Nursing Ethical Issues

2009). Nurses view that it is essential to form a relationship with the patient in order to provide care for the dying. It depends on the level of engagement of the nurse on how easily or how hard she can cope with the lost a patient (Shorter & Stayt 2009). Some nurses immersed themselves and put themselves on the patient’s shoes in order to develop that connection often times they would even asked relatives how the patient was like when he/she was still well. The significance to the staff is also influenced more if both the caregiver and the patient shared the same demographics and culture. On the contrary some nurses try to distant themselves and try to avoid being too close to the patient and the family to shield them from grief. Nurses view patient death in two ways (a). Good death and (b). Bad death.( shorter & Stayt 2009). A good death is when the nurse is prepared and knows that death is imminent. The nurse has an idea on how the course of the treatment will be,it is therefore deemed less traumatic for them. Bad death happens when the demise of the patient is sudden. Feelings of regret and guilt plagues the caregiver, often wondering what could have been done to avoid death.

Working in a healthcare field one tends to see families, friends and the ones they care for, go threw the grieving process. With the occupation in this field comes the process of the end-of-life. The dreaded, sometimes hateful and saddest part of our job. This process never comes easy and

I have chosen the topic of coping with death to construct a paper which can value my nursing career as well as make sense of one of the biggest impacts on nurses. It is important to learn how to cope with this situation so you can offer the best care to your patients/family of the patients.In a developed world, most people will die in hospitals from illness (Berk, L. E. 2018).

Important Aspects of Communicating with End-of Life Patients and How Nurses Can Facilitate the Process

All nurses wherever they practice have the same purpose which is to deliver the best outcomes for the patient. Many years ago, a public are unfamiliar with the concept of palliative care and hospice care. Even today, many of us don't have deep understanding about it.

This article discusses one of the increasingly reported controversial topics in healthcare—euthanasia. Euthanasia is an ethical and legal issue that is important for nurses to understand considering it is the client’s choice to live or die. However, this article also discusses how nurses can interpret their own thoughts about euthanasia in comparison to their patient’s opinions and asks nurses about their own roles in the dying process.

Palliative care education can provide nurses with the skills needed to assist oncology patients during the end of life process. Palliative care eases symptoms and relieves suffering that is caused by life threatening conditions (Johnston & Vadeboncoeur, 2011). Does palliative care education assist nurses in the treatment of oncology patients during their end of life process? This process is needed within all oncology units because the end of life process is such a delicate and sensitive time for not only the patient, but also their families. There are many important aspects that go into palliative care education for oncology nurses, these include: the general understanding of palliative care,

The concept of death and dying has been perceived differently among medical practitioners at different levels. Nurses are among the most affected by the outcomes of their experiences regarding death and illness of their patients. In particular, nurses working in intensive care units have had traumatic experiences due to repeated exposure to death and dying patients1. Therefore, it is significant to scrutinize scientific studies to find out how such practitioners are affected by death and dying patient’s exposure. This paper reviews the article “Experiences of Critical Care Nurses of Death and Dying in an Intensive Care Unit: A Phenomenological Study,” and gives a summary of the significant issues around death and dying from the findings that

In nursing profession, nurses can never run away with caring for the dying as it is a particularly a difficult role that requires nursing skills. It is also essential for nurses to have an insight on their own personal beliefs about dying and death. Researchers had stated that, nurses who have a positive attitude towards death are more likely to have a positive attitude towards delivering end of life care for dying patients. Being a nurse the writer believes that nurses need to consider their own race and spiritual beliefs as well as of the dying patient as this might affect the nurses objective in caring for a patient whose journey is coming to an end.

This theory simply asserts that nurses are essential for the creation of peaceful end of life care for a patient. This care includes giving the patient freedom from suffering, emotional support, closeness to significant others, participation from significant others, and treatment with both empathy and respect. It was primarily developed for use when dealing with terminally ill adults and their families who are receiving care. A terminally ill patient will often suffer from a significant amount of physical pain, so palliative care is very important and should be managed accordingly. Symptom management will extend beyond easing the emotional pain and will include symptomatic relief of constipation, nausea, dyspnea, anxiety, delirium, and depression (Alligood, M., 2013). The theory also discusses the importance of informing the patients about the different types of treatment that are available to them. It allows nurses help the patient feel some in control an uncontrollable situation. The nurse should educate the patient about their disease and help them understand what’s to come, so the patient can establish his or her wishes regarding hospice, medications, or early termination of life. All of the appropriate care options that are available to the patient should be present to the patient and the risks and benefits

Nurses have a very unique job when comparing to all other careers, they have a part in many people’s lives that others rarely will. Some nurses play a role in watching a newborn take their first breath, and some watch patients take their last. A nurse’s job is not always easy, but their care and impact they have on patients provide peace and comfort, especially during the dying process. The dying process is said to include “the pain, the isolation, the loss of physical strength, the possibility of institutional care, the loss of independence, and the regression to a state of extreme dependency” (Leming & Dickenson, 2016, p. 156). This process is a terrifying experience, but it is inevitable because it is a natural part of life. The dying

The field of nursing has always been one with constant evolution. From the early days on the battlefields, farms and homes to current events that occur in the hospital, nursing has always had challenges to face. Death and dying, in particular, has evolved from private settings to publicly passing away in a hospital or nursing home. This paper will focus on defining and discussing the historical aspects of death and dying, presenting the current functions and roles of the hospice nurse, why it is important for nurses to know this valuable information and how this knowledge shapes the future of nursing.

The literature review looks at a variety of research that deals with patients’ death as well as how caring for a patient presents complex and sometimes difficult challenges for nurses. It is not until the end of this literature review that it very clearly states qualitative and phenomenological studies in the past have found that nurses caring for dying patients suffer along with their patients and can affect their personal and professional integrity. With this knowledge, the researchers sought to explore the phenomenological perceptions of nurses caring for dying patients in the ICU.

Hospice care requires a high level of care like those of and health care field. End of life care involves meeting the psychological, spiritual, social and medical needs of the patient and family. This paper will inform the reader the importance of the caregiver involvement in the plan of care of the patient and how their partaking improves the quality of life during the patient final phases of life. Information provided will explain the relationship of end of life care and the QSEN competency of patient centered care (citation). Readers will learn how placing the patient and family values, preferences and goals first will ensure the level of optimum care is met. According to National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (2017) the goal of a hospice nurse is to ensure that terminal diagnosed patient achieve a quality of life during their final days. It involves a team approach skilled medical care, symptom management, and psychosocial support tailored to the patient’s needs. I do this in my profession as a registered nurse by not only concentrating on the physical needs of my clients, but concentrating on the emotional, spiritual and social welling.

According to Taylor (pg. 1618) patients generally feel more comfortable discussing their questions and concerns with their nurse, patients feel as though the nurse is more approachable and less intimidating. They spend more time with the nurse and generally direct their concerns towards them. It is imperative that the nurse use tools such as therapeutic communication when answering questions regarding death and showing the patient and family that they are freely open to discussing any concerns that they have regarding care and death (Taylor, pg.1618). It is an essential part of being a well-rounded competent nurse to be equipped with the ability to provide some counseling and death education (Taylor, pg.1618). Therefore, having a sound education including the elements of end of life care is essential. Moreover, it is especially important to develop a solid, trusting relationship between one’s patient and family by allowing the patient to discuss openly their issues and giving oneself by serving as a nonjudgmental listener (Taylor, Pg.1614).