Understanding Death: The Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association's Three-Part Series

Join the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association's three-part series, "This Is How We Die," featuring hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes. Explore the natural process of dying, the labor of dying, and how to bring these insights into nursing practice. Earn up to 5.5 contact hours and equip yourself to offer compassionate care during the dying process. Click here to learn more and register, or view this PDF flyer.

The Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association presents "This Is How We Die," a three-part series created for nurses and those interested in understanding the process of dying. This remarkable event is based on the acclaimed DVD series "This is How People Die" and features award-winning end-of-life educator and hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes, RN.

Through this series, participants will gain insights into the natural process of dying, the labor of dying, and how to integrate content into practice. Nurses will be empowered to provide comfort and compassion during the dying process, a crucial aspect of patient and family care.

The program objectives are comprehensive, covering various dynamics of dying, including factors that influence the length of labor as death approaches and the signs that death is imminent. It also provides guidance on communicating with individuals nearing death.

Registration is open for this informative series, and attendees can receive up to 5.5 contact hours (provided they attend the entire series and submit a completed evaluation form).

Dates for the sessions are:

  • September 11: The Natural Process of Dying from Disease and Old Age

  • September 18: The Labor of Dying

  • September 25: Integrating Content into Practice: Questions and Thoughts...

To register and for more information, follow this link.