NURS 345 is a three-credit undergraduate course that explores the spiritual dimensions of nursing care.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The definition and nature of spirituality
- The relationship between spirituality and health
- Spiritual assessment and care planning
- The role of nurses in supporting patients’ spiritual well-being
- Ethical issues in spiritual nursing care
Students in NURS 345 will develop the knowledge and skills they need to provide holistic care to patients and families, including their spiritual needs. They will also learn how to reflect on their own spirituality and how it informs their nursing practice.
NURS 345 is a lecture and discussion-based course with a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Students will participate in a variety of activities, including:
- Case studies
- Role-playing exercises
- Guest lectures from chaplains, spiritual care providers, and other experts in spirituality
- Field trips to places of worship and spiritual communities
- Reflective journaling and essays
Prerequisites
Completion of the second year of the nursing program
Recommended Text
Spiritual Dimensions of Nursing Practice: A Comprehensive Guide, by Christine Puchalski and Elizabeth Ferrell, 6th edition, Springer Publishing Company
