NURS 680 is a graduate-level course that prepares students to provide compassionate and culturally competent care to dying and bereaved individuals and their families. Students will learn about the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care, as well as the different grief and mourning processes experienced by individuals of all ages.
Students will also develop the skills they need to assess and manage the symptoms of dying patients, to provide support and guidance to bereaved families, and to advocate for the rights of dying and bereaved individuals.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define and discuss the concepts of death, dying, and bereavement.
- Identify the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of dying patients and their families.
- Apply evidence-based practices to provide compassionate and culturally competent care to dying and bereaved individuals and their families.
- Assess and manage the symptoms of dying patients.
- Provide support and guidance to bereaved families.
- Advocate for the rights of dying and bereaved individuals.
Prerequisites:
NURS 680 is open to graduate students in the School of Nursing who have completed the following prerequisites:
- NURS 604: Advanced Pathophysiology
- NURS 606: Advanced Pharmacology
- NURS 612: Advanced Health Assessment
Who Should Take This Course?
NURS 680 is a good choice for students who are interested in pursuing a career in oncology nursing, palliative care nursing, hospice care nursing, or bereavement counseling. The course is also a good choice for students who want to learn more about how to provide compassionate and culturally competent care to dying and bereaved individuals and their families.
How to Enroll
To enroll in NURS 680, students must complete the following steps:
- Submit an application to the UNC School of Nursing Graduate Program.
- Meet with the Graduate Program Director to discuss their academic and professional goals.
- Complete the required prerequisites.
- Register for the course through the UNC Student Information System.
