NU 405 - Nursing Elective:Family-Centered End-of-Life Care Across the Life Span

Institution:

CUNY New York City College of Technology

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Description:

3 cl hrs, 3 cr This course explores nurses' involvement in family-centered endof- life care. How a health care team approach can address the myriad needs facing individuals and their families at this time of life are discussed. Principles of hospice and palliative care will be used as a guide for this curriculum. Factors involved in expert nursing care which have the potential to greatly reduce the burden and distress of those facing life's end and the ability to offer support for the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families are presented. Pre- or corequisites: NUR 3110/NU 311, NUR 3130/NU 313, approval of BS program coordinator

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citytech.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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