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George Mark Children’s House Launches Pediatric Palliative Nurse Training Program

Hospice News

The program extends this training to practicing physicians in pediatrics and family medicine, as well as nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The post George Mark Children’s House Launches Pediatric Palliative Nurse Training Program appeared first on Hospice News.

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University of Rhode Island and HopeHealth partner on new palliative nursing fellowship

HopeHealth

University of Rhode Island and HopeHealth partner on new palliative nursing fellowship FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2022 South Kingstown, RI -- The University of Rhode Island (URI) and HopeHealth have partnered to support aspiring nurses in one of health care’s fastest-growing specialties: palliative care.

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Ep. 18 - Palliative Nursing Leadership: Advocacy in Action

HPNA podcast

. Palliative Nursing Leadership: Advocacy in Action. Together, they shed light on the role of the nurse in palliative care advocacy, including leading the way in addressing support for advancing the care of patients and families with serious illness. . Palliative Nursing Leadership: Advocacy in Action.

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Episode 19 - Palliative Nursing Acute to Post Acute Transitions in Care

HPNA podcast

. Palliative Nursing Acute to Post Acute Transitions in Care: Challenges and Opportunities. Dr. Gentry is a nurse practitioner with the Duke University Palliative Care Consult Service, faculty at the Duke University School of Nursing, and a member of the Duke Hospital Ethics Committee.

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Hospice of the Red River Valley Certified Nursing Assistant Katrina Zierden Obtains Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant Certification

Hospice Red River Valley

Katrina Zierden , CNA, CHPNA, has successfully passed the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA®) examination through the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center. The CHPNA® examination was designed for experienced certified nursing assistants. where she obtained her CNA education.

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Most Rural Regions Lack Palliative Care Specialists

Hospice News

Demand is growing faster than the supply in terms of specialty and palliative care providers. The nation is facing a mounting deficit of palliative care providers, Chen indicated. Only one palliative care physician existed per 8,632 seniors 65 and older in 2022, according to the research.

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Psychological Trauma Can Worsen Symptom Burden at End-of-Life

Hospice News

Hospices need a greater understanding of both the depth of these patients’ suffering and the scope of their unique needs to improve trauma-informed care delivery, Kotwal said at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) Annual Assembly.

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