Foundations Series: Palliative Care

Price

Credits

1.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development Contact Hours

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses

Description

The Palliative Care course covers palliative care for individuals living with serious illness, the differences between hospice care and palliative care, the role of the nurse in advanced care planning, and common symptoms that can be experienced at the end-of-life.

Overview

This series consists of 13 individual and interactive online modules featuring the latest content developed by faculty at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, engaging graphics, and knowledge checks for learners as they proceed through the learning content. 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Discuss palliative care for individuals living with serious illness.
  2. Differentiate hospice care from palliative care.
  3. Discuss the role of the nurse in advanced care planning.
  4. Identify common symptoms that can be experienced at the end-of-life.