I have been thinking about a job change for some time now. The other day, the manager of hospice came to me and asked me if I wanted to come to work for him. So...I may become a hospice nurse. I have always loved hospice. This may get me out of the fast pace of the acute unit. Since I am off meds, it may be less stressful and may be better for the RA. IMO I don't know about the stress part if you get to know these patients and then they die well, there would be alot of that at a hospice. Still might be worth a shot! haha joke!! Sorry, it was a bad one too!
[QUOTE=lorster]I have been thinking about a job change for some time now. The other day, the manager of hospice came to me and asked me if I wanted to come to work for him. So...I may become a hospice nurse. I have always loved hospice. This may get me out of the fast pace of the acute unit. Since I am off meds, it may be less stressful and may be better for the RA. [/QUOTE]
Wow - that sounds great! I know a couple of women that work at the hospice associated with our hospital - they love their jobs. It can be sad and stressful, sure. But they say it's very rewarding to be able to help a patient through life's last challenge, and to help their loved ones accept the transition. I hope it works out for you!!!
Lorster- when i worked at the funeral home we worked closely with our local hospice and the work they do there is fantastic.
If you started out knowing these patience were going to die and knew that you were helping to ease their suffering as they made that transion I think you could deal with the reality of it all a little better. It know doubt takes a really special person to do this job. It's a service that helps these patience as well as their families.