NURN 491 Palliative Care Nursing
This course examines the principles of palliative and end of life care of individuals and families across the lifespan with an emphasis on interdisciplinary care; the role of the nurse as an advocate; ethics, pain and symptom management; and complementary and alternative therapies. Integrated approaches to meeting physical, psychological, cultural and spiritual needs of the nurse, patient and family are explored.
Prerequisite
Admission to the program AND valid RN license
Offered
Online only