MissyMichele

My first hospice job only lasted six months for that very reason. I was burned-out and exhausted. I felt that hospice was a good fit for me so I tried another company before making the switch to another area. It has made all the difference. I love my current job. I wake up every morning grateful to have an opportunity to go to work. The difference in management style, company culture, and support staff is huge.

I would certainly not bring this to anyone's attention unless you are absolutely certain that you are able to complete the med pass within the allotted time frame 100% of the time.

I have been a nurse for only about two years and am earning $10/hour more than when I started. My starting salary at a long term care facility (day shift) was already $5/hour more than my friends who got hospital jobs on night shift. I have since move to hospice where I was offered an additional $2/hour to start, and I have received a $3/hour raise. My advice is to look for a new job "outside the box." The largest companies don't necessarily pay the most. The same goes for insurance. At the long term care facility, I was offered medical insurance that started on the first day of hire. The hospital required a 90-day wait before receiving insurance benefits.