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Breaking Down the Stigma Surrounding Death with Hospice RN Courtney
Manage episode 331560433 series 2846284
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
A new perspective on hospice that most people don’t know about.
Advice for new nurses in hospice & nurses interested in going into end of life care.
The difference between critical care and end of life care.
How to start creating content for an online space.
Resources + Links:
Connect with Courtney on Instagram | @court.nurse
Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast
Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!
Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen
Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi
Show Notes:
We all know working hospice can get a bad rep, but is any of it true? In today’s episode, we’ll be breaking down the stigma and beliefs surrounding end of life care with hospice RN, Courtney! Courtney has a background in oncology and ICU and is working towards graduating with her DNP. She’ll give her perspective of hospice care as well as share expert advice for new nurses starting in or interested in hospice. Then, we’ll touch on the issues with glorifying the struggle of nursing life, how to start prioritizing your own health, and tips for creating online content. Get ready to rethink everything you know about the life of a hospice nurse with @court.nurse!
00:40 Say hello to our friend, Courtney, a hospice nurse here to discuss end of life care!
02:00 Who is Courtney?
05:05 What was your first experience with end of life care?
06:35 How did you find out that ICU wasn’t for you?
07:45 Did you want to know what you wanted to do after graduation?
08:55 What is the difference between critical care and end of life care?
12:30 The stigma surrounding hospice.
13:40 As a hospice nurse, what terminology do you use with patients’ families?
16:55 Why is it important for healthcare workers to be transparent about death?
19:05 What advice do you have for newer nurses having to deliver news?
21:40 What do most people not know about hospice?
25:35 Tips for nurses interested in going into hospice.
29:45 Where do you recommend starting?
32:15 What options are there working outside a hospital setting?
34:55 Why should we stop glorifying the struggle?
38:45 What is DNP?
40:40 What made you build an Instagram?
42:45 How do you create your content for Instagram?
45:45 TikTok versus Instagram.
48:20 How do you get started on TikTok and Instagram?
52:00 Challenging the stigma of Botox, fillers, and other cosmetic surgery.
72 episodes
Manage episode 331560433 series 2846284
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
A new perspective on hospice that most people don’t know about.
Advice for new nurses in hospice & nurses interested in going into end of life care.
The difference between critical care and end of life care.
How to start creating content for an online space.
Resources + Links:
Connect with Courtney on Instagram | @court.nurse
Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast
Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!
Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen
Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi
Show Notes:
We all know working hospice can get a bad rep, but is any of it true? In today’s episode, we’ll be breaking down the stigma and beliefs surrounding end of life care with hospice RN, Courtney! Courtney has a background in oncology and ICU and is working towards graduating with her DNP. She’ll give her perspective of hospice care as well as share expert advice for new nurses starting in or interested in hospice. Then, we’ll touch on the issues with glorifying the struggle of nursing life, how to start prioritizing your own health, and tips for creating online content. Get ready to rethink everything you know about the life of a hospice nurse with @court.nurse!
00:40 Say hello to our friend, Courtney, a hospice nurse here to discuss end of life care!
02:00 Who is Courtney?
05:05 What was your first experience with end of life care?
06:35 How did you find out that ICU wasn’t for you?
07:45 Did you want to know what you wanted to do after graduation?
08:55 What is the difference between critical care and end of life care?
12:30 The stigma surrounding hospice.
13:40 As a hospice nurse, what terminology do you use with patients’ families?
16:55 Why is it important for healthcare workers to be transparent about death?
19:05 What advice do you have for newer nurses having to deliver news?
21:40 What do most people not know about hospice?
25:35 Tips for nurses interested in going into hospice.
29:45 Where do you recommend starting?
32:15 What options are there working outside a hospital setting?
34:55 Why should we stop glorifying the struggle?
38:45 What is DNP?
40:40 What made you build an Instagram?
42:45 How do you create your content for Instagram?
45:45 TikTok versus Instagram.
48:20 How do you get started on TikTok and Instagram?
52:00 Challenging the stigma of Botox, fillers, and other cosmetic surgery.
72 episodes
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