Nurses deal with the final days - Stuff.co.nz

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Nurses deal with the final days Stuff.co.nz Gwen Singer, a palliative care nurse for South Auckland's Totara Hospice for 15 years, is visiting Enesi Puni, who is dying of prostate cancer. It's a cheerful encounter. "You live until you die," says Singer, by way of explanation. and more »

Duluth political pioneer Meg Bye enters hospice care - Duluth News Tribune

Duluth political pioneer Meg Bye enters hospice care Duluth News Tribune After being diagnosed with cancer five years ago, Bye has entered hospice care. (2007 file / News Tribune) Meg Bye was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2007, and she said she's done fighting it. The 69-year-old former Duluth city councilor and human ...

Nursing's External Advisory Board discusses changes, challenges in health care ... - College Misericordia

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Nursing's External Advisory Board discusses changes, challenges in health care ... College Misericordia “The values and beliefs of nursing as a humanistic service continue to embody the role of the professional nurse as a future leader,'' said Cynthia Mailloux, Ph.D., chair and professor of nursing at Misericordia University. “The nurse as a leader ...

Orleans Hospice honors volunteers - The Daily News Online

Orleans Hospice honors volunteers The Daily News Online Her dream of a hospice residence is now a reality.” Cora Goyette, director of development, said the day was very special, as it was at this occasion last year when Bruce Martin of Medina accepted the role of honorary chairman of the $2.2 million ... and more »

Senior Q&A: Aunt won't maintain no-liquid diet in nursing home - Daily News Transcript

Senior Q&A: Aunt won't maintain no-liquid diet in nursing home Daily News Transcript A: Unfortunately, hospice cannot send a nurse to change the dressings throughout the day. The dressings could be changed by a family member if someone was capable of taking on that role. A home health aide is not able to change the dressings –– it must ... and more »