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How do you cope with grief ? What education do I need?

I would like to become a hospice nurse in the future!

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Keyston’s Answer

Grief is a tough journey. I've found leaning on family and friends helps. As for becoming a hospice nurse, education matters, but experience and compassion count too. Look into nursing programs or certifications that can prepare you for the role.
Thank you comment icon I appreciate this, thank you for the advice. Ella
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Michelle’s Answer

Hello, Ella !

Hospice nurses are nurses so you would have to go through nursing school. Some of the top Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania are Moravian College in Bethlehem, Drexel University in Philadelphia, Holy Family University in Philadelphia, La Salle University in Philadelphia, The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, University of Scranton, Pennsylvania State University in University Park, and Villanova University in Radnor Township in the Philadelphia area.

You would begin by getting an Associates degree or a Bachelors degree in Nursing and than taking and passing the exam to be Licensed. The next step is to work two to three years in an acute care setting, like in an Intensive Care Unit or Emergency Department in a hospital. It is in this experience that you start to either realize this is what you want to do or not.

The next step is a special certification to be a hospice nurse. The certifications are from The National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses.

I really admire your interest in this work because it does take a special type of person to be a nurse. Not only do you help the patients but also the families. I wish you all the best in school and for a wonderful career that you choose.
Thank you comment icon You rock! This advice is very helpful. Ella
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Caroline’s Answer

Honestly that depends on you. If you are in Palliative Care you should already be aware of what you will be doing. It is up to you if you are able to handle the patient passing but you can just look at it as you will be so caring for the patient being there for them think about that. Believe me with some patients that is what they need someone to just be there and listen have fun joke around just know that what you do for them will stay with them. Some patients don't have a great family and they have a lot of stress of knowing that no one is there for them. So with you seeing them smile giving them the attention that they have always wanted. You are making them so happy just remember that. Being a Palliative RN is hard but also so rewarding. I hope that this will help you.
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