NURS449 Pain Management

Pain management is a complex, multi-faceted endeavor. This course focuses on the best practice management of acute and chronic, non-cancer pain. Cultural aspects of pain management are included. Strong emphasis is placed on the assessment of pain. A component of this course includes the opioid addiction crisis in the United States and evidence-based treatment plans that may be applicable to some patients.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to RN-BSN Program or junior status in 4-year BSN Program

Corequisite

none

Offered

W