Post Diploma BSN Distance Program

NURS 481C

Nursing Practice in Hospice Palliative Care (1.5 units)

The purpose of this course is to explore nursing practice in hospice palliative care. Historical, theoretical, personal, and professional perspectives are presented for ongoing examination and analysis in relation to their impact on and guidance for nursing practice. Central to this exploration is a growing understanding of the human experience of persons living their dying and how we as nurses choose to engage with the serve hospice palliative care patients. It is our goal that, through examination of these various dimensions, you will be guided to practice with persons living their dying in ways that uphold human dignity and honour human uniqueness.