The nursing role

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Learn more about the role of the nurse in end of life care and the skills required to support patients and their families during this difficult time.

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Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions. 

What will this resource give me?

  • information on how nurses can support patients who are dying
  • key skills involved in nursing someone through end of life care.

Resource last reviewed

25 Apr 2024

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