What Being a Hospice Nurse is Really Like

[@teamum7729]

One of the things I try to do each week is to make a lunch-to-go for the hospice nurse that visits my MIL. Since I know she’s arriving around the lunch hours and she has 6 patients a day she has to eat on the road like you do. We’ve become friends and I feel so grateful for the top shelf care she does for my loved one and our family, it’s the least I can do.

[@maggietaylor9475]

That’s very thoughtful of you and I’m sure it’s very much appreciated.

[@Valencenliberty]

Such a loving idea

[@PennySue]

Thanks for taking us along today. We all love and appreciate you! ❤

[@marty955]

When my father was on hospice 26 years ago they didn't educate us about anything. The night he could no longer swallow his meds and started the dying process we called them and they sent a nurse out. All she did was clean him up and didn't tell us anything about giving meds as suppositories. The case manager showed up the next morning and gave him meds that way which was news to us. It had been so long without meds they wore off before the dose she gave him kicked in. He was in agony for about10 minutes. I'm so glad things have changed and you take such wonderful care of your patients. You're one of the best! And thank you for these videos!

[@hospicenursejulie]

I'm so sorry for your experience- thank you for being here 💕💕💕💕💕

[@eddiemurphy6178]

He was in agony for about10 minutes.

[@billwlezien8859]

I’m currently back home in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with my brother and sister with our 94 year old mother who is actively dying. And if I hadn’t found you and your page I’d be a total wreck. The home she is in is run by the Sisters of St. Joseph and every nurse has been amazing in their care of my mom. They have explained every thing that is happening to my mom and not to worry because she is comfortable. Thank you Julie.

[@Lily-Loveberry]

Some of those family who have previously passed will be waiting for the person to transition and great them. It’s a wonderful reunion ❤

[@hospicenursejulie]

💕💕💕

[@lezup]

I like how when you said are they comfortable? Your phone had a perfectly timed ding. Thank you for taking us along as much as you could.

[@Janeburns-mi9dh]

What a great thing to do, Signing one of your books and trying to find a box library. You are a good person Julie

[@hospicenursejulie]

🥰🥰- thank you

[@karenlbellmont6560]

Just talked to my Mom about you. She went from radiological technician to nursing assistant in order to have children. She is amazing. So are you!!!❤❤❤😊

[@susanrosegale6646]

Thanks! I am buying your book. I lost two partners and my mother, and had the pleasure of working with Hospice nurses. Just love you guys so much!

[@hospicenursejulie]

Thank you so much for being here... and THERE 💕💕💕

[@markrunyon5524]

My Mom passed in a hospice facility,last April.She had dementia at 86 years old.Your video"s were a god send,thank you! I"m a control freak too,I totally get all that.I want to know EVERYTHING,before hand,no suprises!(a recovery thing,I guess}.

[@Valencenliberty]

That is me too

[@Julie-si3hi]

Thank you jukie and all hospice nurses. You are amazing. Our hospice nurse is awesome,we laugh,cry and she is so wonderful.

[@hospicenursejulie]

💕💕💕💕

[@melissazykan1476]

❤thank you for all you and all the Hospice Nurses out there do for our loved ones❤ My mom and I just got my dad placed in Hospice 2 weeks ago for end stage COPD. Prior to going into Hospice he was in the ICU and was told he would need to wear a Bi-pap mask pretty much all day every day for the rest of his life. His lungs and body could no longer expel the CO2. Well dad did not like the Bi-pap and it was decided he would rather have quality of life over quantity. So Hospice was decided. He is currently on 3L of oxygen. He is and has been bed bound for years due to neuropathy in his legs/feet. He has been getting small amount of morphine under his tongue for when the neuropathy pain gets very bad. It’s hard watching your parents age, but I am enjoying every moment I get with them.

[@marymadigan9707]

Nice video hopefully they will all meet up soon . Charting would give anyone a headache. Have a fantastic weekend nurse Julie 😊

[@andrewclarke3622]

Thanks for the videos and information.

[@jeanavis1489]

You are amazing. I had to work with hospice when my mother passed. She was only on hospice for a week or so. Keep up the good work. You are a blessing for your patients and their families. I also get major headaches. I have found that chugging a Coke will help. I also use Imitrex for the bad migraines. I have kept track of my headaches and a couple of triggers are: change in barometric pressure, stress and being hungry in the morning. I hope you get your headaches under control. Have a great weekend.

[@hospicenursejulie]

Thank you so much- I always like here what others do about their headaches 💕💕💕

[@marciadichiara5688]

Love u back Julie for what I do. Had hospice for my sister and mom and dad. Wonderful service ❤

[@jenninesutton7274]

I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love, kindness and respect. Your videos have helped me prepare for the passing of my mother-in-law, who passed away in a hospice last Thursday. The final days are confronting, and I sincerely say that you helped me to expect what I would see and support my family through the process.

[@MsArizonaGrown]

My husband gets migraines and he always sees improvement when he cuts back on sugar and processed food. ♡

[@hospicenursejulie]

Thank you 💕💕💕💕

[@Collin-k1i]

Try seeing a chiropractor for those head and neck issues. Really enjoy your videos. They are so edumacashunal!

