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Hospice nurses are usually assigned to patients diagnosed with a terminal illness and six months or less to live. Their primary goal when providing treatment isn’t to extend the patient’s life but to keep them as comfortable as possible during the time remaining. Hospice Nurse Allie, a popular TikTok influencer, truly feels it’s an honor to serve as a hospice nurse and was drawn to hospice care from the beginning.
“Being a hospice nurse has been incredibly rewarding and challenged me to become a better nurse,” she said. “I always say hospice nursing is a hidden gem in the nursing world. Nursing school focuses on preparing nurses to work in a facility, but I think it’s important for nursing students and nurses to know there are other options where they can grow and thrive as a nurse.”
Watch Nurse Allie’s video, in which she shares her top five pros and cons of being a hospice nurse.
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Top 5 Cons of Being a Hospice Nurse
- Using your personal vehicle
- Working in an uncontrolled environment
- It can be emotionally challenging
- Charting can be lengthy
- Preparing a lot for work before work
Top 5 Pros of Hospice Nursing
- You build a ton of skills as a hospice nurse because you’re autonomous in the field
- You see one patient at a time
- There are so many job opportunities for nurses in hospice
- Hospice has one of the best interdisciplinary teams
- Forming relationships with your patients and their families
Above all, Hospice Nurse Allie feels the very best part of her job is knowing that she’s made a difference in the lives of so many of her patients. You can watch more of Nurse Allie’s videos on her TikTok channel at www.tiktok.com/@nurse.allie. You can also find her on Instagram by her handle @nurse.allie.
Are you a hospice nurse? Please share some of your personal pros and cons of hospice nursing in the comments below.
