Universities receive donation to improve nursing education

Universities receive donation to improve nursing education

Across the country, many universities are receiving grants and funds to improve their educational programs. In order to better serve a growing number of healthcare students, many schools are improving their degree offerings in related fields.

For example, San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine recently received a $75,000 grant from the Hearst Foundation to develop a palliative care - specialized care focused on the pain, symptoms and stress of serious illnesses - curriculum.

Four universities have been selected to collaborate with the Institute's faculty in implementing palliative care training for nurse education, which includes Azusa Pacific University, California State University San Marcos, National University and Southwestern College.

"Our organization is committed to improving quality at every stage of life - whether through our innovative patient and family care programs, or through the dissemination of knowledge through our academic programs for healthcare professionals," said Kathleen Pacurar, president and CEO of San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine.

In addition to nurse education, The Institute hosts one of the largest physician programs in palliative medicine in the nation. The Physician Fellowship Training Program is designed for doctors who wish to become subspecialists and pursue a long-term career as a clinician in this field.

By Mark Danson