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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

Hospice News

In 2022, the hospice community laid the groundwork for a transformational 2023. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed new approaches for enforcing hospice regulations that will become effective on Jan. The following are the most-read Hospice News articles of 2022. #1 During late 2021 and 2022, the U.S.

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Overcoming Mission Drift in Your Nursing Career

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

When I was first in nursing school, I was certain that I'd graduate and serve the dying with dignity and compassion by opening an inpatient hospice. Creating your future comes with being able to assess the present and see what is and isn't working. Sometimes the thing that drove us to nursing isn't what continues to light our fire.

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Nursing the Nation and the World

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

The ubiquitous nurse is present in the care of children, the elderly, the disabled, and the dying. Nurses nurse the nation in schools, dialysis centers, assisted living, nursing homes, home health, hospice, and public health. Nurses are everywhere. They are legion. Nurses don't shy away from responsibility — they embrace it.

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Nurses, The Holidays, and Work-Life Balance

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

Working During the Holidays Many of you who are employed by hospitals, home health agencies, hospices, and other organizations are likely working during the holidays, perhaps even on your favorite special day. The Presence and the Presents As Ram Dass once said, " be here now." How can you be more present during this holiday season?

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Letting Your Nursing Career Magic Out of the Hat

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

Years of night shift may no longer serve you when your elderly parents need you present for daytime management of their healthcare. Career magic can be lost when your personal life has changed, and your needs (or the needs of your family) are impacting how you feel about your work.

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Your Nursing Career Mitochondria

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

If your original motivations for entering the profession no longer hold true for you in the present, some soul searching may reveal where you need to look next for inspiration. Patients feel it when we nurses are inspired and present; if I can play even a tiny part in one nurse achieving that, I'm totally satisfied and my work is worthwhile.

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Nurses with Disabilities: A Skilled Workforce

Minority Nurse

Every Path Is Different Sandra Nosek, MSN, RN , has been a nurse for over 30 years with experience in management, staff development, QA wound care, long-term critical acute care, hospice, and skilled nursing facilities. She recently obtained an RN case manager position with a small hospice in her community. “ You truly are unique!

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