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A nursing student achieved a key goal by caring for an end-of-life patient and performing last offices within their first year of study. This experience provided valuable practical skills in palliative care and bereavement support.

Area of Science:

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  • Palliative Care
  • End-of-Life Care

Background:

  • The transition from theoretical nursing education to practical clinical skills is crucial.
  • Achieving specific clinical competencies by the end of the first year is a common student objective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the experience of a nursing student caring for an end-of-life patient.
  • To fulfill a personal and professional development goal of performing last offices.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved direct patient care within a clinical setting.
  • Focus was placed on the practical application of nursing skills during the end-of-life process and post-mortem care.

Main Results:

  • The nursing student successfully provided care to a patient nearing the end of life.

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