Hospice and palliative care nursing is a specialty that focuses on the care of terminally ill patients who are nearing the end of their life.
What do hospice and palliative care nurses do?
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Hospice and palliative care nurses utilize a holistic approach to care for both the physical as well as the psychological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of each patient. These nurses work to maximize the patient’s quality of life while supporting family members during this very difficult time.
Where do hospice and palliative care nurses work?
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Hospice and palliative care nurses work either in the patient’s home or within a hospice care clinic providing comfort care, managing pain, monitoring vital signs and caring for the patient’s overall needs.
More hospice and palliative care nursing resources
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- Guideline Summaries, including palliative care
- Blog posts, with infographics, mnemonics, tips, and more
- Journal
- Articles and nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) activities
- Headlines and news stories
- Society partners