Description
NURS 430. DEATH AND DYING. This online studies course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed when caring for clients and their families during the end-of-life experience. Students will learn about perspectives on death and dying that will guide their understanding on this phase of life. Grief and loss across the lifespan, ethical issues, and the need for effective, compassionate communication will be introduced and analyzed. Interdisciplinary strategies used to provide end-of-life care will be explored. Fall semester online, three hours.