Recommended Reading for Hospice Nurses
Register Today!- by introspectiveRN Oct 6, '06I am completely new to hospice nursing. Would some of you extend yourselves to forming a recommended reading list? I would be very appreciative
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Oct 6, '06 by HPN9book - Palliative Care Perspectives - James L. Hallenbeck, MD
Also www.growthhouse.org - great Hospice/Palliative websiteAnnie09 likes this. -
- Oct 11, '06 by RN4hospiceOne of the best books I read when I first started hospice was called "Final Gifts" by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley. Both ladies are hospice nurses. The book is about understanding the special needs, awareness and communications of the dying. A MUST read for all hospice workers!
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- Oct 18, '06 by jerseyRNI'm With You Now
I'm Here to Help
by M. Catherine Ray
and I keep my med-surg textbook in the trunk of the car for quick referenceakRN68 likes this. - Nov 4, '06 by bay bay"Healing Conversations" by Nance Guilmartin
I had the honor of meeting this author at a seminar, and found her extremely helpful. check out her website at www.NanceGuilmartin.com
You won't be disappointed!Annie09 likes this. -
Nov 9, '06 by req_readI highly recommend that anyone going into hospice work, whether they be a nurse, social worker, physician or whatever, read some of John Bradshaw’s books on family systems. Better yet, his original 10 hour show on that subject (on PBS and available on VHS… and I presume DVD by now) should be required in all hospice orientation.
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Nov 13, '06 by hospicemomI agree that "final gifts" is a book everyone should read, also "hospice choice" - Nov 18, '06 by weetziebatThere are several books I love but they're at work now, and I don't remember the titles. One book we look on as a 'bible' is "Symptom Control in Hospice and Palliative Care" by Peter Kaye. I'd recommend it highly.SuesquatchRN likes this.
