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SCC launches Practical Nursing Program for high schoolers
07/22/25 at 03:00 AMSCC launches Practical Nursing Program for high schoolers The Mount Airy News, Dobson, NC; Press Release; 7/19/25 Surry Community College is implementing a Practical Nursing program designed specifically for high school students. This initiative allows students to earn healthcare certifications, gain hands-on experience, and enter the workforce sooner —all while completing their high school education. This program offers a wide range of benefits for students and the community. High school students can simultaneously earn college credit and professional credentials through dual enrollment, setting them on a direct path toward a career in nursing.
Carter, Bera introduce bill to strengthen palliative and hospice care workforce
07/21/25 at 03:00 AMCarter, Bera introduce bill to strengthen palliative and hospice care workforce United States Representative Buddy Carter, Washington, DC; Press Release; 7/17/25Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) today introduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), bipartisan legislation to invest in training, education, and research for the palliative care and hospice workforce, allowing more practitioners to enter these in-demand fields. ... "As a pharmacist, I understand the toll burnout takes on the health care industry, and I am committed to bolstering the workforce so nurses, doctors, and all health care workers can continue to pursue their passion for helping others,” said Rep. Carter. "As a doctor, I know how important it is to provide patients with comfort, clarity, and support when they’re facing serious illness,” said Rep. Bera. “The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act is a smart, bipartisan step to ensure more health care professionals are trained to deliver this kind of care."Editor's Note: Bravo to this pharmacist and physician bipartisan team for introducing this bill. Go to the article and scroll down to this press release's long list of "Supporting Organizations."
Effectiveness of an educational intervention in enhancing end-of-life care understanding and decision-making in African Americans
07/19/25 at 03:30 AMEffectiveness of an educational intervention in enhancing end-of-life care understanding and decision-making in African AmericansPalliative & Supportive Care; Delicia Pruitt, Megan Reilly, Stephen Zyzanski, Neli Ragina; 7/25AA [African American] patients are more likely than other ethnic groups to choose life-sustaining measures at the end of their lives, leading to patients not receiving care to help them die peacefully. This decision is partly based on lack of knowledge of the available EOL [end of life] care options. An educational tool like the one developed in this study may be helpful and lessen the time of education so that physicians can answer questions at the end of the session and empower individuals and communities to take an active role in creating a culture of wellness at the EOL and decreasing morbidity.
BAYADA, ECPI University partner to alleviate nursing shortage with joint training, $355,000 in scholarships
07/15/25 at 03:00 AMBAYADA, ECPI University partner to alleviate nursing shortage with joint training, $355,000 in scholarships NBC News KXAN, Columbia, SC; by ECPI University; 7/9/25 BAYADA Home Health Care, the nation's largest independent, nonprofit home health care provider with a legacy of 50 years of compassionate, excellent, and reliable care, has granted ECPI University $355,000 to help combat the nursing shortage in South Carolina. The state is hurtling toward the fourth largest shortage of registered nurses in the US, with over 19% of positions unfilled by 2037, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration. BAYADA and ECPI University have joined forces to educate and train aspiring nurses with a new scholarship program. Nursing students at ECPI University's Columbus campus who work 20 hours per week at BAYADA are eligible to receive up to $10,000 in scholarship funds toward their pursuit of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) certifications through BAYADA's Advance to LPN Scholarship Program.
Palliative care education in pediatric cardiology fellowships: A survey of program directors
07/12/25 at 03:40 AMPalliative care education in pediatric cardiology fellowships: A survey of program directorsPediatric Cardiology; Lesje DeRose, Sarah Godfrey, Shabnam Peyvandi, Nicole M. Cresalia, Jill M. Steiner, Emily Morell; 6/25 Our survey demonstrated a wide range of PC [palliative care] educational practices among categorical pediatric cardiology fellowship programs. While most programs provided some form of PC education to their fellows, the amount and modality varied widely between programs, from very minimal PC exposure to required core PC rotations. Almost half of the participating PDs [program directors] reported dissatisfaction with the current amount of PC education in their fellowship programs. Programs such as VitalTalk (www.vitaltalk.org) and other (both in-person or virtual) modules have been utilized in other training environments with improvement in trainee comfort in PC topics, including CardioTalk for adult cardiology trainees. Didactic-based curricula in PC topics, such as mental health and ethics, have also been shown to help providers gain confidence in PC domains.
