We Talk Health - Official Podcast of West Tennessee Healthcare

171. Get to Know Hospice of West Tennessee

November 17, 2023 West Tennessee Healthcare Episode 171
171. Get to Know Hospice of West Tennessee
We Talk Health - Official Podcast of West Tennessee Healthcare
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We Talk Health - Official Podcast of West Tennessee Healthcare
171. Get to Know Hospice of West Tennessee
Nov 17, 2023 Episode 171
West Tennessee Healthcare

On this episode of We Talk Health, we meet Dr. Stephanie Anderson, the Hospice Medical Director, and talk with two Hospice LPNs about what a day in the life of a Hospice Nurse looks like.

We talk about what hospice is and what it isn't. What are the conditions that qualify for hospice? How do hospice team members cope with the job? And what are the goals of hospice?

Guests:
Dr. Stephanie Anderson
Hospice Medical Director

Brittany King
Hospice LPN

Kayla Shaw
Hospice LPN

Host:
Kara Mobley
Social Media Coordinator

References:
Hospice of West Tennessee - 731-664-4220

Hospice Home - Hope and Healing Foundation (731) 541-HOPE (4673)

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On this episode of We Talk Health, we meet Dr. Stephanie Anderson, the Hospice Medical Director, and talk with two Hospice LPNs about what a day in the life of a Hospice Nurse looks like.

We talk about what hospice is and what it isn't. What are the conditions that qualify for hospice? How do hospice team members cope with the job? And what are the goals of hospice?

Guests:
Dr. Stephanie Anderson
Hospice Medical Director

Brittany King
Hospice LPN

Kayla Shaw
Hospice LPN

Host:
Kara Mobley
Social Media Coordinator

References:
Hospice of West Tennessee - 731-664-4220

Hospice Home - Hope and Healing Foundation (731) 541-HOPE (4673)

Intro
What is Hospice?
What Hospice is Not?
Who is Eligible for Hospice?
What are the Goals of Hospice?
Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care
Conditions that qualify for Hospice
How Can Patients Be Referred
Final Thoughts with Dr. Anderson
Intro with Brittany and Kayla LPNs
How Did You Get Involved with Hospice?
What Is It Like Being a Hospice Nurse?
Day in the Life of Hospice Nurse
Advise to New Nurse About Becoming a Hospice Nurse
How Do You Cope with Difficulties/Mental Health of the Job?
Hardest Part?
Best Part?