Hospice News

APRIL 23, 2024

A group of Wisconsin-based organizations, including hospices, are working to improve end-of-life care among homeless populations. A recent grant from local government agencies is helping to fuel these efforts. Solace Friends Inc. is among the organizations to receive $100,000 in grant funding that helped launch an adult family center. Dubbed Solace Home, the four-bed residential facility opened today and will provide end-of-life housing and caregiving for terminally ill individuals living in uns

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

APRIL 23, 2024

The AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program is a fantastic opportunity for early-career individuals who are passionate about advancing hospice and palliative medicine. It is specifically designed for those who are historically marginalized and underrepresented in the field and want to make a difference. The program offers a transformative experience that focuses on leadership development, innovation, and deepening understanding in hospice and palliative care

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Hospice News

APRIL 23, 2024

The emerging specialty of neuropalliative care faces several obstacles to scaling and reaching more patients. A huge need exists for neuropalliative care, Dr. Claire J. Creutzfeldt at the Harborview Medical Center’s Department of Neurology told Palliative Care News. Neurological illnesses result in a change in not only physical health, but also mental health as social roles shift.

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Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

APRIL 23, 2024

How many times have you been out in public when someone asks you what you do and you respond, “I’m a nurse.” Bland. Generic. Nondescript. That type of response promotes the false notion that all nurses are alike, do the same thing, and are basically interchangeable. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Case […] The post Why Nurses Need an Elevator Speech first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Hospice News

APRIL 23, 2024

Palliative care has become a more sought-after treatment plan in recent years, and one agency in California has led the charge in advancing palliative care support among its population. In September 2015, the Partnership HealthPlan of California — managed by Medicaid — launched a pilot program dedicated to palliative care, with an emphasis on enhancing patient outcomes while reducing costs associated with caring for chronically ill seniors.

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Diversity Nursing

APRIL 23, 2024

Nurses play a crucial role in the healthcare system, providing essential care and support to patients across the United States. Their dedication and expertise are reflected in the wide range of median annual wages in different states. Despite the variations in wages, one thing remains constant – the unwavering commitment of Nurses to their patients' well-being.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

APRIL 23, 2024

PRiSM project: Specialist Palliative Care’s Role in Cancer Survivorship Model The Academic Department of Palliative Medicine in Dublin (Ireland) is seeking European consensus on this issue in the PRiSM project: Specialist Palliative Care’s Role in Cancer Survivorship Model; developing European consensus on the role of specialist palliative care in cancer survivorship.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 23, 2024

A recent “pulse check” survey of Emergency Nurses Association members revealed more than half of the responding emergency nurses had been either physically or verbally assaulted or threatened with violence in the previous 30 days. In the survey conducted Feb. 11 – March 11, ED nurses described being head-butted, kicked, slapped, punched, stabbed with a pencil or hit with thrown objects, among other types of aggression.

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Elaine Mansfield

APRIL 23, 2024

Edna, 16 yrs old, graduating from Juliard November 6, 1893 (Chicago) I’m nine years old, and I’m scared. Papa died yesterday. Momma tries to hide her tears, but who will take care of me? Who will pay for my voice and piano lessons at Julliard School of Music? The family had a plan for me, but now I’m a half orphan. What will Momma and I do? December 7, 1900 I’m only 16, but my life is broken again.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 23, 2024

So, you ’ ve decided it ’ s time to further your education? Or maybe you haven ’ t decided yet because you are unsure what to do. So many questions are swimming through your mind: Are all FNP programs the same? How much will it cost? Can I still work as an RN while I’m in school ? How will I know which program is right for me? Well, never fear; you may find the answers you need here.

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Nurse Nacole

APRIL 23, 2024

Category: Fundamentals Pacemakers are classified according to a standard five-letter code. The first letter designates the chamber that receives the pacing current, the second, the sensing chamber, and the third, the pacemaker's response to sensing.

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