HPCC strengthens commitment to DEIB across credentialing programs
07/11/25 at 03:00 AMHPCC strengthens commitment to DEIB across credentialing programs Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association / Foundation / Credentialing Center (HPNA/HPNF/HPCC); Press Release; 7/10/25 In 2025, the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) has continued its implementation of strategic initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across its credentialing programs. From in-depth exam item reviews to national outreach and inclusive resource development, HPCC remains committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity in all certification processes. The following strategic initiatives reflect the progress HPCC has made and showcase the future direction of its DEIB efforts. ... This work is part of HPCC’s broader goal to strengthen the inclusivity of its credentialing programs. As HPCC explores the expansion of DIF analyses across additional certification exams, the organization remains rooted in its mission.
‘Family’s Voice Diary’ improved support for caregivers of patients at the end of life
07/09/25 at 03:00 AM‘Family’s Voice Diary’ improved support for caregivers of patients at the end of life Oncology Nurse; by Ryner Lai; 7/1/25 The authors of this study sought to understand the challenges that caregivers face when a patient is approaching end of life. For this study, they worked with bereaved relatives, members of the public, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to develop the Family’s Voice Diary (FVD), an initiative that allowed participants to freely express their thoughts regarding end-of-life care and the role of caregivers. ... These interviews illuminated some of the challenges that were faced when providing end-of-life care. For example, families expressed a lack of knowledge regarding what “normal” dying looks like and they wanted more support from healthcare staff, but were reluctant to ask or didn’t know how to approach the subject. Healthcare professionals themselves appeared to be reluctant to discuss matters associated with death.
Palliative care knowledge, attitudes, and self-competence of nurses working in hospital settings
07/05/25 at 03:20 AMPalliative care knowledge, attitudes, and self-competence of nurses working in hospital settingsJournal of Palliative Care; Mona Ibrahim Hebeshy, PhD, RN; Darcy Copeland, PhD, RN; 6/25With the growing need to integrate palliative care into healthcare systems, nurses in hospital settings often provide care for patients with life-limiting conditions, many of whom lack formal education in palliative care. [Conclusions:] Nurses generally feel competent; however, they often lack confidence in addressing patients’ social and spiritual needs. They experienced unease when discussing death and exhibited paternalistic attitudes. Significant differences were found in educational background, nursing experience, personal caregiving experience, and practice setting. Positive correlations exist between attitudes, knowledge, and self-competence, indicating that greater knowledge and competence were associated with better attitudes toward end-of-life care.
A narrative review of clinicians’ perspectives on palliative care for advanced liver disease
06/28/25 at 03:05 AMA narrative review of clinicians’ perspectives on palliative care for advanced liver diseaseCurrent Hepatology Reports; Nicholas Hoppmann, Susan Feldman, Aidan Warner; 6/25 Integration of PC [palliative care] services for patients with ALD [advanced liver disease] is complicated by an unpredictable disease course and lack of comprehensive understanding of PC services across healthcare systems. In our current early stage of integration, clinicians’ perspectives highlight two major steps forward on the path to robust PC integration including increasing medical education on PC broadly and within hepatology to dispel misconceptions and provide skills to deliver primary PC as well as increasing collaboration between hepatology and specialty PC tailored to fit individual practice settings.Assitant editor's note: Perhaps the unpredictability of advanced liver disease is exactly why palliative care could be helpful. This may serve as a fruitful opportunity for PC programs to educate hepatologists.
Examining education models for clinical staff working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in hospice and palliative care: A narrative literature review
06/21/25 at 03:25 AMExamining education models for clinical staff working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in hospice and palliative care: A narrative literature reviewAmerican Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care; Caitlyn M Moore; 5/25Despite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living longer with serious illness, healthcare professionals report inadequate training in this area. Additionally, IDD specialists consistently express discomfort and limited knowledge regarding HAPC [hospice and palliative care]. Findings indicate that while several studies demonstrate positive outcomes regarding knowledge, self-efficacy, and satisfaction among participants, there is a lack of standardized training and patient-centered metrics. Existing interventions largely focused on improving the knowledge of IDD staff regarding HAPC, with limited attention given to educating HAPC professionals on the nuances and complexities needs of people with IDD. This review underscores the importance of developing and implementing evidence-based and standardized training programs that encompass the needs of both HAPC and IDD specialists.
