Welcome to part 3 of my orientation strategies!In this episode I review that last two weeks of orienting my new nurse. I discuss how impressed I was with her ability to read a room when we made an emergent unscheduled visit.I review how we performed 3 recertification visits and I introduce a new tool that can be downloaded using the “Download Tools” section of the web site. There is also a youtube video on how to use the tool available on the download page.To close out the episode I discuss the challenges all hospice nurses experience due to our ability to tell the future in certain situations.Don’t forget to call, text or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you!816-834-9191James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

Welcome to part 3 of my orientation strategies!In this episode I review that last two weeks of orienting my new nurse. I discuss how impressed I was with her ability to read a room when we made an emergent unscheduled visit.I review how we performed 3 recertification visits and I introduce a new tool that can be downloaded using the “Download Tools” section of the <a href="http://confessionsofahospicenurse.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">web site</a>. There is also a youtube video on how to use the tool available on the download page.To close out the episode I discuss the challenges all hospice nurses experience due to our ability to tell the future in certain situations.Don’t forget to call, text or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you!816-834-9191 <a href="mailto:james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net">James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net</a>

Episode Thirteen: Orientation Strategies Part 3

y strategy for orientation of a new nurse.In this episode I explain how I feel like I learned the most. My biggest take away from the week was that I need to create a more robust training program for new visits. I’m great at having all my visits organized and planned out. I need to put together a more detailed plan for the week for introducing new staff to hospice, hospice philosophy and hospice guidelines as required by medicare.When I finish creating this program, I will share it with my listeners/readers and make it available in my ”tool download” section of the website. Here are my main points from today’s show.4 visits per day is perfect when orienting new nurses to hospiceEvery day should end with all work complete and nothing left for the next dayThe more questions we ask our patients/caregivers the more likely they are to discover the answers on their own.Not everyone learns the way I learn. I need to adjust some of my trainings to be sure to incorporate multiple styles of learning.Hospice is a heart jobAs promised, you can find an updated menu at http://confessionsofahospicenurse.net that will take you to available downloads from my sight. Be sure to watch this menu over the next week as I will be adding a Hospice Test to the menu for download to use when helping new hospice staff learn the regulations. Don’t forget to call, text or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you!816-834-9191James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

y strategy for orientation of a new nurse.In this episode I explain how I feel like I learned the most. My biggest take away from the week was that I need to create a more robust training program for new visits. I’m great at having all my visits organized and planned out. I need to put together a more detailed plan for the week for introducing new staff to hospice, hospice philosophy and hospice guidelines as required by medicare.When I finish creating this program, I will share it with my listeners/readers and make it available in my ”tool download” section of the website. Here are my main points from today’s show.<ol><li>4 visits per day is perfect when orienting new nurses to hospice</li><li>Every day should end with all work complete and nothing left for the next day</li><li>The more questions we ask our patients/caregivers the more likely they are to discover the answers on their own.</li><li>Not everyone learns the way I learn. I need to adjust some of my trainings to be sure to incorporate multiple styles of learning.</li><li>Hospice is a heart job</li></ol>As promised, you can find an updated menu at <a href="http://confessionsofahospicenurse.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://confessionsofahospicenurse.net</a> that will take you to available downloads from my sight. Be sure to watch this menu over the next week as I will be adding a Hospice Test to the menu for download to use when helping new hospice staff learn the regulations. Don’t forget to call, text or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you!816-834-9191 James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

Episode Twelve: Orientation Strategies Part 2

In this episode I start a series explaining my strategies for orientating new nurses.I read an email from listener Holly and how I got my inspiration for this series from her. I also read an email from Kelly that I received the day before recording this episode and how it ties in quite nicely.Here are a few of my main points.While in orientation the new nurse should aways ride with everyone. No following in his/her own car.Set the standard from day one that hospice is an 8-5 job.Be strategic about the very first visit the new nurse will be a part of and explain why you chose this for the first visit.The most important tools you have are Influence and Trust.People never forget how you make them feel.Don’t forget to call, text or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you!816-834-9191James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

In this episode I start a series explaining my strategies for orientating new nurses.I read an email from listener Holly and how I got my inspiration for this series from her. I also read an email from Kelly that I received the day before recording this episode and how it ties in quite nicely.Here are a few of my main points.<ol><li>While in orientation the new nurse should aways ride with everyone. No following in his/her own car.</li><li>Set the standard from day one that hospice is an 8-5 job.</li><li>Be strategic about the very first visit the new nurse will be a part of and explain why you chose this for the first visit.</li><li>The most important tools you have are Influence and Trust.</li><li>People never forget how you make them feel.</li></ol>Don’t forget to call, text or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you!816-834-9191 James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

