Hospice Nurse Qualifications
Having a qualified, compassionate hospice nurse is essential for end of life care. Westlake Village Hospice has a talented staff of nurses that can make you as comfortable as possible and assist your family through this trying time. We take extraordinary steps to find you a hospice nurse who suits your needs and can give you the highest standard of care.
To become a hospice nurse, a person must become a Registered Nurse (RN) and may complete training in fields specific to hospice care. Hospice nurses typically have either an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or a Master’s Degree in Hospice and Palliative Nursing. The topics they have studied include: Anatomy and physiology, Pharmacology, Health assessment, Nursing skills and fundamentals, Medical and biological ethics, Geriatrics, and Psychology.
Trained Nurse
A trained hospice nurse is equipped to deal with any situation that may arise in the course of your care. They are adaptable and flexible, and react quickly to emergency situations. Hospice nurses work to maintain the patient’s comfort and quality of life as much as possible. They maintain compassionate communication between the patient, their family, and the attendant physicians. Nurses are instructed in high ethical standards that include seeking the patient’s consent for any treatment that is undertaken, and they are trained to alert the doctor when the patient’s physical condition changes.
At all times, your nurse will remain sympathetic and resilient, maintaining the physical and emotional stability required to face serious illness. At Westlake Village Hospice, you’re in good hands with our qualified, compassionate staff of nurses. Your comfort and happiness is our priority. Please contact us immediately if you are seeking hospice care for yourself or a loved one in Orange County, Oxnard, Valencia, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Culver City, Long Beach, Pasadena, Monrovia, Newhall, and surrounding areas. We will put you in touch with the best hospice nurse available.
How can I get started with hospice care for my loved one?
Please call us
818-644-5357 to discuss your loved one’s needs and schedule an assessment to determine eligibility and develop a personalized care plan.
