Despite advances in medical care, Americans still often suffer from unnecessary pain, discomfort and lack of caring at the end of life. Improved provider education and increased public awareness can lead to better end-of-life care.
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Palliative Care Nurse Has 'Phenomenal' Experience at New Palliative Nursing Leadership Institute
October 24, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
The guiding vision for the Palliative Nursing Leadership Institute is “a national health care system in which every patient has access to quality palliative nursing care.”
Sharing Nursing's Knowledge: What's in the Latest Issue
October 10, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
The monthly Sharing Nursing’s Knowledge e-newsletter will keep you up to date on the latest nursing news, research and trends.
Advocates Call on Nurses to Take Leading Role in Palliative Care
September 27, 2012 | Story
As demand for palliative care grows, practicing nurses, nurse leaders and nurse researchers are needed.
Executive Nurse Fellow Alum Joins Revolution in Care for Dying Children
November 23, 2009 | Story
Jody Chrastek, M.S.N., R.N., C.H.P.N., co-created the first federally funded pilot program to educate nurses and other health providers about pediatric palliative care. The program is now a model for a nationwide project.
"American Journal of Nursing" Publishes Series of Articles on Palliative Care
September 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
The American Journal of Nursing, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, produced a bimonthly series on palliative nursing, beginning in May 2002 and ending with the November 2004 issue.
National Cancer Pain Initiative Resource Center Supports State-Level Initiatives as They Implement Pain Management Practices
January 28, 2009 | Program Result Report
Faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health established the Resource Center, to support the growth and development of State Pain Initiatives.
A Textbook Case of Nurses' Deficiency in Pain Management, End-of-Life Care
May 1, 2002 | Program Result Report
The City of Hope National Medical Center led an effort to improve nursing education in pain and end-of-life care.
National Resource for Faculty Development in Palliative Care Set Up in New Center at Harvard Medical School
June 12, 2008 | Program Result Report
General Hospital Corporation-Massachusetts General Hospital established the Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care, a national resource for faculty development in palliative care.