<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The On-Call Hospice Nurse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The On Call Hospice]]></description><link>https://www.theoncallhospicenurse.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:45:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theoncallhospicenurse.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What to Expect When a Loved One Starts Hospice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting hospice can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what happens next. Families often have questions about visits, medications, equipment, and what hospice care will actually look like at home. Knowing what to expect can make those first few days feel a little less frightening. What Happens When Hospice Begins? Once hospice begins, a nurse will complete an assessment and talk with you about your loved one’s needs, medications, symptoms, and goals for care. The hospice team...]]></description><link>https://www.theoncallhospicenurse.com/post/what-to-expect-when-a-loved-one-starts-hospice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a761f52dc26a7fc1f8b4ddc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:10:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5bbb8a_5b7d460f8cf840618a30f5b3cf5e0055~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Gerali Porter, RN</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>