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Culture, Compensation, Education Are Keys to Hospice Chaplain Turnover

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Hospice chaplains are being asked to do more with less time and resources available, which can adversely affect the quality of spiritual care, according to Saul Ebema, president of Illinois-based Hospice Chaplaincy. When someone is overwhelmed, it is impossible for them to provide quality care.”.

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Podcast: A conversation with Pamela Coley on her experiences as a hospice nurse

Hospice Chaplaincy

In today’s episode, Saul talks to Pamela Coley, a former hospice nurse to reflect on her experience of working in hospice. Prior to hospice, she also worked as a school nurse and currently also does some local acting. She is passionate about her faith and about educating people on what happens as we die.

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Hospice in Prison Part 1: An interview with Michele DiTomas and Keith Knauf

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We have about 100 skilled nursing facility-type beds for people who need assistance with their activities of daily living, who maybe have significant cognitive impairment and needs support. I wonder… And when we were talking earlier, you gave us a wonderful tour when we were in the skilled nursing facility. There are clinics.

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Third Season Episode 30: A conversation with Donna Wilson on family conflict at the end of life Third Season Episode 30:

Hospice Chaplaincy

Donna is a Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta, with appointments in the Faculty of Medicine at University of Limerick. Donna has worked as a staff nurse, nursing supervisor, senior hospital administrator, media commentator, educator, researcher, and professor in Alberta, British […].

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Second Season Episode 27: A Conversation with Gabrielle Elise Jimenez- a hospice nurse, blogger & author

Hospice Chaplaincy

In today’s episode, Saul and Joe talk with Gabrielle Elise Jimenez a hospice nurse, blogger & author. In her 40’s, Continue Reading.

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A Conversation with Katie Duncan

Hospice Chaplaincy

Katie is a national board-certified nurse practitioner, educator, author, and end-of-life care coach with a vision to rid society’s stigma of death and dying. Katie is a practicing adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Katie Duncan, MSN, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC.

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Breaking the silence on Sexuality in Hospice Care

Hospice Chaplaincy

Anne Katz, RN, PHD Dr. Anne Katz is an award winning author, certified sexuality counselor and clinical nurse specialist in Manitoba, Canada. In the final stages of life, sexuality is often regarded as not important by health care providers.