{"product_id":"9780826131997","title":"Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse: A Concise Guide to End-of-Life Care","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn on-the-go reference for hospice nurses and those interested in end-of-life care, this practical guide covers the essential elements in the compassionate and holistic care of terminally ill patients and their families. Nurses care for patients facing end-of-life issues in every practice specialty and, as the U.S. population continues to age, the need for proficiency in end-of-life skills will become increasingly important. \u003ci\u003eFast Facts for the Hospice Nurse: A Concise Guide to End-of-Life Care\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource that provides emotional, administrative, and palliative support, whether in a hospice, long-term care facility, or acute care setting. This vital go-to text clearly and concisely lays out not only how to care for patients facing end-of-life issues, but also how to engage in self-care and cope with occupational stress.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with an overview of hospice care, including its history and philosophy, this book offers a timeline of the growth of the hospice movement in the United States. Subsequent sections include up-to-date information on the clinical responsibilities of the hospice nurse in addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families in a culturally sensitive way. This book also outlines the administrative duties of the hospice nurse, including hospice documentation, a review of hospice regulations, and quality management. The closing section focuses on occupational stress in hospice nursing and how to engage in self-care. This text can serve as a useful clinical resource and also as a reference for nurses seeking hospice certification from the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganized within the context of the scope and standards of practice of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses key points about issues unique to hospice nursing and highlights evidence-based interventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses important Medicare regulations and reimbursement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers numerous clinical resources to assist with hospice nursing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes as a concise study resource for hospice nursing certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081333719280,"sku":"9780826131997","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780826131997_p0.jpg?v=1763755917","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780826131997","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}