Synopsis
As a nurse or palliative caregiver, do you want to take better care of terminally ill patients, their loved ones, and yourself? Would you like to be empowered under difficult circumstances and feel more comfortable about what to say when providing palliative care? Based on thirty years of experience as an oncology nurse, Meina Dubetz shares real-life stories that will enable you as a nurse or palliative caregiver to fully support your patients facing death. Reading these stories, you will learn how to say the right things and reassure your patients’ loved ones that providing quality care and comfort is your priority. You will also become more comfortable answering difficult questions that patients and their family members may ask you about death and dying. Equally important, you will learn how to take better care of yourself as you care for your patients.
About the Author
Meina Dubetz was born in the Netherlands and immigrated with her parent to Calgary, Alberta Canada at age three. When she was seventeen, Meina began working in a nursing home in the summer where she discovered her passion for caring for patients facing the end of their lives. This experience paved the way for her to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, and then later become a Registered Nurse. With over thirty years of Oncology Nursing experience in both in-patient and out-patient settings, Meina’s connection with her patients, their families, and her peers continue to move and inspire her. Meina describes her life being balanced by working casual nursing shifts in the summer while spending as much quality time with her three children and four grandchildren as possible. In the winter, Meina and her husband, Art, live in the warmth of the Phoenix area, Arizona where she writes, entertains guests, and makes time for personal growth and professional development opportunities. Meina earned her Certification in Oncology Nursing in 1996 and her Certification in Gerontology in 2000. She also has a certification as a Death-Life Coach, a certification in hypnotherapy, and is a trained Reiki Master. When Death Comes Knocking for Your Church Members will be Meina’s next book. If you have questions or stories you would like to share about supporting members of your congregation who face end of life circumstances, please email Meina at MeinaDubetz.com Contact Meina at MeinaDubetz.com Website www.MeinaDubetz.com Download the following FREE resources from Meina Dubetz’s website Five Leading Causes of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Nurses Five Tips to Calm Yourself at Any Moment START Template for Self-Care Plan
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