Daily Nurse
APRIL 8, 2024
Supporting someone with a life-limiting diagnosis or talking about death can be difficult for many people, but not for a hospice nurse. What’s it like to care for patients and their families in the end-of-life process? Maryette Williamson, RN, BSN, is a BAYADA Hospice Nurse in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 25, 2024
Hospice is provided for a person with a terminal illness whose doctor believes they have six months or less to live if the illness runs its natural course.” 99% of all hospice deaths occur outside of an inpatient unit,” Dibben states. Most hospice patients die in their homes. Is Hospice Nursing for You?
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Hospice News
OCTOBER 20, 2023
The program is two-fold in its purpose in terms of alleviating clinicians’ stress and fostering a team-building culture, according to Jodi Bigness, registered nurse and hospice nursing supervisor at Partners In Care. “We
Hospice News
AUGUST 8, 2023
Hospice News: What career experiences do you most draw from in your role today? Rebecca Christensen: Before specializing in hospice care, I spent a considerable amount of time in long-term care. In that role, I personally witnessed the challenges faced by patients before they transitioned to hospice.
Hospice News
MARCH 20, 2024
The latter challenge really brought attention to a key component of our value proposition: Enclara plays a pivotal role in enhancing the operational efficiency of hospices and in delivering a nurse experience that supports stronger recruitment and retention. What factors do you think matter most to that nurse experience?
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Its technology platform connects patients and family members to palliative and hospice nurses, social workers, spiritual coordinators and other interdisciplinary staff. Littlefield was previously Riverside Health System’s executive vice president and chief nursing officer.
Hospice Nurse Hero
JANUARY 18, 2022
This is especially true in healthcare settings like home health and hospice when care is being provided in the patient’s home. For instance, as a hospice nurse, you spend a significant amount of time with your patients and their families. According to a 2020 Gallup poll , nurses ranked 89% for honesty.
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