How Experiences and Education Impact Undergraduate Nursing Student Preparedness to Provide Primary Palliative Care: A Longitudinal, Multi-Site Study in the United States

Theresa Garren-Grubbs, Brandi Pravecek, Tingting He, Sarah Mollman, College of Nursing, South Dakota State University, College of Nursing, South Dakota State University, Sioux Falls, Data Analysis Coordinator, Population Health Evaluation Center, South Dakota State University, College of Nursing, South Dakota State University, Box Elder

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on June 04, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundPalliative care should be available to all patients and families dealing with serious illness. Hence, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing has called for palliative care to be an integral part of nursing education. Students report a ...