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Stephanie Jeffers1, Dawn Ferry
1Author Affiliations: Assistant Professor (Dr Jeffers), and Director (Ms Ferry), School of Nursing, Center for Simulation and Computerized Testing, Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Abstract:
An elective course titled "Nursing Care at the End of Life" was designed for fourth-year nursing students in a baccalaureate nursing program. This course, taught by the authors, was designed to teach students about caring for the dying patient. Students were required to complete service learning with patients in a hospice or hospital setting. Students reported having a positive learning experience and gaining new knowledge and a deeper understanding of the needs of dying patients and their families.
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