Keywords

death and dying, end-of-life care, terminal illness

Authors

1. Tyree, Tammy L. MS, CRNP, CCRN
2. Long, Carol O. PhD, RN
3. Greenberg, Edward A. PhD

Abstract

As nurse practitioners become more vital to primary care, they are also more apt to play a role in end-of-life care. In order to be proficient providers, NPs must familiarize themselves with issues surrounding EOL care.