Comments on: Hospice Nurse — Killer Conversations?

By: Jeanne Frye, RN, CHPN

Jeanne Frye, RN, CHPN — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:11:14 +0000

I can relate. I have been in this field 10 years now. Most people are naturally curious so I tell them, “I am a nurse and I specialize in palliative and hospice care.” I take every opportunity afforded to me to educate and truth be told there are many in the medical field as well as the general public who can benefit from “a learning moment”.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:47:36 +0000

Health care is probably the largest segment of the US economy and one of the few that is growing. It is hard to believe that Felicia can’t find a social life with other people in health, who recognize the work she does. But I would guess it is the same for people working in the morgue, undertakers, garbage collectors and the and the like; namely, her problem is far wider than the reaction to hospice work. (I myself am a “waste management” professional; and my girlfriend appreciates it.

By: Nathan, M.D.

Nathan, M.D. — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:22:30 +0000

Judy, you are right. Any man who does not appreciate what she does is not worthy of her. In forty years of working with nurses, I learnt to know many and found them to be among the kindest mothers and considerate wives: they know what is important in life, and compassion is second nature to them.

By: Hank

Hank — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:19:15 +0000

Sure, Judy, she should definitely describe her work, but why stop at the medications? Details of the gunk and the goo she handles every day will do wonders to her love life!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:16:36 +0000

People in every profession date and marry. If Felicia thinks her speciality is a turn-off, perhaps she isn’t dislpaying the kind of confidence that will attract a man. The turn-off is not what she does for a living, but the message she sends on how she feels about it. She should examine her own behaviour.