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I am a relatively new nurse with three years of experience in Critical Care, which I have loved. I love the fast pace, the constant mental engagement and critical thinking, but also the patient/family engagement and education; it has been challenging in other measures, as I find myself more and more overwhelmed by the futility of the care. As I think about graduate studies and what I want to pursue, I always find myself back to considering palliative care specialist. What am wondering is: If I make the transition from critical care to hospice nurse, what should I expect? What are some things that are frustrating about hospice care that one might not expect? What are sown benefits? What kind of environment do you prefer to work in?