Several hospice nurses have emerged as social media influencers and authors who aim to demystify death and dying for the general public. Individually and collectively, these nurses have amassed millions of social media followers on platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. A number have also written books about their experiences as hospice nurses […]
Hospice nurse, death doula and educator Suzanne O’Brien seeks to change the conversation about death and end-of-life care, both nationally and among individual families. To that end, she will soon publish a new book, “The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life,” to help foster greater education for […]
All hospices provide some form of bereavement care after a patient dies, but many families need help with anticipatory grief as well. Chaplains and social workers, with support from the entire interdisciplinary team, are there to help patients and their families to navigate the emotions and struggles that often come with a loved one’s impending […]
Hospice is a unique specialty in health care, and many nurses entering the field are unsure of what to expect. However, they can rely on more experienced nurses for guidance as they begin their professional journeys. The demand for hospice and palliative care in the United States is projected to outstrip the supply of the […]
Misconceptions about and limited awareness of hospice are among the industry’s largest headwinds, a problem that one hospice nurse in California is working to solve. Julie McFadden entered the nursing profession 16 years ago, starting her career in intensive care units. After about eight years in the ICU, she “took the leap” into hospice nursing […]
In hospice, clinicians in the field have the closest relationships with patients and families, giving them direct insight into their needs and the challenge of providing care when many operators are understaffed. Akunesokwu (Neso) Obiora entered the palliative care field nearly 20 years ago as a hospice aide. Today she is a hospice- and palliative […]
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