title: The Conversation Project: A Reminder for Critical Care Nurses.
abstract: For the past several years, there has been much talk and published about "The Conversation Project." This is an effort to inform people about their options and wishes toward end of life. In this article, a brief review of this project will be presented, as well as tips to get started and my experience in caring for 4 aging parents and determining their desires for end-of-life care.
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Donna and Allan Lansing School of Nursing and Health Sciences Bellarmine University Louisville, Kentucky.
authors.forename: Vickie A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Miracle
mesh_terms: D032722:Advance Care Planning; D003142:Communication; D064648:Critical Care Nursing; D006801:Humans; D013727:Terminal Care