[@greenbeagle13]

I have so much respect for Hospice nurses.... ❤❤❤❤

[@shannonwadsworth3480]

Wish I had found you before 2021 that is all I have to say! So could have used you in my life back then ❤❤❤

[@MissBlue8u]

Absolutely love that you put your book in a LFL ❤

[@danielleteems1198]

I love how real this video is!!

[@Janeburns-mi9dh]

So glad you have a channel. 😊

[@Gardendreamsforme]

I have 3 daughters who are RNs and charting is the most time consuming for sure.

[@tabcan]

I'm glad you turn the music down low. It doesn't add anything. Thanks.

[@mircat28]

Not everybody hates it!

[@karenlbellmont6560]

I work in logistics and you are driving and have your stops and everything else throughout day, plus charting. I hop in bath and soak in lavender oil after all of that.

[@NormanChester882]

Healing and health and strength to endure to you in Jesus name, God bless Julie

[@EastStarc]

Hey Julie I like watching your content. Headaches can stem from low immunity. Caffeine is bad for headaches and can trigger another one. Eating clean healthy foods can reset the immunity along with nutrients. I just wanted to share because I like you a lot. I'm 62 and healthy active and used to have headaches years ago. I gave up lots in exchange for longevity happiness. Oh my it's worth it. 💟😊

[@lauraarzola]

As with another commentor, I find the music intrusive. I also would've liked to have a full screen picture rather than the narrow one. But these are minor issues. Thank you for these wonderful and informative videos, Julie. My partner of 12 years died on Halloween after being in a home with dementia for 45 days. The hospice people were fantastic and made all the difference. The hospice nurse was with me when I came in to say goodbye to him. She helped me. She made phone calls for me. She made it all so much easier when I was completely out of it. I am so appreciative of the hospice program and of course, the hospice people and most specifically this individual nurse who did so much to help me in my beloved's last days.

[@hospicenursejulie]

Thank you for the input 🥰🥰. I recorded vertically (bc it's easier on my phone).... but I get it 🙈😖

[@Valencenliberty]

I wish i had someone who cared when i needed it. The man I loved since 17 both of us were 17 passed Nov 4/23 Since he and I only found each other last few years His family did not recognize me as anything It is very difficult for me. I am totally lost as we were begin our lives together

[@lauraarzola]

@ So sorry you are going through this. It feels so lonely when your partner dies. Give yourself time. Take it easy. Be gentle with yourself. Slowly, you will start to heal, and it won't feel as bad as it does now. You are not alone. If you let it flow within you and don't stuff it down you will find that you will gradually heal and be able to face life once again. Trust the process.

[@RSZulu]

My Brother started Hospice today. He has Parkinson's. He can't swallow or talk anymore. Horrible disease

[@karenlbellmont6560]

I'm glad you are there for him.

[@KimtheElder]

🤍🕊

[@LiLaLizzy8]

Is he on tube feeds? If he is suffering very badly an option would be VSED of he can't take that anymore. There is a video on that on the channel. A member of my family suffers very badly, too. I am so sorry

[@kookykreek]

I feel for you. My sister started hospice last week. She has frontotemporal dementia. She also can’t talk and can’t swallow. My sister hasn’t spoken in about a year. I agree with you, horrible disease! Hugs.

[@Valencenliberty]

Sending u love

[@nansea9691]

That was great!! Do it more often? ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hospicenursejulie]

Sure!!

[@nansea9691]

Yay! 🥰

[@Indianaparadise]

I totally believe they way you do Julie ❤ I think we meet our loved ones we haven’t seen in a while when we pass ❤

[@ginaalwaysavip1177]

When my dad passed back in 2018 being in the military for many years he didn't have medicare..very rare but my daughter and I took care of him...Their are those with no Medicare or medicaid

[@fluteloops22]

Every veteran deserves better care I’m sorry to hear that ❤

[@danielhiggins225]

God ❤bless you ❤

[@markspradlin5981]

Good evening nurse Julie

[@Caragh-p5l]

Good Girl❤🎉😊

[@Listeningears36]

Great videos thank you for tkaing the time to share. Please please please could you take off the background music I am sure you are aware how many people have hearing issues. We really do want to hear you!!

[@constancevanhoof8909]

Hey Julie- When you mentioned having neck pain as you were leaned over your computer it made me wonder if that’s the connection. I often stand at work to do my charting with my laptop on a shelf or fling cabinet. And I try to move and stretch as much as I can. Thank you for all you do! 💕 Hospice Assistant Constance

[@jodit1]

I had daily headaches until prescribed nortriptyline. I guess as an antidepressant it's not very effective. However, for headaches, it's great. I've suggested it to others and it has been helpful.

[@maggietaylor9475]

I get migraines - I’m in the uk - and I take Sumatriptan along with a coffee which is supposed to hasten the effect of the meds. I don’t know if you can get Sumatriptan in the States, but it’s an absolute life saver for me.

