NUR 465 – End-of-Life and Palliative Care Practice (2) at Utica University is a two-credit undergraduate course that introduces students to the principles and practices of end-of-life and palliative care.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The definition and goals of end-of-life and palliative care
- The assessment and management of common physical and psychosocial symptoms at the end of life
- Communication and counseling skills for end-of-life and palliative care
- Ethical and legal considerations in end-of-life and palliative care
- Cultural competency in end-of-life and palliative care
Students in NUR 465 will develop the knowledge and skills they need to provide compassionate and culturally competent care to patients and their families at the end of life. They will also learn how to communicate effectively with patients and their families about end-of-life care, and to advocate for the needs of their patients.
Prerequisites: NUR 321 – Foundations for Nursing Care and NUR 326 – Health Assessment
Recommended text: End-of-Life and Palliative Care Nursing: A Comprehensive Care Approach, by Yarbro, Ferrell, and Coyle, 6th edition, Springer Publishing Company
