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Hospice Aide: Every Day is a Reward
Posted on September 20, 2017 by Elena Connelly, CNA in Hospice careersI have been a certified nursing assistant (CNA) for 25 years, and a hospice aide at Care Dimensions for the past 10 years. Every day is a reward for me because I get to help people who really need it. I knew from an early age that I would devote my life to helping others. I had a traumatic experience that shaped who I am, and only recently have I been able to share it. ...
Continue readingHospice Nurses Make 'Regular Day' Special for Patients
Posted on September 5, 2017 by Patricia Ahern, RN, MBA, FACHE in Hospice, Hospice careersHospice nurses bring comfort to patients at end of life. I recently got to accompany two of our hospice nurses on patient visits at long-term care facilities. It was a great morning. ...
Continue reading18 Lessons of a Hospice Massage Therapist
Posted on June 2, 2017 by Susan Coffey, LMT in Complementary therapy, Hospice careersDuring my professional life as a massage therapist, many moments have touched my heart and reaffirmed my choice of careers, but none compare to those I have experienced while working with those who are dying. ...
Continue readingNurses: A Community Treasure
Posted on May 8, 2017 by Patricia Ahern, RN, MBA, FACHE in Hospice careersSomething about nurses causes folks to seek us out: in the grocery aisle, at the library, during exercise class, or the church banquet. There’s something about us. Our “nurse-ness” just lights up any place we’re at! It’s as if a neon sign is glowing, “Nurse here! Go ahead and ask your questions or tell me your story.” And we do so love those stories and questions. ...
Continue reading6 Steps to Avoiding Hospice Work Burnout
Posted on December 20, 2016 by W. Ruben Exantus, Ph.D., M.Div. in Hospice careersW. Ruben Exantus, Ph.D., M.Div.For me, being a pastor is among the world’s most honorable professions and constitutes the highest privilege for a person of faith. However, fulfilling this privilege and discharging the pastoral responsibilities demands a lot of sacrifices and hard work, which often leads to burnout. I’ve served as a senior pastor of one congregation for nearly 12 years and now as ...
Continue reading3 Things Every New Nurse Should Know
Posted on December 20, 2016 by Amy Gray, RN, LICSW in Hospice careersAmy Gray (center), who has been a hospice social worker with Care Dimensions for seven years, recently graduated from Lawrence Memorial/Regis College of Nursing and has some advice for new RNs.After nearly seven years as a social worker in hospice, I recently decided to become a nurse. Being a social worker helped me understand patients’ psycho-social needs, but I wanted to understand the physiol...
Continue readingHelping Families with End-of-Life Challenges
Posted on December 20, 2016 by Laci Gentry, LICSW in Hospice, Hospice careersI always knew I wanted to be in a helping profession, as I love working, learning, and talking to people. During college, I found that social work was what I wanted to do. After working with children, teens, and victims of domestic violence, I found that these were great learning opportunities, but not a perfect fit for my personality. I began working with the geriatric population in various capacities and five years ago made my way to working as a hospice social worker, where I truly have found my calling. ...
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