Palliative Care Nursing
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8 Chapters
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Palliative Care Nursing

The course covers specialized care needs for different age groups, ethical considerations, nursing duties, and the importance of early palliative interventions in chronic illness management. Ideal for healthcare professionals and students aiming to explore or enhance their skills in this vital area of nursing.
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 Palliative Care Nursing
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About The Course

Palliative Care Nursing is a comprehensive, professional-level course designed for healthcare providers, nursing students, and practicing nurses eager to deepen their understanding of palliative care principles and practice. This course offers valuable insights into the compassionate, holistic, and patient-centered care required to support individuals with serious, life-limiting illnesses.

Throughout the course, learners will explore the philosophy and guiding principles of palliative care, including ethical considerations and distinctions between palliative and hospice care. It covers the specific needs of diverse patient groups, focusing particularly on pediatric and geriatric care, and emphasizes the importance of timely palliative interventions in chronic illness management.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Define palliative care and explain its role in improving patient care and quality of life.
  • Discuss the specific care needs of pediatric and geriatric patients within palliative settings.
  • Describe the philosophy and core principles guiding palliative care nursing practice.
  • List the primary duties, roles, and tasks performed by palliative care nurses.
  • Recognize key ethical considerations surrounding palliative and end-of-life care.
  • Distinguish between hospice care and contemporary palliative care practices.
  • Explain the significance of introducing palliative care early in the trajectory of chronic illnesses.
  • Identify situations where a palliative approach is critical to patient care.
  • Assess the unique challenges and care requirements for patients diagnosed with complex chronic illnesses.
  • Indicate general nursing recommendations and approaches for delivering effective palliative care.
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 Nursing in palliative care: principles, practices, and approaches
Chapter 2 Nursing and Palliative Care
Chapter 3 Pediatric and geriatric palliative care
Chapter 4 Palliative care: philosophy, principles and nursing practice
Chapter 5 Work environment
Chapter 6 A palliative approach to care
Chapter 7 Summary
Chapter 8 nrew
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