Planning to work in Hospice...

I'm on the waitlist to get into the RN program here in BC, Canada, so working as an RN in the hospice is a long way off in the future, but I'm still excited about the prospect. Thanks for letting me peruse this board and glean some good information/tips as I begin this journey.

I have had wonderful hospice experiences as I've helped both my parents pass away at home w/ the assistance of an outstanding hospice RN. I am prepared that not all deaths, maybe not many deaths, will be as 'good' as those experiences were, but I would love to do what I can for others in this capacity. W/o the RN's guidance and support, those deaths wouldn't have been nearly as positive as they were, despite being devastating all in the same breath.

So, a big thank you to all you amazing women and men who help patients and their families navigate through that most intimate, tender and primal time. You make a huge difference in the world. I will be happy if I can give back even a fraction of what has been given to me and my family.

Sincerely,
Heather