Philosophy and Practice in Palliative Care

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Examination of the philosophy of palliative/hospice care, taught by faculty from many disciplines. An important focus includes the students' self-exploration of their own beliefs, values, and attitudes about life, illness, death, and dying, and how this self-exploration shapes interactions with those we care for. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing program. Corequisite(s): Nursing 589, 585 and 3 units from Nursing 544, 545, 546, 547, 549, 551.