“Why did you hate working in the hospital?”

About Nurse Hadley:

Hadley Vlahos resides outside of New Orleans with her husband and three children. With eight years of experience as a registered nurse, including six years devoted to hospice care, she has gained profound insights into the field of healthcare. Online, she is affectionately known as "Nurse Hadley," where she shares heartfelt stories from her experiences as a hospice nurse.

Beyond her nursing career, Hadley has achieved literary success as the author of the instant New York Times bestseller, "The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments" published by Ballantine/PRH.

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[NurseHadley]

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[rae]

My grandma was on hospice and because of the work of people like you she was able to pass peacefully with a dear friend next to her.

[charlenemyers]

As a nurse of 17 yrs, I so approve this unfortunate message. It's not for the faint of heart, and the money doesn't talk to you when you're burned out.😢

[bec]

I lost my son in 2022, his last 1.5 weeks of his life he had the greatest hospice nurses, who were not only there for Matthew but for me too. I thank god for all his nurses. They ASK him any questions they had, they didn't ignore him they treated him with love and respect.

[sjchxhtriskit]

My great grandma passed away just this morning. She went to the hospital just over a week ago and only 2 visitors were allowed in but they broke rules and allowed us all in and I got to see her one last time. Forever grateful for that nurse

[jennarobinson]

I am a Respiratory Therapist. I remember the very first time we withdrew care on a pediatric patient. I remember walking into the room where my patient was surrounded by her whole family and having to remove the breathing tube and turn off the ventilator knowing she would die within minutes. It was the worst thing I had ever had to do and I did it with tears falling down my face. Later that night, my patients mother came to console ME. I asked for her forgiveness and explained it was my first time… and she hugged me and told me to never lose my compassion because it touched her to her heart that I cared so deeply for her child.

[vyl]

my dad passed away 13 days ago and when he did, the hospice nurses let me scream and cry on their shoulders. they also made everything painless for him, and he was surrounded by family. thank you and other hospice nurses for what you do

Recently lost my husband and am so glad he was on hospice at home. They controlled his pain. His nurse was fabulous.

[fuubrjq]

This is exactly why I kept my mom at home and had hospice care. She died peacefully in her bed last Christmas with my sister and I holding her hands. Hospice nurses are the best❤️

[froggyvibes]

Sometimes a painless death is a better option than a painful life ❤

[melissagallagherr]

I held my mums hand after she unexpectedly went into cardiac arrest one morning, my heart was breaking but I stroked her hair, kissed her on the forehead and thanked her for raising me to be who I am. This was almost 13 years ago, I was 16 and surprisingly so level headed. She had myself and my brother while she passed until the paramedics came. I miss her every single day ❤

[AELDODFM]

My grandpa passed while in hospice and although the whole house was screaming, I was only crying of pain. I knew he had left peacefully once he took his last breath. He finally got to see his parents again. This, this is what I want to do when I'm older.

[Itscomplicateddddd]

My pop had palliative care checking up on him in his last few days and he had a several medications ones to calm nerves, settle his mind, manage the pain and a couple more. Because of this he was able to have all of his living relatives apart from two grandsons all sitting around him

[krb]

Let’s be clear, at 98 yo the doctor should have addressed DNR/comfort care with the family. Such a difference between prolonging life and prolonging death

[abc-gvry]

My dad never worked in hospice, but he is a nurse. He told me that when a patient is going to die, it's best to give them whatever medication they need to ease their suffering. Sometimes the medication goes above the survivable limit, but what matters is that they're not in pain.

[elisamarie]

I'm so thankful for Hospice nurses! They are true angels on earth. When my beloved mother-in-law passed away, she passed so peacefully with me, my husband, and our daughter holding her hands. The hospice nurse prepared us for everything that would happen. We were not surprised, and most importantly we got to love on mom until her last breath.

[olivinesaudade]

my mom started (I think) in ER but from there she did the babies and deliveries, then side teaching for nursing classes. she moved to head nurse (coordinator) for a psych ward, and now she has done hospice for 3 years and loves it. It's sad hearing that a patient has passed but the families always say she helped make the whole ending that much easier and more peaceful.

[graciehp]

Beautiful. I’m so glad there are nurses like you. When my moms mom was dying from cancer in 1982, home hospice was new. And they lived in a smaller town. Her husband was determined and finally found the one nurse who knew what he wanted. They made it possible for her to die at home surrounded with family.

[melonmia]

People like you gave my grandpa peace. Thank you for the work you do.

[kimberlypride]

I love being a hospice nurse. It is such a privilege to walk those last days, weeks or months with families. Our team provides medical, spiritual and psychological support. Doctors need to refer to hospice more often than they do.