Seven Keys to a Peaceful Passing: A Hospice Nurse's Step-by-Step Guide to Hospice

by Derek J. Flores, Jesse Sprague (Editor), Sierra Marie (Editor)

The idea of entering Hospice Care at the end of one’s life can be intimidating and even frightening, especially to those who don’t understand what Hospice is and how it should work for patients and families. If you or a loved one are facing an “End of Life” experience, Seven Keys to a Peaceful Passing provides a warm-hearted view on how to make the Hospice System function best. This easy-to-read roadmap guides you through important decisions which will help ensure a “Peaceful Passing”.
In Seven Keys to a Peaceful Passing, Derek J. Flores RN, an experienced Hospice Nurse in Colorado, provides a step-by-step guide which will arm you with the practical knowledge you need plus touching patient stories and Derek's own personal experiences with death and dying. Most importantly, Nurse Derek reveals the keys to navigating today’s healthcare environment to achieve the best “Hospice Experience” for a person approaching death. Passing from this life to the next can and should be a peaceful, painless, and beautiful journey.

Genres: Self Help

103 pages, Paperback

Published April 19, 2018

Reviews

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful insight into the world of hospice

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book after my mother transitioned through Hospice Care this past summer. Her cancer was so aggressive and her decline so rapid, that it made my head spin. Seven Keys was a powerful tool for me even after the fact. It helped me understand what was going on during my mother's final days, as well as the hard work being put in behind the scenes by our Hospice team.

This book was well written and is easy to follow. It is full of useful information and guidance for for families, patients and other healthcare workers who may someday be a part of the Hospice Journey.

[Jennifer Linde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read with simple explanations. This book was written for those who are caregivers for their family members or friends.

This book simply explains each piece of what hospice is. Everything from the definition of hospice, to the roles of each team member, and what the terms "transitioning" and "actively dying" is. The author also encourages the caregivers to be advocates for the person they are caring for.

[Angela Pontious · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hospice Nurse

This was such a good read, I recently switched gears from being a med/surg pediatric nurse to a hospice nurse, I feel this book will help me deliver compassionate care to my hospice patients! Thank you!

[Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short and precise book about what can be a very stressful and emotionally charged time in a person's or family's life. An interesting approach with a lot of practical and tactfully worded advise for the people directly involved in the hospice process.

[Itsjust Glow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful

I think it's a good introduction to hospice and how it's managed in different perspective. Good for nursing students or for families that are experiencing hospice for the first time.

[Max Gainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a retired RN going home from the hospital to receive hospice care. This book is an inspiration and a great practical guide to dealing with end of life issues.