From burnout to belonging: Creating space for grief in clinical education
06/20/25 at 03:00 AMFrom burnout to belonging: Creating space for grief in clinical education American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Journals Blog; by Rachita Gupta; 6/16/25 ... While significant progress has been made in addressing burnout and emotional distress in medicine, and in incorporating these topics into medical education, many clinicians remain hesitant and uncertain about how to address grief and distress from patient care in day-to-day clinical practice. This uncertainty exists both in terms of their own experiences and, even more so, in supporting trainees. A lack of emotional processing in these difficult situations can accelerate burnout and further disconnect clinicians from the humanism and vulnerability that are intrinsic to the privilege of practicing medicine. ... The recently published Hospital Pediatrics article by Bloomhardt et al, “Good Grief? Introducing the TEARS Framework for Educator to Support Learners Experiencing Grief,” (10.1542/hpeds.2024-008096) addresses the hesitancy many clinicians experience when assessing learners’ emotional processing during or after distressing patient cases by introducing the TEARS framework. ...Editor's Note: See a related post in today's newsletter, "“Her toes fell off into my hand”: 50 moments that changed healthcare workers forever."
Sky Harbor program teaches TSA to help passengers with dementia. It's the 1st of its kind in U.S.
06/18/25 at 03:00 AMSky Harbor program teaches TSA to help passengers with dementia. It's the 1st of its kind in U.S. 91.5 KJZZ Phoenix; by Kathy Ritchie; 6/17/25 For the first time anywhere in the U.S., Transportation Security Administration officers at Sky Harbor Airport are learning how to help travelers living with dementia. "So during this simulation, we're going to be wearing sunglasses, headphones, and both pairs of gloves," said Calli Carlson with Hospice of the Valley during a recent training session. "It's going to be about an 8-minute experience. So those headphones are going to tell you what to do with your blue bag. Do the best that you can." She’s leading the agents in a simulation so they experience what it's like to have dementia. "So this interactive Dementia Moments training is one of the first trainings that has been provided to TSA agents." This simulation uses special glasses that impair vision, headphones to mimic audio distortion and gloves which affect dexterity.Editor's Note: Bravo! Do you provide any similar type of training for your employees and volunteers, designed to simulate contexts and interactions with persons with dementia? Surely, you can!
Integrating psychotherapeutic concepts to enhance serious illness communication: Assessment of a model curriculum
06/14/25 at 03:45 AMIntegrating psychotherapeutic concepts to enhance serious illness communication: Assessment of a model curriculumJournal of Palliative Medicine; Danielle Chammas, Keri Brenner, Amanda Moment, Sarah E. Byrne-Martelli, Leah B. Rosenberg, Daniel Shalev; 5/25 Serious illness communication training often focuses on sharing medical information, discussing goals of care, and supporting patients and caregivers. Few communication frameworks explicitly integrate psychosocial concepts to improve therapeutic efficacy. Using Kern’s six-step curriculum development model, we created an interactive workshop focused on psychological formulation and countertransference. Results: Satisfaction was high (92% satisfied or highly satisfied), and most participants reported meaningful impact on their clinical practice (89%), teaching (93%), and team collaboration (93%) at eight-week follow-up. Conclusions: A multisite, half-day workshop significantly enhanced palliative care clinicians’ knowledge and perceived application of core psychotherapeutic concepts.
Celebrating Father’s Day when Dad is on hospice
06/13/25 at 03:00 AMCelebrating Father’s Day when Dad is on hospice Roze Room Hospice, Culver City, CA; retrieved from www.rozeroom.org on 6/12/25Father’s Day is often synonymous with backyard cookouts, gifts, cards and large family gatherings. Honoring your father or a father figure means celebrating the role this important person has played in your life. It can be a sentimental day where we slow down and consider the gift this person has been in our lives. But if your father is in hospice care, Father’s Day can take on even more significance. You may believe the day will be filled with sadness and unease. But truly capturing this day will be a gift to your dad and all those who love him. Here are five ways to celebrate Father’s Day when your dad is on hospice.
Four Seasons offers virtual dementia training
06/12/25 at 03:00 AMFour Seasons offers virtual dementia training Four Seasons, Flat Rock, NC; Press Release; 6/10/25 Four Seasons is excited to now offer Virtual Dementia Training to the community! The Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) is a patented, ground-breaking, and evidence-based method of building a greater understanding of dementia. This training will be provided free for community groups or faith-based communities. There is a cost for external healthcare staff training. Learn more or schedule a training by contacting Mary Jo Powers (Four Seasons Director of Home Care) or Jenny Martin (Four Seasons Home Care Recruitment & Training Coordinator) at 828.696.0946 or HomeCareVM@FourSeasonsCFL.org. ... “Virtual Dementia Training helps caregivers better understand what their patients’ and loved ones’ lives are like. The training helps foster empathy and patience to ensure the best care and quality of life for those living with dementia. We are honored to bring this impactful training to our communities,” says Dr. Ruth Thomson, DO, MBA, HMDC, FAAHPM, FACOI, Four Seasons Chief Medical Officer.
