Pediatric palliative care (PPC) is a unique component of palliative care. While palliation is an integral part of adult nursing, the palliation of a child is uncommon. Some research has been published on the effects of providing PPC on nurses, patients, and families. There is an evidence gap on the effects of providing PPC on nurses working outside of children’s hospitals. This qualitative descriptive phenomenological study within a humanistic nursing theory context focused on identifying the personal effects of providing PPC on nurses working with the pediatric population in the Interior of British Columbia. Data collection included a semi-structured in-depth interview with 14 participants. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to identify four themes to describe participants stories of education, experience, debriefing, and resilience. Each theme contained several subthemes. This study highlights the need for increased education and institutional supports for Registered Nurses providing PPC outside of children’s hospitals in the Interior of British Columbia.
