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The Power of Hospice Nursing

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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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Voices: Rebecca Christensen, PharmD, Director of Clinical Services

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In this Voices Interview, Hospice News sits down with Rebecca Christensen, Director of Clinical Services at BetterRX, to talk about the keys to achieving the most efficient patient care. Hospice News: What career experiences do you most draw from in your role today?

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Voices: Navigating the 2024 Hospice Landscape with Enclara Pharmacia’s VP of Client Services, Patrick Leary

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Medication management is a large part of the day-to-day work for hospice nurses, so their interactions with Enclara contribute significantly to their overall job satisfaction. What factors do you think matter most to that nurse experience? Delivering an optimal nurse experience starts with patient care.

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Professional Boundaries in Nursing: Are You Crossing the Line?

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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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GeriPal 300th Episode: Ask Me Anything Hot Ones Style

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Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.