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Oh, thank you for clarifying that. Absolutely, palliative and hospice are 2 different services however they can be linked together :) Now, I have to explore the palliative care service in my organization since "I" will be there (when I become a palliative care nurse) when families are considering the care. I said to myself, I believe I wanted a different route now, I had fair amount of experience with med-surg, ICU and Peds. I have seen patients who struggled, suffered and fought... unfortunately some died. But, I think this will be a fulfilling new job. Thanks

Thanks! And I think cultural diversity can be challenging for me too. Haayyy..

That's true! Guess what, I would even flex my shift to do nights...sometimes days... just to help the staffing! I do this since my job don't do OT anymore, so I have to work my a** off. Well, it'll help my baby's needs, but it'll feel much better when people appreciate our help. Now, if I do this.... do you think others will do it too when our shift is understaffed? Ha! NOT!

I am considering the route to be a palliative care nurse. However, I am not sure what challenges I will be facing. Can you give me ideas, experiences you had and probably possible challenges I will face? What about the palliative care services in your facility? Help! Thanks