Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

MARCH 8, 2021

You likely know, March is Women’s History Month! As a long-time registered nurse, I want to take this opportunity to put a spotlight on one very famous nurse from history—Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing, but was such an incredible and complex woman, as well as a healthcare professional. She … A Nod to Florence Nightingale Read More » The post A Nod to Florence Nightingale first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Hope Hospice

MARCH 12, 2021

In honor of Social Work Appreciation Month this March, we celebrate our wonderful social work team. Pandemic prevention measures have changed so much of daily life, and that includes how we deliver hospice services. Most nursing facilities and assisted living communities continue to restrict visits by outsiders, except for medically essential visits or when a patient is actively dying.

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Diversity Nursing

MARCH 12, 2021

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education is seeing a rise in demand for health and medical education. According to Kaiser Health News , enrollment in baccalaureate Nursing programs increased nearly 6% in 2020, to 250,856, shown in preliminary results from an annual survey of 900 Nursing schools by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

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Hospice of the North Coast

MARCH 10, 2021

Wondering how to meet the unique foodservice needs of your loved one during palliative care? Food has a much greater role than simply providing calories and Nutrients to sustain life. Beyond nutrition, eating and drinking are social opportunities and represent basic pleasures in life. At end of life, some other steps we can take to maximize food enjoyment and safety may include: Encourage family members to bring in favorite foods from home.

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Three Oaks Hospice

MARCH 12, 2021

Choosing hospice is a difficult choice, especially for loved ones suffering from dementia and alzheimer’s. Here are some tips to help guide you.

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Hearts for Hospice & Home Health

MARCH 8, 2021

#ChoosetoChallenge “A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we are all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day. We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an […].

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