Implementing palliative care in nursing homes: A podcast with Connie Cole, Kathleen Unroe, and Cari Levy
06/10/25 at 03:00 AMImplementing palliative care in nursing homes: A podcast with Connie Cole, Kathleen Unroe, and Cari Levy GeriPal; podcast by Connie Cole, Kathleen Unroe and Cari Levy; 6/5/25 Consider this: the majority of the 1.4 million adults residing in U.S. nursing homes grapple with serious illnesses, and roughly half experience dementia. Many also suffer from distressing symptoms like pain. In addition, about 25% of all deaths in the United States occur within these facilities. Despite these substantial needs, specialized palliative care beyond hospice is rare in nursing homes. Furthermore, only about half of nursing home residents nearing the end of life receive hospice care. So, how can we improve palliative care for individuals in nursing homes? [This] podcast explores this crucial question with three leading experts: Connie Cole, Kathleen Unroe, and Cari Levy.
A single academic site study of five years evaluating pharmacy students’ palliative care clinical reasoning using Script Concordance Testing
06/07/25 at 03:40 AMA single academic site study of five years evaluating pharmacy students’ palliative care clinical reasoning using Script Concordance TestingAmerican Journal of Hospice ad Palliative Medicine; Florence Labrador, PharmD-c; Kyle P. Edmonds, MD, FAAHPM; Toluwalase A. Ajayi, MD, FAAP, FAAHPM; Rabia S. Atayee, PharmD, BCPS, APh, FAAHPM; 5/25This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a Pain and Palliative Care elective didactic course on enhancing clinical reasoning skills among Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students using the Script Concordance Test (SCT). The elective course was offered six times, covering various palliative care topics such as opioid management, procedural pain, and end-of-life care. The study found a statistically significant improvement in SCT scores from pre- to post-course assessments ... This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a targeted palliative care elective in improving clinical reasoning skills among pharmacy students.
Describing the impact of physician end-of-life communication training on simulated stress using a novel stress marker
06/07/25 at 03:20 AMDescribing the impact of physician end-of-life communication training on simulated stress using a novel stress marker American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine; by Amy H. J. Wolfe, MD, MEd, Pamela S. Hinds, PhD, RN, FAAN, Adre J. du Plessis, MD, Heather Gordish-Dressman, PhD, and Lamia Soghier, MD, MEd-2; 3/25/25 Introduction: Empathetic end-of-life (EOL) communication is important for high quality pediatric patient and family outcomes. Trainees may have limited exposure and training in caring for patients at EOL which may impact communication-related stress. ... Conclusions: Pediatric residents report limited opportunities to communicate with patients/families at EOL, which may impact stress responses when communicating life-altering news to families. Simulated communication encounters can be designed to evoke subjective and objective stress which can be measured using novel technology and may help address limited EOL opportunities.
An end-of-life nursing education consortium (ELNEC) regional approach to integrating primary palliative care in nursing education
06/07/25 at 03:15 AMAn end-of-life nursing education consortium (ELNEC) regional approach to integrating primary palliative care in nursing educationJournal of Professional Nursing; Toni L Glover, Olga Ehrlich, Andra Davis, Megan Lippe, Carrie L Cormack, Theresa Jizba, Amanda J Kirkpatrick, Susan Meskis; May-June 2025With the concurrent movement toward competency-based nursing education and the incorporation of Hospice, Palliative, and Supportive Care as one of the four spheres of care in the latest AACN [American Association of Colleges of Nursing] Essentials, nurse educators face a myriad of challenges in incorporating palliative care content into undergraduate and graduate curricula. The challenges include: a lack of faculty expertise in palliative care education; a lack of administrative or faculty support to include primary palliative care content in nursing curricula; a lack of evidence-based teaching strategies on primary palliative care nursing education; and, a lack of funding to support the development of robust, evidence-based strategies to strengthen primary palliative care nursing education. The purpose of this article is to describe an innovative regional approach advancing primary palliative care nursing education. To ensure nursing students are practice-ready, both undergraduate and graduate programs must provide education that builds knowledge and competency in primary palliative nursing care.
