Practical tips and resources for nurses. Hospice and end-of-life care education for nurses and healthcare professionals.
As a nurse, you are responsible for pain management. Understanding basic drug conversions can help you keep your patient comfortable.
Pain Management: How to STOP Under Medicating Your Patient? Read More »
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.
Hospice Myths and Ways to Overcome Them: Fact vs. Fiction Read More »
Hospice case managers are the masters of multi-tasking. However, even the best nurses make mistakes. (In fact, I’ve made all
3 Common Mistakes Hospice Nurses Make and How To Avoid Them Read More »
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.
Self-Care: 10 Ways to Cope When Your Patient Dies Read More »
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.
3 Facts Every Nurse Needs to Know About Hospice. Read More »
