The Hospice Nurse Communication Survival Guide

Hospice nursing is about more than clinical skill — it’s about knowing what to say in the hardest moments.
This guide is written by a hospice nurse, for hospice nurses, to help you confidently navigate emotionally charged conversations with patients and families while protecting yourself professionally.
Inside You’ll Learn How to:
✔ Answer “Are they dying?” honestly without destroying trust
✔ Navigate grief, hope, denial, anger, and fear
✔ Explain comfort medications without causing panic
✔ Respond to “Are we overmedicating?”
✔ Discuss medications that can be discontinued (supplements, statins, BP meds, diabetes meds, dementia meds)
✔ Support families during active dying and imminent death
✔ Know exactly what to say when death occurs
✔ Chart difficult conversations clearly and defensibly
✔ Use professional language that protects your license
Why Nurses Choose This Guide
✔ Practical, script-based, real-world guidance
✔ Nurse-to-nurse language (not a textbook)
✔ Designed for quick reference in the field
✔ Valuable for new and experienced hospice nurses
Format
• Digital PDF download
• Viewable on phone, tablet, or computer
• No physical item will be shipped
This is the guide hospice nurses wish they had before their first admission.
64 pages