Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

At the age of 10, Hannah McCullough, BSN, got a glimpse of her dream job as a pediatric oncology nurse. As a child, she spent hours caring for her brother at his bedside at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital following a brain cancer diagnosis and being amazed by how the nurses took time out of their day to spend time with him. McCullough recalls how they focused on him as a whole person, which she found special.

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High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It’s an all too common situation. A family is at the bedside of a loved one who is seriously ill and nearing the end of life. Each member of the family has a different idea of what should be done and what the patient would have wanted. Far too many people wait until they are in the midst of a health care crisis before thinking about what options are available or what care they or their loved ones would have wanted.

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Today's Caregiver

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As we enter the 2023 holiday zone, the joyous season preparations can be somewhat (or much) more complicated than ever before as family caregivers. So, for the next few weeks, we will be presenting you with some helpful hints.

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High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A hospice nurse was recently asked, “How can you work in hospice – it must be so sad!” She answered, “I love providing highly-skilled, compassionate care because I know I make a huge difference in the quality of a person’s life. I love that I can use my training as a nurse to bring comfort and dignity to my patients, and seeing the relief on their faces and on the faces of those who care for them.

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Diversity Nursing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Nurse Educators play a crucial role in shaping the future of Nursing by preparing the next generation of Nurses to meet evolving healthcare needs. Their responsibilities extend beyond traditional patient care to education, mentoring, and influencing the development of Nursing professionals. Here are some key aspects of the role Nurse Educators play in shaping the future of Nursing: Curriculum Development Nurse Educators are responsible for designing and updating programs to ensure they align wit

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AJN Off the Charts

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A series of surprising developments including the release of generative chatbots like ChatGPT has rapidly increased awareness of the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), sending shock waves through the research, academic, and nursing education community. As a nurse educator, I initially became interested in the power of AI (in all its forms) to speed the research process and improve investigator workflows.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

National Family Caregivers Month: Celebrating the Heroes without Capes November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to celebrate the millions of Americans who provide unpaid care to their loved ones. Caregivers play a vital role in our society, helping people with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and age-related impairments live their best lives.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Burnout can steal the enthusiasm, satisfaction, and joy that prompted you to become an NP. It can rob you of the joy of caring and potentially deprive your patients of the care they need. As a nation, the U.S. can ill afford to have NPs burn out. A national survey of U.S. adults conducted by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in April 2023 found that more than 40% of respondents have experienced a “longer than reasonable” wait for healthcare.

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Today's Caregiver

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Bathing is a basic and essential part of personal hygiene and health.

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Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Jan came from a highly dysfunctional family. One day at age 14, after a physical altercation with her drug-addicted mother and years of abuse and neglect, she decided to take her own life by swallowing downers she had accumulated from her mother’s stash and a bottle of gin. She was found unconscious in the girls’ … Jan’s Story Read More » The post Jan’s Story first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Nurse Nacole

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Both oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways provide airway patency. The nasal airway is better tolerated by semiconscious patients and is less likely to induce emesis in those with an intact gag reflex.

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Hospice Promise

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As proud participants in the We Honor Veterans program, we understand the importance of recognizing the unique needs of our Veterans. Our team gratefully offers education and assistance to Veterans regarding their hospice benefits. It’s our mission to serve these men and women with the dignity they deserve. The post Empowering Veterans: Education and Assistance appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Nonprofit hospices should consider the benefits of collaborating or combining with like-minded organizations in order to ensure sustainable growth and reach more patients, Skelly Wingard, CEO of By the Bay Health, told Hospice News. Wingard became CEO in June following the departure of her predecessor, Kitty Whitaker. Established more than 45 years ago, By the Bay Health is among the oldest nonprofit hospices in California.

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High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What makes a good death? This is a question that many people prefer not to think about in their day-to- day lives. However, for patients facing an uncertain future, it is an extremely relevant reality. The answer can vary from person to person, depending on individual personalities, interests and desires. However, for most people, a good death is quite simple.

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