NRSE 501 Advanced Nursing Theory

This course presents the theory of advanced nursing practice with a particular focus on hospice and palliative care and nursing education. The comparisons and distinctions between curative, hospice and palliative care are examined along with pedagogical and learning theories. Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice are reviewed for both the hospice and palliative nurse and the nurse educator. The context and environments for each specialty area are explored.