Season 2 • Episode 25

The Talk Nurses Don't Talk About Enough: Death and Dying (With Nurse Courtney and Courtney Thibeault)

Feb 11, 2025

27:33

Episode Description

In this episode of Nurse Converse, Courtney Thibeault and Nurse Courtney team up to address the often-avoided topic of death and dying in healthcare. They discuss the lack of standardized education on difficult conversations surrounding end-of-life care, highlighting the importance of equipping nurses with the skills to navigate these sensitive discussions with patients. Join them for an enlightening discussion that aims to empower nurses to navigate one of the most challenging aspects of patient care.

>>The Talk Nurses Don't Talk About Enough: Death and Dying

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[01:07] Death and Dying Conversations.
[05:05] End-of-life patient care conversations.
[09:23] Palliative care versus hospice care.
[12:44] Hospice care benefits and misconceptions.
[16:21] Difficult conversations in healthcare.
[20:13] The importance of difficult conversations.
[21:48] Palliative care resources for families.
[25:09] Importance of hospice conversations.

Connect with Nurse Courtney on social media:

Instagram: @court.nurse

Connect with Courtney Thibeault on social media:

Instagram: @nursesofinstagram

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