AMA advocacy: Graduate Medical Education and student loans
06/05/25 at 03:00 AMAMA advocacy: Graduate Medical Education and student loans American Medical Association; 6/3/25 The American Medical Association is committed to supporting medical students and residents as they attend school and enter their training years. As part of this the AMA believes that the cost of a medical education should never pose a barrier to a career in medicine and has long-standing concerns about the high and increasing costs of medical education and supports efforts to ensure that individuals are offered fair loan terms and are provided with the ability to make meaningful progress towards paying off their student loans. In alignment with this, the AMA collaborates with our partners in the Federation of Medicine, and engages in consistent and ongoing advocacy work in the public- and private-, to ease the financial burden medical students, residents and physicians by: ...
Hawai'i Pacific University alumni join forces to build a pioneering palliative care team for student excellence
06/05/25 at 03:00 AMHawai'i Pacific University alumni join forces to build a pioneering palliative care team for student excellence Special to The 'Ohana - HPU's Daily News, Honolulu, HI; 6/3/25 A group of HPU alumni from the nursing, social work, public health and business administration programs ... will be working towards steering a newly established palliative care team at HPU to assist nursing students, social workers and public health students to play an important role in understanding palliative care, hospice and communication with family and survivors. The team will play a role in setting up clinical placements in the community at St. Francis Palliative Care Units and Hospice, to give our nursing students invaluable hands-on experience in providing compassionate care for patients with serious and life-limiting illnesses. HPU Assistant Professor Joy Bliss, Ph.D., will also be designing simulations for “effective listening and communication skills,” to enhance student’s performance and skills in grief and this specialty of nursing. ... This initiative is not only an opportunity to strengthen the clinical training of nursing students, but also an essential step forward in improving the availability and quality of palliative care in Hawaiʻi.
‘A missed opportunity’ for small systems needing nurses
05/29/25 at 03:00 AM‘A missed opportunity’ for small systems needing nurse Becker's Clinical Leadership; by Mariah Taylor; 5/8/25 In February, South Dakota officials approved the state’s first registered nursing apprenticeship program through Huron Regional Medical Center. The apprenticeship is designed to attract English-as-a-second language nurses into the field, Sioux Falls Live reported May 7. The program was started by Norma Torres Ortiz, RN, a travel nurse contracted with Avera Health who works part time at the Huron Regional Medical Center. Ms. Ortiz is originally from Puerto Rico where she worked as a nurse. When she moved to the U.S., she found herself struggling to pass the NCLEX and find a nursing job due to language barriers. ... Large systems are building international nursing programs that recruit and hire nurses through work visas; however, smaller systems don’t have the funds to hire large numbers of international nurses through an agency. This is where a nurse apprenticeship program can fill the gap. Huron Regional Medical Center launched its practical nursing apprenticeship in 2018. ...
The Mentorship Model: Cultivating resilience and leadership in palliative care pharmacy
05/27/25 at 03:00 AMThe Mentorship Model: Cultivating resilience and leadership in palliative care pharmacy Pharmacy Times; by Alana Hippensteele; 5/22/25 Key Takeaways
Primary mental health competencies for hospice and palliative medicine physicians: A Delphi study
05/27/25 at 03:00 AMPrimary mental health competencies for hospice and palliative medicine physicians: A Delphi studyJournal of Pain and Symptom Management; by Lisa Podgurski, Danielle Chammas, Keri O Brenner, Leah B Rosenberg, Neha G Goyal, Maria I Lapid, Sue E Morris, William F Pirl, Bridget Sumser, Benjamin W Thompson, Lindsey Wright, and Daniel Shalev; 5/20/25 Objectives: To establish and prioritize 'primary mental health competencies' for specialist hospice and palliative medicine physicians using expert consensus methods. Results: The expert panel proposed 68 competencies divided into: (A) psychological foundations of serious illness care, (B) diagnosis and management of mental health disorders in serious illness, and (C) systems-based practice. After first-round voting, 23 competencies were recirculated for a second vote. Following second-round voting, 32 competencies were included in the final list: 7 from part A, 20 from part B, and 5 from part C.
UAB resident leaders complete Chief Residents Leadership Development Workshop
05/26/25 at 03:00 AMUAB resident leaders complete Chief Residents Leadership Development Workshop UAB Medicine - The University of Alabama at Birmingham; by Katherine Gaither; 5/19/25 Fourteen UAB chief residents recently completed the Chief Residents Leadership Development Workshop. The program, presented by the UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office, was held on May 9, 2025. The Chief Residents Leadership Development Workshop is focused on helping chief residents from core residency programs build their leadership competencies. The sessions include small-group breakout sessions that provide chief residents with the tools, skills, and learning opportunities to enhance their understanding of interpersonal communication and group dynamics, which are critical to success and satisfaction as clinical leaders.