Category: Nurses

Rise above the regulations and the system

The primary care physician failed to sign off the nurse practitioner’s orders for hospice. We ended up having to utilize the Emergency Department for … See the full Hospice Nurses article.

‘Nurstory Film Festival’ sheds light on the experiences of nurses

‘Nurstory Film Festival’ sheds light on the experiences of nurses … One nurse, Ellen Smithline, elaborated on her experience as a nurse and how that … care planning in the U.S. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care … See…

Save tranquil peace at Iowa River Hospice

Save tranquil peace at Iowa River Hospice … fresh air and yes he or she was resting in their bed which the nurse and aide wheeled onto that veranda. See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Juanita Garrett Carter “Nurse Fantastic”

Juanita Garrett Carter, “Nurse Fantastic” aka “Pruney”, “Skeeter”, went … be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, … See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Hospice resident makes video pitch for volunteers

Executive Director Martie Shields recalled that Fran, a retired nurse, focused on direct resident care while Paul’s gift was always chatting with the … See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Compass Regional Hospice welcomes four new team members

CENTREVILLE — Compass Regional Hospice has expanded its team, … Moxey’s career as a traveling nurse throughout the East Coast gave her … See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Yolo Hospice & CWC: A nurse who took the road less traveled

Goldsmith was an RN case manager at Yolo Hospice for 15 years. During his tenure, nearly 4,500 patients were the beneficiaries of his expert care … See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Belfast’s Marie Curie Hospice serves up a Valentine’s treat

Nurse Emily Jackson (25), from Saintfield, said it is a “privilege” to work in the Hospice, adding that the staff like to make occasions like Valentine’s Day … See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Cancer won’t dim love sealed with pain and hope

Mercy Kamau, palliative care nurse who takes care of Adhiambo, says she … Adhiambo is on home-based palliative care with the Nairobi Hospice … See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Effective On-boarding Aids Hospice Staff Retention

Turnover rates for hospice providers reach as high as 18.7% for nurses and nearly 24% for hospice aides, Abbott indicated in the webinar. See the full Hospice Nurses article.