Episode Eleven: Orientation Strategies Part 1

In this episode I have the distinct pleasure of interviewing Tania. She has over a decade of weekend on-call experience. This interview is filled to the brim with practical advice for success with your on-call visits.Tania shares with us how she ended up becoming a hospice on-call nurse and how it works for her family.We address the 7 following subjects:Establish why you are making the visit with the familyIdentify the type of visit (Only 3 real categories)Car Stock IdeasDocumentationHow to separate family from work on the weekendsHow to handle challenging environmentsTania’s favorite resource for familiesMy two favorite quotes from the interview.”Sometimes, you end up where you need to be,” and ”No visit is ever wasted.”My favorite part of this interview was the very end. Tania shares with us how she uses Barbara Karnes’ Blue Book for her families when she visits. This is the most powerful and intentional use of this book I have ever seen. I plan to implement this strategy starting this very week!As always don’t be afraid to reach out to me personally should you have any questions or show requests.Phone feedback line: 816-834-9191Email: james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

In this episode I have the distinct pleasure of interviewing Tania. She has over a decade of weekend on-call experience. This interview is filled to the brim with practical advice for success with your on-call visits.Tania shares with us how she ended up becoming a hospice on-call nurse and how it works for her family.We address the 7 following subjects:<ol><li>Establish why you are making the visit with the family</li><li>Identify the type of visit (Only 3 real categories)</li><li>Car Stock Ideas</li><li>Documentation</li><li>How to separate family from work on the weekends</li><li>How to handle challenging environments</li><li>Tania’s favorite resource for families</li></ol>My two favorite quotes from the interview.”Sometimes, you end up where you need to be,” and ”No visit is ever wasted.”My favorite part of this interview was the very end. Tania shares with us how she uses <a href="https://bkbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barbara Karnes</a>’ Blue Book for her families when she visits. This is the most powerful and intentional use of this book I have ever seen. I plan to implement this strategy starting this very week!As always don’t be afraid to reach out to me personally should you have any questions or show requests.Phone feedback line: 816-834-9191 Email: james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

Episode Ten: On-Call Strategies With Tania

In this episode I share why it has been exactly one month since I published my last episode. I also explain why it might be a few more weeks before my next episode.Most of this episode was shared without extensive notes and just an outline. The outline was 3 simple points.Turn off your phoneDon’t have favoritesit’s not about you (or me)I recommend 2 books with one of the books also available as an audio message by Andy Stanley.Choosing To Cheat - Renamed ”When work and family collide”Choosing to Cheat Audio MessageI also highly recommend ”Boundaries” by Henry Cloud and John Townsend.As always I highly encourage you to check out my ”Avoiding Hospice Burnout Series” page for all my articles related to hospice nursing burnout.As promised here is the youtube video I played during the show.https://youtu.be/RGTfEfVcMqAAs always don’t be afraid to reach out to me personally should you have any questions or show requests.Phone feedback line: 816-834-9191Email: james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

In this episode I share why it has been exactly one month since I published my last episode. I also explain why it might be a few more weeks before my next episode.Most of this episode was shared without extensive notes and just an outline. The outline was 3 simple points.<ol><li>Turn off your phone</li><li>Don’t have favorites</li><li>it’s not about you (or me)</li></ol>I recommend 2 books with one of the books also available as an audio message by Andy Stanley.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1601423799/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4S0WZQ13M05450TM9EMG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choosing To Cheat - Renamed ”When work and family collide”</a><a href="http://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/01-Choosing-to-Cheat.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choosing to Cheat Audio Message</a>I also highly recommend ”<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310352770/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_TSZ5W2ERC6VZAQ5GNEQW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boundaries</a>” by Henry Cloud and John Townsend.As always I highly encourage you to check out my ”<a href="https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/avoiding-hospice-burnout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avoiding Hospice Burnout Series</a>” page for all my articles related to hospice nursing burnout.As promised here is the youtube video I played during the show.<a href="https://youtu.be/RGTfEfVcMqA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/RGTfEfVcMqA</a>As always don’t be afraid to reach out to me personally should you have any questions or show requests.Phone feedback line: 816-834-9191 Email: james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

