by Palliative Nursing Network | Feb 1, 2018 | Advance Care Planning
Over the years of working as a nurse and as an advocate for my own family and friends, I’ve learned that conversations are critical. Conversations with loved ones. Conversations between loved ones. Conversations with those on the healthcare team: doctors, nurses,...
by Palliative Nursing Network | Nov 1, 2017 | Healthcare Improvement
We often complain about the poor communication and coordination in healthcare. We acknowledge the impact this can have on our patients. However, we rarely consider the consequences of poor coordination and communication for the grieving family after the patient has...
by Palliative Nursing Network | Nov 1, 2017 | Education
If you had a serious, life-threatening health problem, what would you hope for? Defining Hope is a film that provides answers to that question, from people living this experience, and the nurses caring for them. This film explores what is most important in life,...