Did you know that people who are facing a life-limiting illness and receive hospice care tend to live longer than people who choose not to elect hospice care? AARP reported on a study that people who had a terminal illness and received hospice care lived longer-in some cases, almost three months longer than people who did not have the support of a hospice team. Hospice care truly focuses on life … [Read more...]
Tips for New Nurses
Whether you have chosen to work in the field of hospice or opted to embrace a career in home health care, being a nurse isn't easy, but it can be incredibly rewarding. Every day that you go to work, you will have a chance to be a positive force in the lives of your patients and their families as you provide vital support to people struggling to deal with trying times. Are you ready to get started? … [Read more...]
Benefits of Working in the Medical Field
Pursuing a career in healthcare is a challenging, yet rewarding course. There are many benefits of working in the medical field, which is why it is no surprise that employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026. This is faster than the average for all other types of occupations (source). And at the end of the day, all medical professionals can rest easy … [Read more...]
Amanda Bailey
Meet Amanda Bailey, an outstanding nurse in our St. Louis Region!"My passion comes from my clients. My clients drive me every day to provide the best possible care for them. Not only do they deserve the best possible care but they work hard every day to deal with their conditions, and for that they drive my passion to return to them the best care I can give them. If I can walk into a home and … [Read more...]
Jessica Pappan
Please help us in congratulating Jessica Pappan, a Hospice nurse in our Wichita region. Jessica was nominated for Honoring Kansas Nurses through KSN News for the month of January. There will be a $1,000 donation to the Kansas Nurses Foundation in Jessica’s name from Brad Pistotnik Law.Jessica will be honored this Sunday by KSN Channel 3 in Wichita at 10:00 PM for her outstanding nursing care … [Read more...]
Why Be a Hospice Volunteer?
Love, support and joy. Regardless of your circumstance, each person’s end of life care should include these things. Often times, as people approach the final part of their journey, they and their families may have feelings of trepidation or fear. Uncharted waters can be scary and oftentimes overwhelming. However, there are experts ready to guide you and walk alongside you. Hospice is a specialized … [Read more...]