Episode Nine: Put Down The Glass

During this episode I read a portion of an email I received from a listener when I asked her if she had any questions I could build a show around. In that email she asks me what my sacred activity is.After much thought, I have decided to share my sacred activity during this episode.The truth is that I am completely incapable of doing this complex and emotional work under my own power. This work can be overwhelming to the mind and soul at times. In this episode I explain how my faith and spiritual practices help me provide the kind of medical care and emotional support my patients and their caregivers deserve.I also promise to upload a sermon series that really helped me balance my faith with my work habits. That series can be accessed HERE. I have also added it as a menu item on my website.I explain in detail the following 6 concepts I try to employ every day to the the best I can be.Repetition is a mode of learning.I try to remain in constant contact with my own brokenness.I try to always see what someone can become instead of what they currently are.I remind myself daily that all persons have eternal value and existence.I remember that I can leave all my fears and concerns at my place of worship.I can’t always control outcomes, and I will never survive this work if I try.I also share the two following quotes by C.S. Lewis that can be viewed from the website version of my show notes. https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/?p=588As always don’t be afraid to reach out to me personally should you have any questions.Phone feedback line: 816-834-9191Email: james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

During this episode I read a portion of an email I received from a listener when I asked her if she had any questions I could build a show around. In that email she asks me what my sacred activity is.After much thought, I have decided to share my sacred activity during this episode.The truth is that I am completely incapable of doing this complex and emotional work under my own power. This work can be overwhelming to the mind and soul at times. In this episode I explain how my faith and spiritual practices help me provide the kind of medical care and emotional support my patients and their caregivers deserve.I also promise to upload a sermon series that really helped me balance my faith with my work habits. That series can be accessed <a href="https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/faith-work/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I have also added it as a menu item on my website.I explain in detail the following 6 concepts I try to employ every day to the the best I can be.<ol><li>Repetition is a mode of learning.</li><li>I try to remain in constant contact with my own brokenness.</li><li>I try to always see what someone can become instead of what they currently are.</li><li>I remind myself daily that all persons have eternal value and existence.</li><li>I remember that I can leave all my fears and concerns at my place of worship.</li><li>I can’t always control outcomes, and I will never survive this work if I try.</li></ol>I also share the two following quotes by C.S. Lewis that can be viewed from the website version of my show notes. <a href="https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/?p=588" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/?p=588</a>As always don’t be afraid to reach out to me personally should you have any questions.Phone feedback line: 816-834-9191 Email: james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

Episode Eight: My Sacred Activity

In this episode we interview Kris, who is the creator and administrator of the Hospice Nursing Support Group on Facebook.Kris shares some very interesting statistics regarding this group. We also review a few of the group rules to help provide some context for present and future members. Kris shares her experience with another Facebook group and how she helped that group be more successful.Towards the end of the show Kris shares some very personal experiences over the last 2 years while working on a COVID unit. She shares one of her strategies that has helped her cope and adjust from the experience.To view the photos related to this episode, please visit the show notes page at https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/?p=537 As we discussed, here are some Facebook groups that should be helpful for laypersons and medical professionals who do not currently work in hospice.End of Life Care and Bereavement: “Barbara Karnes, award-winning end of life educator and award-winningnurse, wrote "The Hospice Blue Book," GONE FROM MY SIGHT, among others. Barbara has now created a personal forum where she answers your questions and offers education from her extraordinary knowledge on all areas of end of life care and bereavement.”Hospice &amp; End of Life Care Group: “This group has been created with the intent to educate, support, ask questions and share our challenges in relevance with death, dying, hospice, end of life care, grief, loss and or bereavement.”As always don’t be afraid to reach out to me personally should you have any questions.Phone feedback line: 816-834-9191Email: james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

In this episode we interview Kris, who is the creator and administrator of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/HospiceNursing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hospice Nursing Support Group</a> on Facebook.Kris shares some very interesting statistics regarding this group. We also review a few of the group rules to help provide some context for present and future members. Kris shares her experience with another Facebook group and how she helped that group be more successful.Towards the end of the show Kris shares some very personal experiences over the last 2 years while working on a COVID unit. She shares one of her strategies that has helped her cope and adjust from the experience.To view the photos related to this episode, please visit the show notes page at <a href="https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/?p=537" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/?p=537</a> As we discussed, here are some Facebook groups that should be helpful for laypersons and medical professionals who do not currently work in hospice.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/EndofLifeCare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">End of Life Care and Bereavement</a>: “Barbara Karnes, award-winning end of life educator and award-winningnurse, wrote "The Hospice Blue Book," GONE FROM MY SIGHT, among others. Barbara has now created a personal forum where she answers your questions and offers education from her extraordinary knowledge on all areas of end of life care and bereavement.”<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/Hospice.EndofLifeCare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hospice &amp; End of Life Care Group</a>: “This group has been created with the intent to educate, support, ask questions and share our challenges in relevance with death, dying, hospice, end of life care, grief, loss and or bereavement.”As always don’t be afraid to reach out to me personally should you have any questions.Phone feedback line: 816-834-9191 Email: james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

