Death Isn’t a Dirty Word: A Hospice Nurse's Perspective on Peaceful Endings With Nurse Courtney

Disclaimer: This episode contains a discussion on end-of-life care and death. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Nurse Converse, Courtney, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C shares her experience working in end-of-life care as a hospice nurse. She discusses the importance of having open and transparent conversations about death and the range of emotions that healthcare workers may experience. Courtney shares personal stories that demonstrate the impact of small acts of kindness and the unpredictable nature of the dying process. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about the importance of compassion in nursing and the unique challenges faced by those who care for patients at the end of life. >>Death Isn’t a Dirty Word: A Hospice Nurse's Perspective on Peaceful Endings Jump Ahead to Listen: [01:41] End-of-life nursing experiences. [03:41] Prioritizing self-care in healthcare. [07:48] Comfort in hospice nursing. [12:15] Stories about death and dying. [17:10] Joy in end-of-life experiences. Connect With Courtney on social media: Instagram: court.nurse TikTok: court.nurse For more information: Full transcript and videos: Nurse.org/podcast Join our newsletter: nurse.org Instagram: @nurse_org TikTok: @nurse.org Facebook: @nurse.org YouTube: Nurse.org