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CSU Institute For Palliative Care Announces National Advisory Board

 

San Marcos, Calif. — December 10, 2013 The California State University Shiley Institute for Palliative Care, located at Cal State San Marcos, announced its inaugural National Advisory Board members today. The National Advisory Board represents a cross-section of leaders in California and nationally in areas concerned with palliative-care, workforce development and education. Helen McNeal, executive director of the Institute said, “We look to these highly regarded leaders to help ensure that we keep a broad and informed perspective on all issues related to palliative care workforce development and to ensure we engage all the potential stakeholders.”

The new advisory board members include:

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CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care Announces 2014 Professional Courses and Community Events

 

San Marcos, Calif. — November 12, 2013 In recognition of national Hospice and Palliative Care Month, the California State University Shiley Institute for Palliative Care has announced its 2014 schedule of professional courses and community workshops. “Integrating palliative care across the continuum of health care is a vital step to improving the quality of care provided to those with a serious or chronic illness.  And, it improves patient and family satisfaction while reducing health care system costs,c” said Helen McNeal, executive director of the Institute, “But without a workforce knowledgeable in palliative care and patients and families who demand it, progress will be slow.”

McNeal defines palliative care as an approach to care that improves the quality of life for patients facing serious or chronic illness — whatever the diagnosis or prognosis – and their families. It prevents and relieves suffering by addressing pain and physical symptoms as well as the emotional, psychosocial and spiritual problems associated with serious and chronic conditions.

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CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care Announces 8 – Week Online RN Certificate in Palliative Care

San Marcos, Calif. — August 26, 2013 The California State University Shiley Institute for Palliative Care is proud to announce the RN Certificate in Palliative Care, the first, eight-week online program designed specifically to introduce RNs to the knowledge needed to practice palliative care. Americans are living longer and more of us are living with chronic disease and serious illnesses. Clearly, the need to empower nurses with the skills to provide high quality palliative care is greater than ever.

The course curriculum covers the history of palliative care, palliative care for various disease states, complex pain and symptom management, ethics, care of special populations, palliative care in various settings, self-care, bereavement and professional practice issues. “RNs are often considered the backbone of our health care system,” explains Helen McNeal, Executive Director of the CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care. “An RN knowledgeable in palliative care will help both patients and family members face health care challenges more effectively and with greater compassion.”

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CSU Institute Offers First Online Post MSW Certificate in Palliative Care

 

San Marcos, Calif. — July 9, 2013 The California State University Shiley Institute for Palliative Care is proud to announce another advance in helping to foster the palliative care workforce needed to care for our aging population: the first, and only, fully online Post MSW Certificate in Palliative Care.
The online Post MSW Palliative Care Social Work Certificate Program will provide Master’s prepared social workers with the additional knowledge and skills they need to work effectively on a palliative care team in a hospital, hospice or other setting. Three course levels totaling 180 classroom hours comprise the program, each building upon the last.

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CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care Brings on Education Program Expert

 

Nicole Orsini will oversee the development and implementation of the Institute’s educational programs

SAN MARCOS, Calif. – Jan. 21, 2013 – The CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care is pleased to announce that Nicole Orsini has joined its team as Education Program Administrator. In her new role, Orsini will oversee the development and implementation of the Institute’s educational programs.

As Director of Education & Youth Programs at Cal State San Marcos Extended Learning for nearly six years, Orsini is an accomplished educational professional with a history of advancing professional credit and non-credit programs in education and related fields, as well as experience in community outreach and special events. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Media Management from San Diego State University and a Master’s degree in Education from CSUSM.

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