NURS 60834 Palliative and End of Life Care
Prerequisites: NURS 60823, 60821, or with permission of the faculty. This course provides students with advanced knowledge in the care of patients/families experiencing life-limiting progressive illness. Students will explore current and emerging models of care deliver; ranging from palliative care, hospice care, and family support services in bereavement. Students will engage in holistic assessment of pain and quality of life for patients with advanced illnesses in a variety of settings under the direction of a skilled clinician in palliative care. New trends, advances, and issues in home management of complex conditions, innovative delivery systems, legal, ethical and policy considerations will be explored.