The Vital Role Nurses Play in an Empowered End of Life Experience

In this latest Empowered Endings podcast episode, Dr. Bob engages in a conversation with Helen about the vital role nurses play in an Empowered End-of-Life Experience. Helen Bauer is a highly experienced hospice nurse with over 15 years dedicated to end-of-life care. Her expertise spans across bedside care, caregiver support, nursing leadership, and hospice consulting. Throughout the conversation, Helen shares how nurses can transform the end-of-life journey by ensuring patients feel heard, held, and whole during their most vulnerable moments. She emphasizes the importance of advocating for patient dignity and providing compassionate care that honors individual choices and values. Together, Dr. Bob and Helen explore how empowered nursing care can bridge the gap between clinical excellence and the emotional, spiritual support that creates truly meaningful final chapters.