title: A divine encounter.
abstract: Nurses have unique opportunities to reach beyond circumstances and into the hearts of patients. By being open and available, we show compassion in a way that fosters respect and trust. In this article, a Christian nurse relays a true experience of providing vital spiritual care to a man dying from necrotizing fasciitis.
authors.affiliation: Winston-Salem State University, USA.
authors.forename: Liz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gwyn
mesh_terms: D002835:Christianity; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009657:North Carolina; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D013727:Terminal Care