Caring and Healing Relationships in Nursing

The purpose of this module is to explore integrative and holistic concepts in nursing.  Emphasis will be on caring and healing relationships that advance the health and well being of patients, families and systems.  Caring theories for patients suffering from acute, chronic, and mental illness including life-threatening and end-of-life issues.Concepts of caring and holism are explored.  Learners are expected to utilize advanced principles of communication and self-exploration throughout the module to explore personal conceptual frameworks of holism as related to healthcare in the Rwandan context.