NURS 469 Spirituality and Care of the Sick
The purpose of this course is to explore the interface between spirituality and the practice of nursing. Although spirituality will be examined broadly, according to a variety of theologies, the primary orientation of the course content is derived from the Judaeo-Christian tradition. The course incorporates an historical perspective on spirituality and the healing arts, as well as contemporary theological and spiritual approaches to assessment and intervention in relation to the spiritual needs of those experiencing health deficits. The newly emerging subfield of parish nursing is also addressed. Finally, the spiritual needs of professional caregivers are identified and explored and potential spiritual support mechanisms are discussed. Enrollment for nursing students only.