School of Nursing Scrapbook 1979

THE THREAT Of DEATH

PERSPECTIVES ON NURSING RESEARCH: SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE An exchange of ideas about nursing research in the San Diego area 1s the goal of this annual workshop. The development and extension of research into facets of patient care and the education of the professional nurse are among the topics. FACULTY AND TOPICS: Joan VonRuden, RN ., M.S Research specialist, Veterans Administration Hospital "Effects of Educational, Behavioral and Provider Strategies Upon Compliance Behavior Among Patients With Primary Hypertension." Donna Ehrenreich, R.N , M.N. Mental Health consultant, Veterans Administration Hospital and Patricia Stewart, R.N, M.S. Specialist in spinal cord injury, Veterans Administration Hospital "The Identification of Factors Which Facilitate and/or Inhibit the Work of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the VA System."

This multi-disciplinary course on death and dying explores the social, cultural and psychological as– pects of working with the dying perso~ and his or her family. Barriers preventing effective care of dying patients are examined. FACULTY: Mrs. June S. Lowenberg. R.N., M.N. Assistant professor of nursing, USD SCHEDULE: Monday thru Thursday, January 5-23, 1978 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: 117 Founders Hall, USD CREDIT: 3 Continuing Education Units 30 Contact Hours TUITION: $120

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