[@66NEETS]

I need help, my mom left the hospital to go on hospice w no nutrition due to her swallowing issue from the stroke. We waited four hours for hospice nurse to come and in the interim mom was able to finally raise her left arm which was paralyzed from the stroke last Thursday and she started to swallow ! I’m now thinking she needs to get off of hospice and be evaluated to see if she’s regaining her left side and swallowing but I feel like nobody cares or is listening!! They’re not compassionate they’re basically like ghouls trying giving up ! Help me pls idk what to do 💔

[@kadeendallas5470]

Hi Julie. Hospice nurse here. What EMR do you use? Your day looks like my days. I also like to see the patient's closest to my home. But I definitely hate leaving charting till the end, but if I do I lounge on the couch n chart and snack. Because I never get lunch 😅

[@Tecproductions]

Hi, weird question if I may? I mostly watch you on KZbin. Uh. With respect to all, have you ever encountered a hospice situation with a mentally disabled person? Is that person aware of what’s happening and what’s going to happen? I was driving today and saw a familiar face from 20+ years ago. She was/is one of those mentally challenged individuals. She looked at me almost as if she recognized me. So I just wasn’t sure if she does remember me. And so it got me thinking about death. And wondering if they realize that they’re getting older. Not even sure if you’ll see this but thanks for reading

[@robinromine8158]

Blue skies. I'm jealous.

[@denisebucknall1591]

❤❤

[@suesmith3744]

I have osteoarthritis, cervical and lumbar stenosis and fibromyalgia. The headaches from the cervical stenosis are unbearable .

[@idahopreps4242]

I used to have bad daily headaches. Cut out sugar and wheat products...headaches are gone.

[@hospicenursejulie]

Wow- thank you!! I'll look into it

[@rogerelliott1546]

Love what you do but the music in this on is off putting. Would rather no sound track at all but that's just me.

[@hospicenursejulie]

Thank you 💕💕💕💕

[@Caragh-p5l]

Well then, I must be in heaven because I. See an angel, and her name is Nurse Julie AK.A. You❤

[@hospicenursejulie]

😆😆😆

[@tereacasey5441]

My husband is 76 years old and his doctor called hospice because he takes a lot of naps and his heart is enlarged and weak and he just went through lung cancer treatments He sleeps and watches TV alot and that's not like him.he told the nurse from hospice he didn't need them just yet and I really don't know when that comes or when I need to call them

[@tereacasey5441]

I need advice

[@Lisa71.]

I've heard magnesium helps headaches. Do you know if that's true? Anyway, I hope you enjoyed your weekend.

[@Caragh-p5l]

Hey gorgeous❤🎉😊

[@walterfink9782]

Thank you for this interesting reversed video.

[@kerribraun4439]

I have Seizuresas a result of a brain injury I have an emergency supply of out of adding case. I have seizure symptoms

[@Red23165]

Hello I subscribe 😊

[@batbarasobczak351]

You don't get a chance to know your patients. "Hallo, nice to meet you. Then soon after, .... see yah, bye, bye, patient. 🖐

[@MariaMorrell-icxc]

So glad the diet Coke helps with your headache! 👍🏼 I really appreciate your videos.

[@foreverglow5685]

Your headaches are caused by dropping from Heaven.Keep those wings safe !

[@hospicenursejulie]

😆😆😇😇😇

[@lynneperras1727]

Does the fact that you might end up like this bother you? How do you feel about your own death which will come eventually one way or another ?

[@kerribraun4439]

I don't work but as soon as I come home.I take off my pants.Because nobody needs to wear pants

[@samuelbrown-xi8eq]

Hey Julie, I just heard your video of the patient you had that said to you if only I had known, when he died. When you were sitting in the car. This is so beautiful. I just came across a video about people who medically die but come back and their experiences of being dead. Thought you may he interested. John burke talks about peoples testimonies. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnmWlomcZahkh7sfeature=shared

[@Valencenliberty]

Julie i have a question for u. Would like to ask u privately. I asked it here a few months ago received no answer. I would like a professional answer

[@Caragh-p5l]

C. s. c Clean. safe. comfortable Nurse Julie caffeine does not help headaches. I.e. Coffee.😊❤🎉 Love what you do. Thank you for what you do. Thank you for being you. I love you even though I don't know you. I still love you, Tee Hee

[@hospicenursejulie]

😆😆😆- thank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Caragh-p5l]

@hospicenursejulie No thank you

[@MaryWallace-wv2bn]

For your neck pain Stop using a pillow

[@hospicenursejulie]

But hoowwwwww 😖😖😖

[@idurham100]

Girl....BOTOX ....actually Dysport!! Love love it! No more migrants. The end. Insurance covers it. LOVE Dysport OVER Botox! Works faster and last longer for me!

[@DiRay62]

Laughing about all the medical advice you’re getting. I bet you know more than all of them, but I guess it’s the thought that counts.

[@schellingrs]

Man. Getting old sucks big time.

[@Heidi.lin...69]

I have chronic kidney failure affects my lymph nodes thyroid I VOTED but it was 80 degrees in upstate NY. Last night was rough its going to take a couple of days to rebound. THANK THE LORD Trump won i have hope

[@christamcclellan]

Dear Nurse Julie: How many patients a day would you say is typical to see? It seems our hospice company is overwhelmed with patients.💔❤️‍🩹