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More States Integrating Palliative Care Into Medicaid Programs

Hospice News

Case in point, New Jersey legislators are currently mulling a bill that would create a community-based palliative care benefit within the state’s Medicaid program. This means that varied palliative populations needs should have multifaceted avenues of support within Medicaid care models, Silvers added. It’s a lot of complex needs.”

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Ep. 44 - ELNEC in Action: Empowering Nurses to Lead Palliative Care Discussions

HPNA podcast

She holds multiple certifications: Cardiac Vascular Certified Nurse, Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. Kelli was the Winner of International ELNEC Award for excellence in education, has as presented at local and national conferences, and is published in her field.

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Why Spiritual Care?

AJN Off the Charts

Across years of conducting mixed-methods research to explore the role of spirituality among people with cancer, I am constantly presented with ways where our connection to spirit is challenged, and ways that we can remain connected amidst the very real pain, challenge, busyness, stress, and burnout of this modern world.

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Nurses’ Experiences as Patients: Recommended Reading from AJN’s August Issue

AJN Off the Charts

Also in this issue, you’ll find the latest installment of AJN ‘s Strip Savvy column, “A Case of Symptomatic Bradycardia After Valve Replacement,” which presents a case scenario and an ECG strip and guides readers in analyzing the heart rhythm. Curious about the growing field of aesthetic nursing?

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Executive Changes at Niagara Hospice, Transcend Strategy Group, AMOREM, HomeCare & Hospice

Hospice News

I would like to personally thank every employee, past and present for taking this journey with me. Established in 1971, the organization provides hospice, palliative, nursing and home care services across four counties in western New York. Throughout my career, I have tried to make a difference in people’s lives.

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How to Start a Conversation with your Hospice Patient About Their Military Service

Hospice 101

or, Who presented this award to you? Why were you presented with this award? com creator and author is a dedicated Hospice Nurse with 8-years of experience in the field of Hospice & Palliative Care. Do you see any pictures or awards that may represent time spent in the military? Who is in the picture with you?

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Ep. 31 - The Role and Professional Standards of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Hospice and Palliative Care

HPNA podcast

This podcast episode coincides with an article written by Heather and Kelly in the June 2024 issue of the Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing. The Role and Professional Standards of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Hospice and Palliative Care. DOI: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000001025. 0000000000001025.