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The Power of Hospice Nursing

Daily Nurse

Death and dying are an intrinsic aspect of our work as nurses, and hospice is a nursing specialty for those who feel especially comfortable and conversant with the care of patients facing the dying process. Hospice is focused solely on symptom management and support through the dying process. Most hospice patients die in their homes.

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Palace of Care – What’s in a word?

Palliverse

He was agitated, restless, and did not know what to do with himself. His wife wanted him to come back into hospice for end of life care. End of life delirium/terminal restlessness. He had been beautifully cared for by his family over many months, but the last week had been terrible.