Palliative Care Nursing

Evidence based guidance for advanced palliative and hospice nursing practice

Prepares nursing students and advanced practice learners to meet the complex needs of patients and families facing serious and life-limiting illness. Designed to support both classroom learning and clinical application, this comprehensive text integrates evidence-based practice with ethical, cultural, spiritual, and holistic dimensions of care. Organized into four clearly structured sections, it guides students from foundational principles of palliative care through disease-specific management, communication skills, and expert symptom control—including care of the actively dying. Written by leading clinicians and educators, the text emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, real-world clinical judgment, and compassionate presence, equipping students with the knowledge, confidence, and professional values essential for delivering high-quality palliative and hospice care across settings.

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What’s New:

• New chapter on developing palliative care programs, with expanded emphasis on standardized quality, operations, and business practices across healthcare settings


• New chapter on underserved populations, addressing equity, access, and culturally responsive palliative care for diverse patient groups


• Updated disease-specific and symptom management content, reflecting current evidence-based, multimodal, and complementary care approaches


• Enhanced focus on interprofessional collaboration and communication, preparing students for team-based palliative and hospice care delivery


• Student-centered updates and digital learning support, including a streamlined structure and robust CourseConnect resources aligned with AACN Essentials

Key Features:

• Holistic, patient- and family-centered palliative nursing across illness trajectories


• Supports entry-level and advanced practice competencies and professional certification preparation


• Case studies, evidence-based reviews, and clinical applications reinforce learning and retention


• Led by an award-winning palliative care nurse leader with global educational and clinical impact