LPN in Hospice

Hi, there!!

Any LPNs doing hospice? If so, what is it like? What are your likes and dislikes about it?

I've been a Surgical Nurse for almost 2 years now and have been thinking about a career change. I have orientation in a non-for-profit hospice next month and my plan is to do it PRN for a while.

I've had experience before with a couple of DNR pts that ended up staying with us for so long that they became like family at my hospital. We were there for them and their families till the end. These are the ones I never forget. I truly enjoyed being able to care for them in every aspect.

I also did volunteer work for another hospice, so the whole thing is not something foreign to me, but I wanted to hear from someone who does it everyday.

Thanks!