Abstract
Novice nurses are faced with the reality of learning how to prioritize care for all patients, including those who are terminally ill. The purpose of this research study was to explore the experiences of novice registered nurses caring for dying patients and their families in acute care settings.
Sigma Membership
Eta
Lead Author Affiliation
Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
End of Life, Lived Experience, Novice Registered Nurse
Recommended Citation
Jeffers, Stephanie M., "The lived experience of novice nurses caring for patients at the end-of-life" (2019). INRC (Congress). 239.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/239
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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The lived experience of novice nurses caring for patients at the end-of-life
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Novice nurses are faced with the reality of learning how to prioritize care for all patients, including those who are terminally ill. The purpose of this research study was to explore the experiences of novice registered nurses caring for dying patients and their families in acute care settings.