title: Hospice clinical experiences for nursing students: living to the fullest.
abstract: Preparing future nurses to provide appropriate care for patients and their families at the end of life can be a formidable challenge for nurse educators. Most nursing schools thread end-of-life concepts throughout the curriculum. Grand Canyon University includes a 40-hour hospice clinical as a component of a home healthcare practicum. Students' weekly written reflections reveal the depth of affective learning that occurs during this experience. Article includes hospice materials and resources.
authors.affiliation: Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Sherri
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Spicer
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Heller
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Troth
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002835:Christianity; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D064946:Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000523:psychology*; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*