I am newly graduated from a CNA program, due to take my licensing exam on April 19th. In the meantime, I have been applying for just about anything that has the words "CNA, NA" in them. Recently, someone forwarded a job posting for a facility that includes hospice. I had not gotten the opportunity to work in this unit during clinicals. Do any of you have experience with this type of nursing? What would you say about this if you were brand-new like me? I appreciate any advice that you can give me.
I got my CNA license in march and worked here and there. My goal is hospice. My mom was in hospice a year 1/2 ago. With hospice, they all want 1 year exp here in fl where i am. I would love to work in hospice just hard to get in
Thank you Jacqueline for your response, it helped me alot as well. I have 2 weeks before my CNA exam and made the decision of working with Hospice. All of my questions were answered and I can't wait to start.
I am a brand new CNA who just started working in a long-term care facility in August. I've had some opportunities to work with hospice patients and their families since I've been here, and I'm actually rather surprised to find that I totally love this kind of care. I am not in any way intimidated by the presence of death or the changes before and after. I look at death as just another part of life.....it's not evil or abnormal. It's part of our existence as humans. If I could do nothing but take care of hospice patients and be a kind and competent support to their families throughout the process, I would be a very happy and fufilled lady !!!
I know this thread is old, but I wanted to thank Jacqueline for her post. I will be starting my new job as a hospice aide in just two weeks, and am sure her advice will be invaluable!
Thank you so much for this! I was basically offered a job with hospice recently *they told me all I needed to do was fill out an app when I came in* even though I am just in my clinicals for my CNA, and my family basically talked me out of it because I "Care too much" but if it's what God has called me to do, then I have to at least attempt it, right? I loved what you wrote! It really touched me! I think it's wonderful what you are able to do, and what I may be able to do. Thank you so much for your post!! =)
Thank you so much for this! I was basically offered a job with hospice recently *they told me all I needed to do was fill out an app when I came in* even though I am just in my clinicals for my CNA, and my family basically talked me out of it because I "Care too much" but if it's what God has called me to do, then I have to at least attempt it, right? I loved what you wrote! It really touched me! I think it's wonderful what you are able to do, and what I may be able to do. Thank you so much for your post!! =)
Had to comment on this one - Brannray, the only people that can tell you that you "care too much" are (a) the patient, and (b) that person looking back at you in the mirror when you brush your teeth in the morning. The patient says it when you can't fulfill your commitment to them by providing proper patient care; your heart will tell you if you can't do it. Anyone else's opinion (including mine) - note it, log it & keep on chugging.
And, as you've probably already figured out - the only way to know, truly know whether this is your calling, your passion, your profession...is to roll up your sleeves, dig in and do it!
'Scuse me - got beds to make, briefs to change, water pitchers to refill, hands to hold...Dave's on the floor!
I work at the hospice care for almost a year now. I started as a brand new CNA as same as most of my co-workers. I really like what I do. I am happy to be there for them, hold thier hand, cook for them and turn on thier favorite channel etc. Sometime, it's hard when they talk about how they want to decorate thier funeral or after the day off, I will never meet them again. It's not easy at all to see someone go downhill from a person who and talk and laugh to someone who can't eat or drink.
The hospice team always there to support each other. You just need to know how to due with emotional situation. That's why it's not a job for everyone!!
I look at death as just another part of life.....it's not evil or abnormal. It's part of our existence as humans. If I could do nothing but take care of hospice patients and be a kind and competent support to their families throughout the process, I would be a very happy and fufilled lady !!!
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I got my CNA license in march and worked here and there. My goal is hospice. My mom was in hospice a year 1/2 ago. With hospice, they all want 1 year exp here in fl where i am. I would love to work in hospice just hard to get in