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A Day in the Life: Hospice Nurse  

Daily Nurse

Supporting someone with a life-limiting diagnosis or talking about death can be difficult for many people, but not for a hospice nurse. Maryette Williamson, RN, BSN, knows firsthand from working as a BAYADA Hospice Nurse in Fayetteville, North Carolina. How did you get interested in working as a home hospice nurse?

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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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PeaceHealth Hospice Nurses Move Forward with Strike

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Hospice and home health nurses at PeaceHealth’s Sacred Heart Home Care Services have announced an impending strike following failed attempts to reach wage agreements in negotiations with the organization. Home care and hospice nurses at PeaceHealth have given notice that the strike will launch on Feb. 1 and end on Feb.

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Burnout Brings Hospice Nurses to an ‘Urgent Crossroad’

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“The pandemic has stressed nurses to leave the workforce and has expedited an intent to leave in the near future, which will become a greater crisis and threaten patient populations if solutions are not enacted immediately.” Around 62% of the surveyed hospice nurses indicated that their workloads had increased during the pandemic.

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Calvary Hospital COO: Hospice Nurse Residency Programs Reproducible at National Scale

Hospice News

In terms of its interest in end-of-life, hospice and palliative care, Calvary is an institution that did those organized medical activities before anybody even thought up the term “palliative care.” Now it’s about 50/50 in terms of services offered on the inpatient side and services offered for hospice.

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5 Tips to Stop Feeling Incompetent for New Hospice Nurses

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If you’re a new hospice nurse, you might feel overwhelmed. You may also wonder if your prior nursing experience is enough. Before you settle into those feelings too much, you might want to explore these 5 tips to help you stop feeling incompetent as a new hospice nurse. Common Feelings of New Hospice Nurses.

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How To Stop Wasting Time: A Guide For Hospice Nurses

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Finding the balance between compassion and the clock is critical for hospice nurses. Hospice is often portrayed as serene and peaceful. For hospice nurses, mastering time management is an essential skill for long-term success. You can also clean and stock your nursing bag before you wrap up for the day.