Recognizing Vulnerability 

Recognizing Vulnerability 

By Donna Stewart, RN, BSN, CCM  After the recent death of my father from lung cancer, the various family stressors that accompany such a loss, and then the very unexpected passing of one of my patients, I realized I needed to make the time to schedule a long-past-due...
Case Management is Literally in my Blood!

Case Management is Literally in my Blood!

By Kady Kocik, MSN, RN, CCM, CPHQ I always figured I was going to be a nurse. My grandmother was a nurse specializing in hospice case management, and my mom also received her nursing degree. I have heard of other families that share this nursing “itch” and keep it in...
The Power of Intergenerational Connections

The Power of Intergenerational Connections

By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM September has been designated as Intergenerational Month. It is a time to connect generations and to prompt folks from varying age groups to make friends with and learn from each other. Celebrating our differences and strengths...