Episode Seven: Find Your Sacred Activity

For todays episode we discuss several ideas that will help us be more likely to happen to our days and weeks instead of our days and weeks happening to us.We discuss the importance of having a new schedule every week. I am offering a free copy of the spreadsheet I have created to manage my caseload. You can visit the download page HERE. Please email me at james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net if you have any problems getting the file to work.Here is a quick overview of the concepts I discussed during this episode.New schedule every week.Start EarlyPlan the dayEverything at the bedsideEmbrace the tensionStart with the sickest patient - hardest work firstDon’t waste waitingFor the readers out there, be sure to check out the Hospice Burnout series for my original articles.Don’t forget to call or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you!816-834-9191James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

For todays episode we discuss several ideas that will help us be more likely to happen to our days and weeks instead of our days and weeks happening to us.We discuss the importance of having a new schedule every week. I am offering a free copy of the spreadsheet I have created to manage my caseload. You can visit the download page <a href="https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/patient-schedule/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Please email me at james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net if you have any problems getting the file to work.Here is a quick overview of the concepts I discussed during this episode.<ol><li>New schedule every week.</li><li>Start Early</li><li>Plan the day</li><li>Everything at the bedside</li><li>Embrace the tension</li><li>Start with the sickest patient - hardest work first</li><li>Don’t waste waiting</li></ol>For the readers out there, be sure to check out the <a href="https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/avoiding-hospice-burnout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hospice Burnout</a> series for my original articles.Don’t forget to call or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you!816-834-9191 James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

Episode Six: Plan your work. Work your plan.

For today’s show I discuss my own challenges with my hero complex, and how we can all get away from trying to be the hero in someone else’s story.Click HERE to read the Avoiding Hospice Burnout series.It is completely natural to become a central figure in the life of our dying patients and their family members. We have a lot of knowledge to share, and we have a lot of solutions to common problems.It is our job to empower our caregivers and help them become the hero of the story.Here are the 3 main tips I provide in this episode to help set up our caregivers as the hero.Focus on intentions, not resultsPlease recognize your caregiver’s intentionsEveryone has different levels of competencyReinforce good behaviorDownplay mistakesNever be critical of your caregiver Many caregivers are emotionally fragileIt’s our job to coach them upTurn off your work phone after hoursGive out your number, but make a fuss about itHelp the caregiver and family become comfortable with the entire teamYou cannot be on call for your patients around the clockAs promised here is a link to a YouTube video helping you learn how to use google voice.Click HERE to watch on YouTube. Don’t forget to call or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you!816-834-9191James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

For today’s show I discuss my own challenges with my hero complex, and how we can all get away from trying to be the hero in someone else’s story.Click <a href="https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/avoiding-hospice-burnout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read the Avoiding Hospice Burnout series.It is completely natural to become a central figure in the life of our dying patients and their family members. We have a lot of knowledge to share, and we have a lot of solutions to common problems. It is our job to empower our caregivers and help them become the hero of the story.Here are the 3 main tips I provide in this episode to help set up our caregivers as the hero.<ol><li>Focus on intentions, not results<ol><li>Please recognize your caregiver’s intentions</li><li>Everyone has different levels of competency</li><li>Reinforce good behavior</li><li>Downplay mistakes</li></ol></li><li>Never be critical of your caregiver <ol><li>Many caregivers are emotionally fragile</li><li>It’s our job to coach them up</li></ol></li><li>Turn off your work phone after hours<ol><li>Give out your number, but make a fuss about it</li><li>Help the caregiver and family become comfortable with the entire team</li><li>You cannot be on call for your patients around the clock</li></ol></li></ol>As promised here is a link to a YouTube video helping you learn how to use <a href="http://google.com/voice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">google voice</a>.Click <a href="https://youtu.be/yjcATRODadU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to watch on YouTube.  Don’t forget to call or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you! 816-834-9191 James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net

Episode Five: Don’t Be A Hero

In episode four of The Hospice Nursing Podcast we deviate from the burnout series and highlight some insights I learned at a recent leadership conference I attended.A couple Saturday’s ago I attended a leadership conference hosted by the ETHOS Center of Excellence. Our speakers were Dr. Frank Armato and Dr. Barry Young. The conference was from 9am-3pm with 6 powerful sessions.This workshop was called, “Becoming a Better Leader,” and in this episode I give a quick overview of each session and highlight some of the lessons I learned.Session 1: Establishing a Purpose of ExcellenceSession 2: The Power of Your WordsSession 3: Creating a Championship MentalitySession 4: The Power of Your ThoughtsSession 5: The Discipline of ConsistencySession 6: The Power of Your ActionsTo learn more about this conference you can visit http://ethoscoe.com.You can visit their registration page by clicking HERE!

