Download or read book Competencies for Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistants written by Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Study Guide for the Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant written by Barbara Anderson Head and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2004 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Core Curriculum for Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistants written by and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2003 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Professional Competencies for the Hospice and Palliative Licensed Practical vocational Nurse written by and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2004 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Statement on the Scope and Standards of Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant Practice written by and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Professional Competencies for Generalist Hospice and Palliative Nurses written by and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2001 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Competencies for Advance Practice Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses written by Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Competencies for the Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant written by Beth Martin and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant Core Curriculum written by Hpna and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this text is to recognize Nursing Assistants' central role in end-of-life care and to ensure adequate preparation and educational support for their work. The goal is to enhance the palliative care knowledge base and skills of nursing assistants working in all clinical settings, including long-term care, hospitals, home care, and hospice. With this revised edition, the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) continues to strive to support nursing assistants and nourish their development as integral members of the palliative care team. Authors and reviewers with extensive educational preparation and varied experiences were involved to ensure appropriate, accurate content and concepts that are important to nursing assistants. The Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant Core Curriculum is designed to be used either by Nursing Assistants or by Educators who prepare Nursing Assistants for clinical practice. This edition contains revised and updated content in every chapter. A new feature has also been added: case studies with questions and answers for each chapter to assess learning and to assist in the preparation if the certification examination. Answers and explanations are provided. HPNA hopes that all users of this text will grow in their ability provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illness and their families.
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 Advanced Practice Palliative Nursing written by Constance Dahlin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 649 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Practice Palliative Nursing is the first text devoted to advanced practice nursing care of the seriously ill and dying. This comprehensive work addresses all aspects of palliative care including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Chapters include: symptoms common in serious illness, pediatric palliative care, spiritual and existential issues, issues around the role and function of the advanced practice nurse (APN), reimbursement, and nursing leadership on palliative care teams. Each chapter contains case examples and a strong evidence base to support the highest quality of care. The text is written by leaders in the field and includes authors who have pioneered the role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative care. This volume offers advanced practice content and practical resources for clinical practice across all settings of care and encompassing all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Download or read book Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse CHPN Exam Review 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 2019-10-16 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first study guide for the CHPN® certification exam! This must-have study guide for nurses seeking to obtain Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®) status provides state-of-the-art information about all aspects of this specialty. It features 300 carefully selected Q&As that offer a detailed rationale for each question, along with tips and strategies to promote exam mastery and frequently asked questions about the exam. Additional questions are arranged in chapters mirroring the exam blueprint and the number of questions for each category correlates with the exam matrix. Case-based scenarios embodied within the questions facilitate the application of knowledge in a problem-solving format. A complete practice exam is included as well. Brief topical reviews address hospice and palliative care nursing practice in all of its dimensions, including physical, spiritual, and psychosocial. The resource highlights information that forms the basis of end-of-life care, such as communication and family-centered care. Additionally, high-level skills used by hospice and palliative care nurses, such as drug and dosage conversion and the use of infusion therapy, are covered as well. Key Features: Delivers the first study guide for hospice and palliative nurses seeking CHPN® certification Provides concise, up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of the specialty Includes information about the exam, answers to commonly asked questions, and tips and strategies for exam mastery Includes practice questions and answers following each chapter Provides a final comprehensive practice exam that offers 300 Q&As with detailed answer rationales that mirror the exam format Presents case-based scenarios within the questions that facilitate the application of knowledge
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 Hospice and Palliative Nursing written by Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant Competencies written by Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lippincott Acute Care Skills for Advanced Nursing Assistants written by Pamela Carter and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2019-02-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This combined text and workbook builds on the basic concepts and skills that the nursing assistant has already mastered. The tasks nursing assistants in advanced settings are expected to perform vary greatly in health care settings across the nation. Even if nursing assistants are not allowed to perform tasks independently, they are often expected to understand the care provided and assistant other members of the health care team. The spirit of “lifelong learning” is at the heart of this text, which has been written in a way to inspire nursing assistants to set goals for career advancement and reach them.
Download or read book Competencies for the Hospice and Palliative Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse written by Hpna and published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-06-24 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
