So here we are at a crossroads. Your patient is dying and you have to have “The Talk.” Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about hospice. Luckily, you can conquer the talk by understanding some common hospice myths and ways to overcome them.
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Hospice case managers are the masters of multi-tasking. However, even the best nurses make mistakes. (In fact, I’ve made all
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Having the hospice talk with your patient may be one of the most difficult conversations you will have in your career. Unfortunately, many nursing schools do not prepare nurses to talk about end-of life and hospice care.
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Do you recall the first patient that you cared for who died? Well, I do. First off, I remember feeling anxious, sad, and overwhelmed. Perhaps you can relate. If so, let me remind you that good mental health is essential for resiliency. So, I am sharing self-care tips and 10 ways to cope when your patient dies.
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Have you ever wondered about nursing certification and what all the hype is about? Do you really need a bunch of initials after your name? And, what does it all mean anyway? Let’s explore the truth about hospice nurse certification together.
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Most hospice nurses are comfortable having “THE TALK.” However, it is not the typical conversation that most nurses expect to have with their patients. At some point though, you will have a goals of care conversation. So let’s talk about 3 facts every nurse needs to know about hospice.
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