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THE EXPERIENCE OF CHRONIC ILLNESS

Course Code:
NURS 303
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:

This course considers the illness experience of individuals and their families, across cultures, as they live with, and sometimes die from, chronic disease. While the focus will be on the older adult’s experience with mental illness, social isolation, the need for caregivers, and diminished quality of life, this course will also examine family caregiving and the care of the chronically ill child. The impact of chronic disease on the U.S. healthcare delivery system will be analyzed along with clinical ethical issues at end-of- life. The principles of beneficience, non-maleficence, autonomy, veracity, and respect for others, in the context of providing nursing care, especially at end of life, will be highlighted. The student will practice integrative health approaches, such as mindfulness, to empower them to reach out in compassion to others.  

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
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