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2010-2011 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 622 - Practicum: Perspectives on Illness

variable credits, one-three credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 621 Employs participatory observation and direct clinical encounters as strategies to explore the client experience of serious illness. Students are expected to uncover the client’s personal experience as well as examples of scientific perspectives on the illness experience. Nursing strategies specific to the person’s experience with illness in western culture are identified and explored in relationship to desired client outcomes. Beginning leadership skills in the management of persons living with extended and serious illnesses are demonstrated.