NURS 362 - End Of Lifespan

4 Credits

1 Units

Advances in medical technology have enabled individuals to live longer lives, orchestrate their own healthcare, and participate in end-of-life decisions. Inherent in end-of-life issues are cultural decisions, ethical issues, Anticipatory grief, palliative care, loss, and bereavement. This course will use a holistic approach to examine cultural considerations/rituals, religious influences, loss, grief, socioeconomic challenges, end-of- life physical concerns across the lifespan. Preparing for and caring for the individual/family at the time of death will be explored.

MILE Requirement:

HUM

LinC Requirement: U2

Credit Type Code: Letter Grade