From the Bookshelf of La Crescent Public Library…

[close] While most hospice nurses switch to palliative care later in their careers, Hadley Vlahos chose to become a hospice nurse fairly early on. After witnessing the often callous nature of the nurses in the emergency room during her internship, where they had to move quickly between many different patients, Hadley desired the opportunity to connect with her patients and comfort them and their families on a deeper level. As a single mom in her early twenties, Hadley began her career in nursing as a way to support herself and her son. However, she quickly realized it wasn't just a career - it was a calling.

Through vignettes of twelve different individuals, all different ages, faiths, and walks of life, Hadley shares the unique, incredible, unforgettable moments she encountered with patients and their families in their last moments of life. Sprinkled with anecdotes from her own journey and stories of her family, The In-Between shares heartwarming stories of how twelve dying patients taught one young nurse how to live.

Nurse Hadley also shares her experiences as a hospice nurse through her social media accounts, where she compassionately fights the stigma against end-of-life care.

This book is perfect for anyone who has had a loved one in hospice care, enjoys heartwarming stories, or is interested in learning more about palliative and hospice care experiences.

~ Emily