In episode four of The Hospice Nursing Podcast we deviate from the <a href="https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/avoiding-hospice-burnout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">burnout</a> series and highlight some insights I learned at a recent leadership conference I attended.A couple Saturday’s ago I attended a leadership conference hosted by the ETHOS Center of Excellence. Our speakers were Dr. Frank Armato and Dr. Barry Young. The conference was from 9am-3pm with 6 powerful sessions.This workshop was called, “Becoming a Better Leader,” and in this episode I give a quick overview of each session and highlight some of the lessons I learned.Session 1: Establishing a Purpose of ExcellenceSession 2: The Power of Your WordsSession 3: Creating a Championship MentalitySession 4: The Power of Your ThoughtsSession 5: The Discipline of ConsistencySession 6: The Power of Your ActionsTo learn more about this conference you can visit <a href="http://ethoscoe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ethoscoe.com</a>.You can visit their registration page by clicking <a href="https://www.ethoscoe.com/registercalendar.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>!

Episode Four: Leadership Lessons From ETHOS COE

This is the only podcast dedicated to helping hospice nurses find fulfillment while avoiding the burnout that threatens the specialty. Hosted by James Dibben in Kansas City, Missouri. Visit our home page at The Hospice Nursing Podcast.

For episode 3 of The Hospice Nursing Podcast my first hospice mentor, Mike Barrett, returns to discuss what I believe is the biggest contributor to hospice nursing burnout.  Of all the complaints I hear from nurses regarding burnout and being overworked, charting is the main complaint.  In this episode, Mike and I try our best to debunk the reasons charting cannot be completed at the bedside. We also take some time to explain how to be successful with charting at the bedside.  For some context, please visit my second article in the “Avoiding Hospice Burnout” blog series called “Charting At The Bedside.” As promised, here is the list of reasons we SHOULD NOT chart at the bedside. ***Debunking the lies*** I can’t get to know my patient. Hospice is 80% psychosocial and only 10% medical.Nothing is more important than connecting with our patients.You can do both!It’s rude to open your computer at the bedside.This is medicine now.There isn’t enough time to chart at the bedside.You will have to make time somewhere.Why cheat yourself or your family for a job?No job in America is worth losing your family?This EMR is too hard (only web based in the country)1. This can be done with MOST EMRs. I mention the book “Choosing To Cheat” by Andy Stanley. Please click HERE to purchase this book. Here are some suggestions to help you begin the bedside charting journey. ***Five Steps to successful charting at the bedside.*** Train the patientSpend the first 15-20 minutes interacting and assessingDon’t crack the computer the minute you sit down.I understand the temptation. Especially if you have never done bedside charting.Charge your stuff at nightDon’t type in every spaceEmbrace the tension For those of your who don’t chart at the bedside, what are the concerns you have that are keeping you from starting? Please share your comments by visiting the About James page and find ways to connect with the show.

