The nurse integrates evidence of best practices in palliative care to insure the highest quality of care for patients and families. The nominee applies evidence based practice through their own care and also leads efforts within their organization or community to insure the highest quality of care. Evidence based practice includes all domains of palliative care as established by the NCP Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care..
(500 words or less)

The nominee exemplifies a model of clinical practice based on the nursing professional code of ethics and acts with integrity. The nurse provides leadership in the many ethical challenges in palliative nursing care including supporting patients and families in health care decisions, honoring values, and respecting diversity.
(500 words or less)

Recognizing that family, as defined by the patient, is central in the support of seriously ill patients and those facing the end of life, the nominee provides competent and compassionate support of the family. (500 words or less)

The nurse recognizes that communication is the foundation of nursing practice and relationships with patients, families and colleagues. The nominee exhibits communication that supports patients and families and communication with colleagues to foster cohesive, patient centered care.
(500 words or less)

The nominee demonstrates excellence in interprofessional care and provides leadership to insure that care is coordinated and brings the strengths of all disciplines to support patient and family care. These efforts strengthen quality physical, psychosocial and spiritual care. The nominee also promotes self care for the team .
(500 words or less)

The nurse demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Examples may include the nurse’s own practice as well as efforts to insure that these critical elements are integrated in the organization and that care is responsive to the most vulnerable populations.