespan with an emphasis on interdisciplinary care; the role of the nurse as an advocate; ethics, pain and symptom management; and complementary and alternative therapies. Integrated approaches to meeting physical, psychological, cultural and spiritual needs of the nurse, patient and family are explored.
Prerequisite: Admission to the accelerated nursing program and successful completion of all prerequisite courses or APC approval
Offered: First summer term
(Two credit hours)