In this deeply reflective episode we explore the vital nursing roles in end-of-life care, organ donation, and sedation management—areas where compassion meets clinical precision. Caring for patients and families in these moments requires emotional intelligence, ethical clarity, and evidence-based practice.

You’ll learn:

• The core principles of end-of-life and palliative care, including comfort-focused interventions, family support, and communication strategies
• How to recognize signs of imminent death, manage symptoms like pain, dyspnea, and agitation, and provide holistic care
• The nurse’s role in organ donation coordination, including brain death criteria, ethical considerations, and collaboration with organ procurement organizations (OPOs)
• Sedation management in both end-of-life and critical care contexts: understanding levels of sedation, medications like propofol, fentanyl, midazolam, and sedation scales (RASS, BIS)
• How to honor cultural values, spiritual needs, and advocate for dignity and informed consent

With sensitivity and clarity, this episode helps prepare nursing students to support patients and families during some of the most challenging and meaningful moments in healthcare.

🕊️ Perfect for: Nursing students in med-surg, ICU, hospice, or ethics coursework; NCLEX prep; or anyone seeking to strengthen their skills in human-centered care.