NUR 356 - End of Life Care.

NUR 250 with a grade of C+ (2.3) or better or admission to RN/BSN program. (2).

Issues surrounding end of life care, from a nursing perspective. Topics include decision making; the process of dying; Technology? What does it get us?; durable power of attorney for health care vs. living wills; What is death, anyway?; fears surrounding the dying person; palliative care options; cultural differences related to death and dying.