Florence2007

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1. Hospice or Hospital When Your Time Comes?

   Florence2007 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

   To me hospice seems to have much more to offer. It just seems that a peaceful environment with family and the privacy of home would be more ideal. Vs the often loud and impersonal hospital.

2. Hospice or Hospital When Your Time Comes?

   Florence2007 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

   What a beautiful memory you have. I never thought about the ICU being the right setting, but it seems that for you it was. The perfect nurse with the right words, snuggled in the bed with your mother and a rainbow, yes it seems that the ICU was right...

3. Hospice or Hospital When Your Time Comes?

   Florence2007 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

   A DNR tattoo! lol I like that Idea! HOpefully though your children will respect your wishes and the tattoo will only remain an idea and not a reality for you.

4. Hospice or Hospital When Your Time Comes?

   Florence2007 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I noticed that so far only 7 out of over 100 people said hospital. I am glad to say that I don't have any personal experience with hospice. However, I certainly agree with the majority. I can't think of a situation where being in the hospital would b...