Confessions of a Hospice Nurse

05/30/2025

This was an absolutely fantastic book! Great tips on communication and the importance of not arguing to win.

I recently had a really bad experience at work. I belive i handled the situation with class and integrity This book reinforced how I handle conflict and provided me with some additional tools for the next time.

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From communication expert Jefferson Fisher, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately acti...

05/16/2025

Another incredible book by John Maxwell.

My favorite quote.

“You can teach what you know, but you reproduce what you are.”

So many leaders dont understand this principle.

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Never Be Afraid to Speak to a Group Again It’s been said that public speaking is the number one fear of most people, with death being second. “This means,” said comedian Jerry Seinfeld, “if you have to be at a funeral, you would r...

04/05/2025

03/26/2025

This is easily the best podcast episode I have ever watched on communication.

I love how he teaches the pitfalls to arguing. He also explains the importance of contemplating questions and comments on a deeper level before responding. This is something I think I already do.

Anyway, you’ve got to check this out. It will help you greatly in your communication!

How do you communicate like a top lawyer and command respect? Jefferson Fisher reveals the courtroom-tested tricks that win cases AND everyday conversations ...

03/25/2025

What are your thoughts on this question?

Answer the Poll in The Lobby

03/16/2025

I have decided to move all of my content into my community. I provide the details in today’s show.

Join http://TheHospiceNursingCommunity.com for deeper engagement!

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on SpotifyListen on iHeartRadio Listen on Amazon Music RSS Feed Listen on Google Podcasts In this episode I make some announcements on future plans for the show. As …

03/12/2025

Do you have a hospice RN case manager interview coming up?

In The Hospice Nursing Community I do have a coaching session focusing specifically on what questions to ask when being interviewed.

https://thehospicenursingcommunity.com/posts/43142702?utm_source=manual

A community dedicated to providing hope, help and encouragement to the hospice nurses who care for the dying.

03/02/2025

Episode 60 is out!

In this episode my good friend, Michael Barrett, shares his personal story of the loss of his mother in the last month.

http://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/episode-sixty-personal-loss-with-mike-barrett/

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on SpotifyListen on iHeartRadio Listen on Amazon Music RSS Feed Listen on Google Podcasts In this episode my good friend, Mike Barrett, returns to the show to share …

02/17/2025

Episode 59 is out!

Don’t get cast in the troop of listening just to respond. Ask questions to help your patients and caregivers from denial to acceptance!

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on SpotifyListen on iHeartRadio Listen on Amazon Music RSS Feed Listen on Google Podcasts In this episode I talk about the importance of asking good questions that h…

02/03/2025

Here is part 2 of the top 10 things I learned in my 10 years in hospice care!

During the show I realize that of the 10 things I have learned, only one of them is medical in nature.

Simply put: Hospice care is 80% psychosocial in nature and only 20% medical.

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on SpotifyListen on iHeartRadio Listen on Amazon Music RSS Feed Listen on Google Podcasts Welcome to part 2 of the top 10 things I have learned in my first 10 years …

01/19/2025

Episode Fifty-Seven is published!

This is part 1 of two episodes where I share what I have learned in my first 10 years in hospice!

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on SpotifyListen on iHeartRadio Listen on Amazon Music RSS Feed Listen on Google Podcasts Welcome to episode 57 of The Hospice Nursing Podcast! In this episode I sta…

01/06/2025

Episode 56 is out! Sorry for the delay in production!

http://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/episode-fifty-six-ebb-and-flow/

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on SpotifyListen on iHeartRadio Listen on Amazon Music RSS Feed Listen on Google Podcasts I’m back from a 6 month break from producing the show! In this episode I ex…