by Shelley Henry | Jul 7, 2026 | Audit & Compliance
How Hospice Nurses Can Answer the Question: “How Much Time Do I Have Left?” One of the most challenging conversations hospice nurses face is answering a question that almost every patient or family eventually asks: “How much time do I have left?” It is a...
by Shelley Henry | Jun 16, 2026 | Audit & Compliance
How to Document Decline in Advanced Dementia Hospice Patients One of the most common documentation challenges hospice nurses face is showing decline in patients with advanced dementia. Understanding what to look for and how to describe those changes clearly can...
by Shelley Henry | Jun 2, 2026 | Audit & Compliance
Protecting Your Nursing License: Recognizing Risk Before It Becomes a Problem Hospice nursing is built on compassion, advocacy, and a commitment to doing what is right for patients and families. Every day, hospice nurses navigate complex clinical situations, emotional...
by Shelley Henry | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most hospice nurses don’t love documentation. If we’re being honest, it’s one of the most frustrating parts of the job. You’re caring for patients, managing visits, supporting families, and then at the end of it all, you still have to sit down and document everything...
by Shelley Henry | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
When the Surveyor Follows You: How to Prepare Without Losing Yourself There’s a moment every hospice nurse remembers. Your manager walks up and says the words: “The surveyor is going to ride with you.” And immediately, your stomach drops. Your mind starts racing: What...
