NURS 362 is a three-credit undergraduate course that introduces students to the principles and practice of palliative care nursing.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The definition and goals of palliative care
- The assessment and management of pain and other symptoms in patients with advanced illness
- Psychosocial and spiritual support for patients and families
- Ethical considerations in palliative care
NURS 362 is a lecture and discussion-based course with a strong emphasis on case studies and problem-solving.
Students will participate in a variety of activities, including:
- Case studies
- Role-playing exercises
- Guest lectures from experts in palliative care nursing and other healthcare fields
- Field trips to hospices and other healthcare settings that provide palliative care
- Reflective journaling and essays
Prerequisites
Completion of the second year of the nursing program
Recommended Text
Palliative Care Nursing: Principles and Practice, by Betty Ferrell and Cynthia J. Ferrell, 6th edition, Oxford University Press
