1. Understand the concepts related to loss, death, and grief/bereavement

Loss, Death, Grief, Bereavement, Mourning

2. Understand and recognize the grieving process and the types of grief and loss

Types of loss (objects, environment, etc.)

Types of grief

Factors influencing the grieving process

3.Recognize the common needs of the elderly person and the family experiencing bereavement or loss.

The 6 Cs Approach

Needs of the family

4. Apply interventions that can assist/support the patient/family experiencing grief, bereavement, or loss.

Assessment

Nursing diagnosis

Planning (goals and outcomes)

Intervention

Evaluation

 5. Identify emotional consequences of nursing patients in the final stages of the life 

Nurse’s experience with grief

Professional burnout

Own experience

5. Identify emotional consequences of nursing patients in the final stages of the life