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Hospice in Prison Part 1: An interview with Michele DiTomas and Keith Knauf

GeriPal

Michele: Yeah, so in May of 2018, there was an article by Suleika Jaouad in the New York Times Magazine, and they spent about two weeks in our hospice with us learning about the work that’s done. And what she found most compelling was the work of the peer workers. We have nurses who have extra training in palliative care.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Robin Geiger

Minority Nurse

I started with the goal of becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA). It was important to me to be there for some nursing home patients with little to no family and support them in accomplishing daily tasks. I knew I could grow in nursing and pushed myself to do more. I immediately loved it!

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vs Psychiatrist vs Therapist: Understanding the Differences

Minority Nurse

They work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers , to provide comprehensive care to patients. Psychiatrists often work in hospitals, clinics, private practice, nursing homes, government agencies, and correctional facilities.