NURS 544 - Palliative Care for Special Populations

Units: 1

Students acquire competencies in patient/family assessment, communication, decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration in palliative care for special populations (veterans, homeless, substance abusers). The unique challenges of pain assessment and pain management in special clinical populations are considered. Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.