What is the Palliative Care Elective Courses?
Consistent with the Jesuit values and mission of Boston College, the palliative care elective courses at the William F. Connell School of Nursing focuses on the art and science of caring for and relieving the suffering of individuals living with serious chronic, life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses. Equally important, advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) learn how to support family members throughout the changing disease course and prepare them for all outcomes. Students enrolled in the Palliative Care elective courses learn how to ease distress and support patients and families through culturally sensitive communication, symptom management and support in decision-making.