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I was in hospice for the last 10 years. I always eplainer to new staff a few self care things. 1. Don't give your phone number to families. If they get it from caller ID then don't answer them. Train them to call the office that way when you are off, you are really off. 2. Don't feel guilty if your favorite patient dies while you are off duty. This is their journey, not yours. Your job is to walk beside them, support them and their family, and to ensure that their comfort needs are met. 3. Get charting done daily so you aren't miserable trying to play catch up all the time because you will be expected to do it on your off time. 4. Give yourself at least 6 months to learn the job. This is s new field with a different mindset and you have to learn the flow and get into the groove.

I hire LVN Staff for our company. They are an important part of our team!

So sorry you have to deal with this. When my parents were ill I just took comfort in being the family and letting them make their choices and being supportive like a lay person. I let the healthcare workers support me like I have supported others and always prayed for miracles because I know they do exist...

What about an anticholinergic?

I use to try to schedule those patients to the end of the day if possible and sprayed febreeze when I left