Im interested in getting into hospice work what do you need to get into that field?

Well that would depend on what role you want to play in the process of Hospice care…

1. Volunteer for a Hospice agency: people who do this are usually untrained, though they may provide basic hygiene care such as a bath, or companionship.

2. Registered Nurses: RN's can specialize to become a Hospice Nurse… this involves going to school and getting an RN license.

3. Social Worker: Again this involves going to school and gaining a degree to work in the feild.

Good Luck,

Nurse Angie, RN

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You can actually volunteer for hospice depending upon the state and the facility. If you choose to work in the homes you will need to become an RN or CNA.

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You might start by offering to volunteer at a local hospice to see if it's the right thing for you. Could be very difficult work. Good luck.

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I was a hospice nurse before I retired. Why don't you start with volunteering at any hospice in your area. Not everyone can handle this field. It can be very rewarding and very emotionally exhausting. Start as a volunteer and go to patients homes or in patient hospice. If you find you like it work your way up to a paying position as an aide. If you are still interested in staying in this field you could go to nursing school. That can take anyway from 1-5 years depending on what kind of nurse you choose to pursue. There are also social workers positions available in this field as well. Call a hospice to get started. They welcome and train their volunteers. Good luck!!

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Everyone has given excellent advice about voluntering first.

The hospice team is made up of the following positions:

Medical director

Registered nurses

Nursing assistants

Social Workers

Chaplain

Bereavement co-ordinator

Volunteer co-ordinator

Administrative staff

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