NURS 333
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End-of-Life Care
Nursing
College of Nursing
Course Description
End-of-life (EOL) care from spiritual, physical, and psychosocial perspectives. Comparisons from various cultural/ethnic backgrounds. Complexities of EOL care including impact on families, health care system, and society. Personal perspectives about death, dying, and bereavement.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
This course was previously cross-listed with sociology but they have created their own course and are no longer using this course. We would like it to be taught only as an elective for nursing majors.
Title
Guiding Prinicples Of Care
Learning Outcome
Apply principles of effective communication to support patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members during serious illness and end-of-life care, reflecting empathy and Christ-like compassion.
Title
Models of Care for the Dying
Learning Outcome
Integrate pain and symptom management strategies into individualized care plans, ensuring comfort, quality of life, and dignity for patients.
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End of Life Preferences for Care
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate cultural competence in providing holistic care that respects diverse values, beliefs, and spiritual needs at the end of life.
Title
Personal Perspectives
Learning Outcome
Utilize evidence-based practices for ethical decision-making and advance care planning, aligning patient care with professional nursing standards and Christian values.
Title
Attitudes Toward Death
Learning Outcome
Promote the psychological and emotional well-being of patients and their families through grief support, bereavement care, and presence rooted in faith and service.
