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Education has become one of the most important factors in our lives, and it can be intimidating. When I first started working with Homecare & Hospice of the Valley, I was new out of high school and unsure of the direction I wanted to take.

As the Human Resources Director for Hospice of the Valley, I am not involved in the direct care of our hospice patients. Daily, however, I have the privilege of seeing our caring nurses, aides, personal care workers, chaplains, social workers, therapists, volunteers, and office support staff in action doing their very best for our patients and their families. I am honored to support them all.

Most people think being a hospice nurse is the saddest profession to be in, but it is very meaningful and fulfilling. We are blessed to be a part of a person’s and their family’s lives at a most vulnerable time: end of life.

If someone had asked me this question seven years ago, when I was a new graduate nurse, I would have said it felt terrifying, depressing, frightening, and sad. However, my feelings have changed since I became a hospice nurse 4.5 years ago. Let me explain why. My nursing journey began