Palliative Care Nursing

Catalog description

This course explores the role of the professional nurse in providing evidence-based palliative care to a culturally diverse population in palliative care settings. The focus will be on the care of the patient with serious, life-limiting illness emphasizing respect for patients’ and families’ beliefs, values, and choices. The psychosocial and spiritual dimensions of palliative care will be examined. Students will learn strategies for effective therapeutic communication, symptom management, patient education, and professional self-care. Emphasis will be placed on interprofessional collaboration among members of the hospice or palliative care team to promote safe, high quality care for patients dealing with serious, life-limiting illness.