ABSTRACT:
In this narrative description, a novice nurse discusses her early days of practice as a neuropalliative nurse. She discusses the initial experiences she had as she delved into the new area of practice. She also explains how she initiated building a plan of care with a multidisciplinary team by reflecting on patient experiences. She describes the insightful moments where she recognized the patient and family education as a core component in neuropalliative nursing practice. Through reflective practice and building on her skills of communication she learns how to communicate with patients and families, especially in initiating difficult conversations. The narrative illustrates the importance of inter-professional practice. It is suggested that an up-skilling and re-orientation can be helpful for nurses who choose neuropalliative nursing as their area of practice.
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Jobi Mol. J. A New Kid on the Block. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026;5(2):93-5. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2026.19
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Jobi Mol. J. A New Kid on the Block. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026;5(2):93-5. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2026.19 Available on: https://jnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-5-2-8
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