03 Eat Better, Start Better: the food and drink guidelines ** Portion sizes are typical example portion sizes for children aged one to five years and are not suitable for children under one year of age.
nurse on duty image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.com. Hospice nurses play a vital role in the care of patients that are in the final stage of life. They may be generalists who deal with patients with a variety of different conditions, or they may specialize in specific areas such as oncology, geriatrics or pediatrics.1  What Education Is Needed to Be a Hospice Nurse?he hospice nurse will be responsible for pain management, keeping track of vital signs, patient care, crisis care and reporting vital information to the physician or other medical staff that is overseeing the patient's treatment.
Duties of a Hospice Nurse. The hospice nurse may help the family learn to care for a loved one at home or may provide a respite to the family members who are providing care. In addition to providing direct care, a hospice nurse may order supplies or obtain the necessary equipment to care for the patient at home and ensure medications are available.