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Hopeful nurses are more comfortable, confident in caring for dying children
01-08-2007 · EurekAlert!Nurses with higher levels of hopefulness are more likely to report feeling confident and competent in their ability to care for dying children and their families. Based on a survey of hundreds of pediatric nurses, researchers found that nurses who were more confident about their skills also were more likely to have received education in palliative care -- the practice of providing high-quality, responsive care to patients with a life-threatening illness.
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