Dear Sharon:

I praise God that your husband has come to accept some of the Catholic Faith and is attending Mass with you. Remember, though, until such time as he formally joins the Church he cannot receive the Eucharist. He may attend Mass, but not communion.

In terms of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (Last Rites) the Sacrament may be administered when a person is gravely ill (c. 1004).

The Sacrament cannot be administered to a person who obstinately remains in grave sin, though if there is a doubt about this the Sacrament can be administered "conditionally" (c 1007).

As for non-Catholics receiving the Sacrament:

1) those Churches who have valid sacraments, although not Catholic, may receive the Sacrament if they request it and are properly disposed. (c 844.3)

2) other non-Catholic Christians may also receive the Sacrament when in danger of death, or other grave necessity defined by the bishop WHEN:

a) that non-Catholic cannot approach a minister of his own denomination,

b) they must seek it on their own (rather than having it suggested to them),

c) they must believe what Catholics believe about the Sacrament, and

d) must be properly disposed.

So, in your story, I don't think the Sacrament could be given to your husband if the Nurse calls a priest. Your husband would have to specifically ask for it himself, and he would have to be in a position where a Protestant minister cannot be found.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary