Download or read book A Truly Amazing Hospice Nurse Is Hard To Find Difficult To Part With And Impossible To Forget written by School Sentiments Studio and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-08 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Show your love with our "World's Best Hospice Nurse" notebook! With it's "A Truly Amazing Hospice Nurse Is Hard To Find, Difficult To Part With And Impossible To Forget" quote, it's the perfect gift to show how much you appreciate the Hospice nurses in your life and its sweet sentiment will show how thankful you are for what they do each day! This notebook is a helpful tool and an excellent gift for any nurse! Its standard 8 1/2" x 11" size fits easily into a backpack or laptop case and is great for that busy nurse that's on the go. Its simple, easy to use design makes it just right to keep one's thoughts organized, jot down notes or inspiration, use as a daily planner or utilize as a journal. It can also be used to write down medical plans, meeting information, schedules, or anything else a nurse would need - all in one place! It makes a thoughtful and inspiring gift, will make your nurse feel extra special and is the perfect, heartfelt thank-you gift that will make your nurse week appreciation, birthday, retirement or graduation gift giving just a little easier! 100 pages of premium neutral white paper Wide-ruled lined pages Perfectly sized at 8 1/2" x 11" Premium matte cover design
Download or read book A Truly Great Hospice Nurse Is Hard to Find Difficult to Part with and Impossible to Forget written by Hossin and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-05 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Truly Great Hospice Nurse Is Hard To Find Difficult To Part With & Impossible To Forget. This is a lined notebook (lined front and back). Simple and elegant, 100 pages, high quality cover and 6 x 9 in (15.24 x 22.86 cm) in size.
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Download or read book Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse written by Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, MBA, MSN, CRNP, ACNS-BC, CHPN, CNE, FPCN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-01-28 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An on-the-go reference for hospice nurses and those interested in end-of-life care, this practical guide covers the essential elements in the compassionate and holistic care of terminally ill patients and their families. Nurses care for patients facing end-of-life issues in every practice specialty and, as the U.S. population continues to age, the need for proficiency in end-of-life skills will become increasingly important. Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse: A Concise Guide to End-of-Life Care is an invaluable resource that provides emotional, administrative, and palliative support, whether in a hospice, long-term care facility, or acute care setting. This vital go-to text clearly and concisely lays out not only how to care for patients facing end-of-life issues, but also how to engage in self-care and cope with occupational stress. Beginning with an overview of hospice care, including its history and philosophy, this book offers a timeline of the growth of the hospice movement in the United States. Subsequent sections include up-to-date information on the clinical responsibilities of the hospice nurse in addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families in a culturally sensitive way. This book also outlines the administrative duties of the hospice nurse, including hospice documentation, a review of hospice regulations, and quality management. The closing section focuses on occupational stress in hospice nursing and how to engage in self-care. This text can serve as a useful clinical resource and also as a reference for nurses seeking hospice certification from the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center. Key Features Organized within the context of the scope and standards of practice of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. Addresses key points about issues unique to hospice nursing and highlights evidence-based interventions Addresses important Medicare regulations and reimbursement Offers numerous clinical resources to assist with hospice nursing practice Serves as a concise study resource for hospice nursing certification
Download or read book Reflections from a Hospice Nurse written by Kathy Bezinovich and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recently bereaved are the only ones who really know how fragile life is. Caring for a dying loved one is the hardest job a person will ever have. If you find yourself in this position, choosing the best hospice care for your loved one will help them and you by providing the support you need to assure the dying person the most dignified, comfortable, peaceful, and natural end of life possible. This book, written by a hospice nurse with over thirty years of nursing experience, contains insights about hospice care and numerous stories of dying patients and their caregivers.
Download or read book From Hospital to Hospice written by Susie Vincent BSN RN CHPN and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you or a loved one is considering entering hospice care, please know that you are not alone. If you have cared for a loved one through their dying process, many of these stories will ring familiar. Contained within these pages is a collection of stories and experiences for terminally ill patients and their families, prayerfully written in hopes that they will provide comfort, strength, and blessing to you.
Download or read book The Miracle of Hospice written by Cathy Truehart and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2012-09-05 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Truehart gives us a real inside peak at her work and the devotion and skills of those who work alongside her. But most important, she takes the scary out of hospice. She makes it clear that choosing hospice creates the best possible world for the dying and the people who love themthat terminal illness does not necessitate living every day as though it is your last. Rather hospice can create a world of possibilities for each and every day that is left to usjust like in real life. Kay Degenhardt, KDI When I was first diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma over three years ago, it had the face of my mortality on itI was blessed to come across a copy of Cathys manuscript of her lifes work in hospice [which] made me laugh while I cried, but more importantly, Cathys compassion and her patients courage gave me hope and inspiration when I needed it most. I recommend that anyoneread this! Joan Rose Ellsworth
Download or read book Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse Second Edition written by Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, MBA, MSN, CRNP, ACNS-BC, CHPN, CNE, FPCN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-09-16 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides comprehensive, current information for addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of hospice patients and their families Substantially updated and expanded, the second edition of this quick-access reference for hospice nurses continues to deliver the most current information on the clinical and administrative duties of the hospice nurse. It encompasses important regulatory changes and milestones, providing timely information on cultural issues, special communication considerations, and hospice care’s enduring growth. This resource provides new content on levels of care, assessment and symptom management, and occupational stress, burnout, and self-care. New treatment guidelines and algorithms are included, as are updates on quality measures, the reimbursement schedule, compliance initiatives, and electronic documentation with specific examples. An indispensable clinical resource, the book is a valuable reference for nurses who are seeking to specialize in hospice, those who work in long-term care settings, post-acute care settings, acute care setting, and those who are seeking to enhance their knowledge of end-of-life care within other specialties. New to the Second Edition: Includes new regulatory changes/milestones, such as The National Quality Forum New Priorities for Action 2019 Provides updated information about levels of care, particularly the Last 7 Days rule from Medicare Covers the use of cannabis, non-pharmacological pain management interventions, care of the dying patient, and post-mortem care New chapters are included on the hospice nurse's role as case manager, patient discharge, religious and cultural influences on end-of-life care, pain assessment and interventions, wound care, care of the dying patient, and post-mortem care. Key Features: Reflects key competencies for the hospice nurse as designated by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Delineates clinical and administrative responsibilities of the hospice nurse Simplifies complex information such as Medicare regulations and compliance Provides screening tools for depression, anxiety, and wound risk Includes the Palliative Performance Scale and the Karnofsky Performance Scale Serves as a concise study resource for certification
Download or read book Living at the End of Life written by Karen Whitley Bell and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated edition of the most respected book on hospice care—for both patients and caregivers. This warm and informative resource on hospice and other end-of-life care options now gets an update. It receives a new preface and revised guidance on elders who need more long-term care and support, recommendations on pain medications, and advice for those living extended lives with treatable, but not curable, diseases. Written by a hospice nurse, Living at the End of Life reassures us that this difficult time also offers an opportunity to explore and rediscover a richer meaning in life. Drawing on her years of experience, Bell has created a comprehensive, insightful guide to every aspect of hospice care and the final stages of life. For people in hospice, as well as their friends and families, this is an indispensable and trustworthy source of comfort and spiritual healing.
Download or read book Memoirs of a Hospice Nurse written by Elizabeth Walters and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-26 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people have been misinformed about hospice care and hospice nurses. This book will put their minds at ease and enlighten them to the fact that hospice nursing comes fully staffed with caring and highly educated individuals, and that, hospice is not a place but a philosophy of care. This team often consists of and is headed by a medical director, RNs, LPNs, social workers, and chaplains. These professionals spend sleepless nights rendering care and comfort and catering to the needs of patients who are bravely on their final journey in life. Memoirs of a Hospice Nurse chronicles the unforgettable experiences that nurse Elizabeth Walters encountered while providing hands-on bedside care to her dying patients. This riveting storytelling will show the compassion and love displayed by this hospice nurse for her patients and their families.
Download or read book In My Mother S Footsteps written by Dorothy Woodrum and published by Inspiring Voices. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of twenty-one, Dorothy Woodrum decided to follow her mothers footsteps and become a nurse. She graduated from Connecticuts Hartford Hospital Nursing School in 1961, the same place where her mother had received her training. At that monumental moment, when her mother put Dorothys nurses cap on her for the first time, Dorothy experienced one of the proudest parts of her life. Presented in Dorothys own words, In My Mothers Footsteps tells an inspiring story of a lifetime of giving. She traces her early childhood and adolescence growing up in Connecticut and shares how her mothers love and generosity, which influenced her to pursue a career in nursing. After nursing school, Dorothy juggled family responsibilities with her job, yet continued her mothers legacy of lovingly caring for the sick. It was when Dorothy began to work with hospice patients that she found her true calling. She was able to use her deep, abiding faith in God to help families and patients make the difficult transition from life to death. For the past thirty-six years, she has experienced overwhelming fulfillment in a career she was meant to have. Heartwarming and memorable, In My Mothers Footsteps shares the beauty of one womans benevolent human spirit.
Download or read book Hospice Nursing written by Margaret R. Crawford and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hospice nursing is not for the fainthearted. As Margaret R. Crawford, BSN, touches on in her new guide to this particular specialty, it takes inner strength to be able to walk up to a hospice patient's door every day. Crawford stresses that it isn't simply the technical aspects of hospice nursing that make it challenging, but the emotional attachments and anxieties that may emerge. In Hospice Nursing, Crawford covers the reasons someone would choose hospice nursing; the importance of self-care; the day-to-day routine of a hospice nurse; the admission conversation; different ways to treat and comfort patients with small children or patients with addictions; the complex relationships between nurses, patients, their families, and coworkers; the need to recognize and plan for burnout; and other basic challenges nurses must face. While hospice care may be demanding, Crawford is also quick to say that it can also be incredibly rewarding. As a nurse or caretaker, you are committed to making a difference in someone's life. Hospice care allows you to help alleviate the suffering of others. If this is something you are interested in pursuing, Crawford has all the information you need to get started.
Download or read book Witness at the Gates of Heaven written by Denise D Parker and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-09-29 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of my calling in hospice nursing, and my witness of the mercy and grace of God, in the hearts of those so close to dying. We have all lost a loved one, and sometimes we wonder if they are indeed with Christ. It was such a blessing, to see how the Lord drew so many to Him, in many different ways, because of His great love for us. I pray that this book may be a comfort for those who are grieving, and an encouragement for all who read it. After all, one day we will all find ourselves at the gates of heaven.
Download or read book Hospice written by Cindy Marks and published by LifeRich Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cindy Marks is a hospice nurse who has unfortunately witnessed heartbreaking fear and desperation in her patients and family members as they attempt to come to grips with death. In her guide to facing death peacefully, Marks reveals what she has learned while providing comfort and enlightenment. Death is not to be feared, but instead celebrated as a journey filled with miracles. Marks, who has cared for hundreds of hospice patients, offers insight into her personal feelings while sharing real-life stories of the dying as they transitioned to the next life. From the woman who was blessed with the gift of hearing for the first time during her final days to the man who relied on a quiet, strong faith and unconditional love to carry him through until the end and finally the young divorced woman who was terrified to die, Marks offers a poignant glimpse into lessons learned from each patient that will help anyone walking the same journey to find clarity, inspiration, and ultimately peace of mind. Hospice: The Serene Warmth of Wisdom shares advice and true stories from a hospice nurse that will encourage the dying and their families to embrace the greatest miracle of all: to return home to heaven with Gods grace.
Download or read book Hospice written by Cindy Marks and published by Life Rich Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cindy Marks is a hospice nurse who has unfortunately witnessed heartbreaking fear and desperation in her patients and family members as they attempt to come to grips with death. In her guide to facing death peacefully, Marks reveals what she has learned while providing comfort and enlightenment. Death is not to be feared, but instead celebrated as a journey filled with miracles. Marks, who has cared for hundreds of hospice patients, offers insight into her personal feelings while sharing real-life stories of the dying as they transitioned to the next life. From the woman who was blessed with the gift of hearing for the first time during her final days to the man who relied on a quiet, strong faith and unconditional love to carry him through until the end and finally the young divorced woman who was terrified to die, Marks offers a poignant glimpse into lessons learned from each patient that will help anyone walking the same journey to find clarity, inspiration, and ultimately peace of mind. Hospice: The Serene Warmth of Wisdom shares advice and true stories from a hospice nurse that will encourage the dying and their families to embrace the greatest miracle of all: to return home to heaven with God's grace.
Download or read book The Final Act of Living written by Barbara Karnes and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this full length book with a new preface added, Barbara Karnes shares her insights and experiences gathered over decades of working with people during their final act of living. For both professionals and lay people, this book weaves personal stories with practical care guidelines, including: living with a life threatening illness, signs of the dying process, the stages of grief, living wills, and other end of life issues. The Final Act of Living: Reflections of a Long-Time Hospice Nurse is an end of life book; a resource that reads like a novel, yet has the content of a textbook.Barbara wrote this book following years of being a hospice nurse at the bedside of hundreds of people in the months to moments before death. From the stories and experiences she shares, you will see that death doesn't just happen, there is an unfolding; there is a process to dying. The Final Act of Living is used as:*A resource on end of life for palliative care nurses*A training handbook for hospice nurses and volunteers*A reference book for anyone working with end of life issues: Lay ministers, social workers, counselors, nurses, chaplains*An easy read for anyone interested in dying and grief*A text book in college and university classes, CNA training, social work and LPN/RN classesThis material may be described as an "end of life book" however, as the title states, its content and philosophy is all about The Final Act of Living.