For episode 3 of The Hospice Nursing Podcast my first hospice mentor, Mike Barrett, returns to discuss what I believe is the biggest contributor to hospice nursing burnout.  Of all the complaints I hear from nurses regarding burnout and being overworked, charting is the main complaint.  In this episode, Mike and I try our best to debunk the reasons charting cannot be completed at the bedside. We also take some time to explain how to be successful with charting at the bedside.  For some context, please visit my second article in the “Avoiding Hospice Burnout” blog series called “<a href="http://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/avoiding-hospice-burnout-part-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charting At The Bedside</a>.” As promised, here is the list of reasons we SHOULD NOT chart at the bedside. ***Debunking the lies*** <ol><li>I can’t get to know my patient. <ol><li>Hospice is 80% psychosocial and only 10% medical.</li><li>Nothing is more important than connecting with our patients.</li><li>You can do both!</li></ol></li><li>It’s rude to open your computer at the bedside.<ol><li>This is medicine now.</li></ol></li><li>There isn’t enough time to chart at the bedside.<ol><li>You will have to make time somewhere.</li><li>Why cheat yourself or your family for a job?</li><li>No job in America is worth losing your family?</li></ol></li><li>This EMR is too hard (only web based in the country) 1. This can be done with MOST EMRs.</li></ol> I mention the book “Choosing To Cheat” by Andy Stanley. Please click <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1590523296/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_ZJSTVJBRJZK5DMQYTXZT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to purchase this book. Here are some suggestions to help you begin the bedside charting journey. ***Five Steps to successful charting at the bedside.*** <ol><li>Train the patient</li><li>Spend the first 15-20 minutes interacting and assessing<ol><li>Don’t crack the computer the minute you sit down.</li><li>I understand the temptation. Especially if you have never done bedside charting.</li></ol></li><li>Charge your stuff at night</li><li>Don’t type in every space</li><li>Embrace the tension</li></ol> For those of your who don’t chart at the bedside, what are the concerns you have that are keeping you from starting? Please share your comments by visiting the <a href="https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/about-james/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">About James</a> page and find ways to connect with the show.

Episode Three: For The Record

In this episode I introduce my very first hospice mentor, Mike Barrett. Mike explains what he saw in me and how I responded to his training when I first entered hospice in 2015.I then share my own personal story of total financial collapse in 2007 &amp; 2008 that resulted in my own deep depression, and how I managed to recover.During the episode I explain the personal changes I made from 2008-2010 before returning to college in 2011 and pursing my nursing degree.Mike and I discuss the power of intentionality in our lives, and how it is essential for success.Don't forget to reach out to the show with your questions and feedback!FacebookEMAILTwitterInstagramTikTokVoicemail: 816-834-9191As promised here is the youtube video I created early in 2020 encouraging my friends and family to stay the course and not give up.(This video is heaving in spiritual content and includes scriptures.)Don't Let Covid-19 Take it All

In this episode I introduce my very first hospice mentor, Mike Barrett. Mike explains what he saw in me and how I responded to his training when I first entered hospice in 2015.I then share my own personal story of total financial collapse in 2007 &amp; 2008 that resulted in my own deep depression, and how I managed to recover.During the episode I explain the personal changes I made from 2008-2010 before returning to college in 2011 and pursing my nursing degree.Mike and I discuss the power of intentionality in our lives, and how it is essential for success.Don't forget to reach out to the show with your questions and feedback!<a href="https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofahospicenurse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="mailto:james@confessionsofahospicenurse.net">EMAIL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bluecollarjames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamesdibben/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hospicejames?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a>Voicemail: 816-834-9191As promised here is the youtube video I created early in 2020 encouraging my friends and family to stay the course and not give up.(This video is heaving in spiritual content and includes scriptures.) <a href="https://youtu.be/HQsdBCs54_E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don't Let Covid-19 Take it All</a>

Episode Two: The Power of Self Deception

Welcome to episode one of The Hospice Nursing Podcast!In episode one I provide my audio resume. It is a dramatically condensed version since I turned 50 this year! Nobody has time for too much of my history. Anyway below is some of the content I promised during the episode.Please click HERE to review the Hospice News article I read during the episode.You can also visit the hospice nurse support group on facebook I mentioned by clicking HERE. Only hospice professionals are allowed admittance. You can leave a feedback voicemail or request show content by calling 816-834-9191I can reached by email at James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net.As I stated in the show, this is your podcast. Please submit show ideas via email or phone message. I want to customize this show to your needs as a hospice professional.

Welcome to episode one of The Hospice Nursing Podcast!In episode one I provide my audio resume. It is a dramatically condensed version since I turned 50 this year! Nobody has time for too much of my history. Anyway below is some of the content I promised during the episode.Please click <a href="https://hospicenews.com/2019/05/08/62-of-hospice-clinicians-experience-burnout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to review the Hospice News article I read during the episode.You can also visit the hospice nurse support group on facebook I mentioned by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/HospiceNursing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Only hospice professionals are allowed admittance. You can leave a feedback voicemail or request show content by calling 816-834-9191I can reached by email at <a href="mailto:James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net">James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net</a>.As I stated in the show, this is your podcast. Please submit show ideas via email or phone message. I want to customize this show to your needs as a hospice professional.

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This is the only podcast dedicated to helping hospice nurses find fulfillment while avoiding the burnout that threatens the specialty. Hosted by James Dibben in Kansas City, Missouri. Visit our home page at <a href="“https://thehospicenursingpodcast.com”" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hospice Nursing Podcast</a>.

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