Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Patients are more likely to receive palliative care if they can access social workers through their primary care providers, Veterans Health Administration (VA) research has found. Researchers analyzed records for 43,200 veterans with prior hospitalization who had received primary care at a VA site between October 2016 and September 2019. They found a 95% increase in hospice or palliative utilization among veterans served by VA providers participating in the agency’s Social Work Patient Aligned C

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 16, 2023

If you want to be a badass nurse who confidently uses LinkedIn to accelerate your nursing career, here are ten spicy tips for success from international nurse coach Farah Laurent , MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP, NPD-BC, TCRN, CPEN, CEN. Do your research. I have been a LinkedIn member for many years; however, It was only in 2021 that I truly realized the power of LinkedIn and all that it has to offer.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 16, 2023

If you’re a nurse who has ever thought about having a side gig but can’t think of what you’d want to do, consider your hobbies and passions—both now and from the past. You might find that the idea for your side gig was there all along. Lauren Goston, RN, Froedtert Hospital through CareRev, has a […].

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Caring Senior Service

JANUARY 16, 2023

There are approximately 53 million Americans who provide unpaid care for their loved ones. Many of these individuals provide care for a parent, which can pose some unique challenges. If you are one of the many Americans caring for an aging parent, here are some of the top challenges you might face. By being aware of these difficulties, you can better prepare for your caregiving responsibilities.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

JANUARY 16, 2023

Nurses, when you're sitting in a job interview for a new nursing position, do you feel like you have to constantly be on the defensive? Are you anxious about how to respond to questions that seem to be geared towards creating a crack in the foundation of your career and self-confidence? Do you tremble at the thought of verbal swordplay? Job interviews can feel like you're being grilled and prepared for dinner, and there are tactics that you can employ to counter those cutting questions and turn

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Difference Between Palliative Care & Hospice Care If you have a loved one who is living with a chronic or debilitating illness, you have probably heard of ‘palliative care’ and ‘hospice care’ and may have simply assumed they were the same. That said, you might be surprised to discover, that these concepts are two very distinct approaches to treating and managing someone’s pain and symptoms of illness.

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The Nurse Break

JANUARY 16, 2023

The following article is for ANYONE who is considering becoming a nurse. This is a very comprehensive about what nurses do in Australia and how to become a nurse, so we hope you enjoy the read and make sure to share it! We cover what a career looks like, how to become a nurse in Australia, ethics and principles, information on salaries, useful links to other resources that you need to read, information on death and dying (a reality of nursing) and much more!

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Seasons Hospice

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hospice May Seem Hopeless. Hospice care can be a difficult subject to think about. Many people associate it with death, sadness, and hopelessness. This can make the thought of hospice care depressing for those facing the prospect of utilizing this type of healthcare service. It is important to remember that hospice care does not have to mean defeat or surrender in the face of illness.

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Comforcare Home Care

JANUARY 16, 2023

From all of us at Comforcare.Today we commemorate the life and work of Dr. King , who was a Baptist minister and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. People are encouraged to use the day to “reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by Dr. King.

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