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KPS vs PPS in Hospice: The Great Debate

  "According to a study in the Journal of Palliative Care, the KPS and PPS scales are interchangeable functional tools"

How to SURVIVE being a Nurse

According to a large survey conducted by  Reuters, ⅓ of nurses plan on leaving the profession. This of course has to do with many reasons, but largely has to do with unsafe staffing and poor workin...

Who are Last Responders?

“Last Responders are those who walk alongside people and their families on the Hospice Journey.” 

New Hospice Nurse Tips

" It's crucial to prioritize your own well-being as a hospice nurse. The nature of the job can take a toll on you both emotionally and physically..." This article emphasizes important tips for new ...

Common Stressors in the ICU

We all went into nursing knowing that it wouldn’t be easy, and knowing we were going to have to work our butts off every single day. There are so many different types of stressors we experience as ...

Nurse's Guide to Patient Education

Helpful tips for nurses for providing patient education.

Getting Better at Patient Education

Patient education is a critical skill in the healthcare industry.  Nurses are responsible for teaching patients about their conditions, medications, self-care, symptoms and so much more.  The effec...

The Importance of Multicultural Healthcare

As healthcare providers, we do not have the option of letting our opinions get in the way of delivering great healthcare.  We must do a better job in healthcare. 

Learning Trauma as an ER Nurse

If you are an emergency nurse and work at a level 1 or level 2 trauma center, you are probably waiting with bated breath to get into trauma.  Trauma is a whole other can of worms in the emergency d...

Our Favorite and Least Favorite Nursing Scrubs

I’m a scrub person.  I love scrubs.  My focus is comfort, followed by lightweight, fitting true to size and the way they are designed.