In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin welcomes hospice nurse Hadley Vlahos of @nursehadley as a guest. Hadley shares her experiences and insights as a hospice nurse, discussing the importance of providing compassionate end-of-life care and the challenges healthcare professionals face in these situations.

Alice and Hadley also touch on the role of hospice nurses in supporting patients and their families, as well as the impact of social media in raising awareness about the death and dying process. Nurse Hadley highlights her book titled "The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments." It serves as a valuable resource for both healthcare professionals and the general public, aiming to initiate conversations about death. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of hospice care and the value it brings to both patients and healthcare providers.

>>Read about Nurse Hadley on nurse.org!

Jump ahead to listen:
[00:00:33] Dealing with death as a nurse. 
[00:04:20] Choosing the specialty of hospice. 
[00:09:32] Miraculous recoveries and unexplainable events. 
[00:11:04] Hallucinations and deceased loved ones. 
[00:17:03] Being prepared for death. 
[00:19:24] Failing as a hospice nurse. 
[00:22:44] Starting conversations around death.