Returning to the original principles upon which hospice was founded, the authors describe the core competencies every hospice practitioner needs to reclaim the mystery of death and guide families through end-of-life care. With fifty-five years of collective hospice nursing experience, the authors are equipped to take you on a journey that leads to success. You'll learn: - steps to move from being a novice to a final designation of Mystery Watcher; - core competencies to reclaim the mystery of death, including examples from the field of hospice care. - tips to implement organizational structures and processes to support optimal staff development and the retention of the most competent practitioners. - methods to continuously measure outcomes as hospice team members gain mastery of core competencies.