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A Day in the Life: Hospice Nurse  

Daily Nurse

How long have you been doing it? I was working through my grief at that point. Then, I check their vital signs, do a head-to-toe assessment, and ask if they have any questions. No, I’ve done long-term care for most of my nursing career. I had a home hospice rotation in nursing school, and I loved it.

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How to create an environment that reduces turnover

The World According to Dr. El

As noted in this STAT first opinion piece, “ We all need help working through grief and hardship ,” staff members may be coping with their own personal losses while trying to care for others. Given COVID-19’s impact on long-term care facilities, virtually every worker is dealing with grief and a “minefield of triggers” on the job.