Medical-surgical nurses encounter dying patients daily and may not be prepared for the challenges associated with providing care at the end of life. This session explores evidence-based practice for palliative and end-of-life patients in the inpatient setting using didactic lecture, case studies, and discussion format.
Contact hours available until 9/29/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Speaker(s) have no disclosures to declare.
Planning Committee members have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity has been co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC-COA)
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered nursing, Provider Number, CEP 5387.
Objectives:
- Identify the difference between hospice and palliative care.
- Define three signs and symptoms that patients experience at the end of life and evidence-based techniques to effectively manage these symptoms.
- Describe two communication strategies when caring for patients at end of life.