Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life by Deborah Witt Sherman PhD APRN ANP-BC ACHPN FAAN

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. CourseConnect: Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect―an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase. What’s New: Read more