HOSPICE NURSING: APPROACHING SITUATIONS WITH FAMILIES
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
- Here are some common situations hospice nurses run into in regards to families and how I personally handle them.
These situations aren’t always easy to handle but we have to keep in mind that the situation the family members are facing isn’t easy either and that we see patient’s everyday and that this may be their first time dealing with hospice personally.
Disclaimer: remember to always go by your facilities/job policy. These are my personal view and how I handle them and are not associated with my employer.
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I don't think we can ever overestimate how difficult caring for a loved one at the end of life is. Before I became a hospice nurse, I cared for my mother for 3 1/2 months until she passed. It was emotionally, physically and spiritually exhausting. Many times I was on my knees begging for help from God. Some people have been caring for incapacitated loved ones for years. I don't know how they do it. They deserve all the love and support we can muster. They certainly do not deserve judgement.
I agree! and no one is judging them. It is beneficial for nursing staff to be prepared for situations that may arise with families and how to handle them in the best way possible so that families and (our main priority) our patients, are taken care of.
@@HospiceNurseAllie I was not implying that you were. I did not mean it to come across that way.
Very helpful, thank you.
Right 👉🏽 that part though there is such a huge misconception about Morphine. Educate, educate, educate.......there is truly still such a stigma surrounding hospice...excellent points❗
you are such a great great educator...anyone who has you as a mentor in orienting to being a new Hospice nurse,is incredibly Lucky!! As always, thank you!
It’s funny you say that because I really do love training people!
Excellent video. I am learning for my work in Montreal
That’s amazing! Thank you for watching!
You are literally the ONLY updated nurse resource on hospice that’s currently posting stuff i feel like so first off THANK YOU! I am a neonatal nurse that is making a huge switch in career and going into hospice . Super nervous and still feel like I’m just trying to get my “adult health” nursing legs back lol if that makes sense! Do
You have any paper resources that you have made to have on hand in binder for a new nurse that could help them ??? If not can you please make some ! You are awesome! Love your sense of humor to! You are so easy and fun to watch ! 🖤
That is a really good idea! I will definitely look as well to see if I can find something for new nurses as well! You will do great though I have no doubt in that! I went from corrections to hospice 😆
I so enjoy your videos and am learning so much. I am not a nurse but my 93 year old Mother is in hospice care. She is living in assisted living, too. She is being so well taken care of. It helps to learn more so that I can help when I am visiting her. She is not EOL but is very weak and unable to take care of herself.
So good to hear you gained something from my videos! Sending hugs to you and your mom! And it’s so good to hear she is getting the care she deserves.
Thanks for the video. I’m sure it’s going to be really helpful once I actually start my new hospice nurse job.
I hope so!! I hope you love hospice and congrats on the job!
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Thanks Allie. Great topic
Thank you 😊 and thanks for watching too!
I absolutely love your videos!
Thank you so much!! I’m so glad to hear that! 🥰
We use morphine but we also use Methadone for longer pain management. Education on methadone is a hoot until you explain the difference between heroine addict dose vs hospice dose
Thanks you for sharing
Could you do a video explaining how to become a hospice care work such as the education/ kind of training needed and such please 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
That’s a good idea! Thank you!
Thank you very much for your effort to teach others. Do you happen to know anything about social workers in a hospice situation...................
I know we do use Medical social workers. They’re a vital part of the team. They help out with Family situations, placement to facilities at times, at end of life with more emotional situations, and things like that. I see them very few and far in between since I work primarily weekends.
Just out of curiosity, What is a typical patient load for a hospice RN CM? I know this can differ from each company and a lot has to do with LPN/LVN help but in your experience how many patients do you typically have? Thank youuuuu!
Usually it should be around 10-12 patients! Like you said it depends on census and extra support nurses! Great question!