This session discusses the importance of utilizing an evidence based end-of-life order set for basic symptom management and patient support. Discussion will also include the importance of utilizing clinical experts in palliative care and hospice to provide additional expertise, not only in managing symptoms, but in evidence-based methods discussing goals of care. For a dying patient, there is only one chance to “get things right” and potentially a lifetime of suffering and guilt for those who remain if things go wrong. This presentation offers strategies to decrease suffering and increase comfort at end of life.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/14/2026.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, 85% of participants will report the ability to recognize symptoms that are frequently encountered as patients approach end of life and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Jeannette Meyer MSN, RN, CCRN, CCNS, PCCN, ACHPN

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