Faith Integration

        Experience and Beliefs related to Death and Dying and Application to Nursing Practice     1. a. If applicable, discuss a personal experience of caring for a dying patient or doing post mortem care. OR b. Discuss your personal experiences with death ofa family member, friend or close acquaintance. OR c. Describe your role in caring for a person after death - ie post mortem care - ifyou have done this. 2. Clarify the beliefs and values ofyour personal faith tradition related to death and explain how your faith tradition guides you in your preferences for end of life care 3. Discuss your understanding ofyour role as a nurse in supporting your clients through the dying experience - your professional role, spiritual support and actions. a. Complete sections 2 & 3 ofthe CA Advanced Directive for yourself and discuss how itfeels to make these kinds of decisions.