Hospice Nursing Training | Compassion Crossing Academy

You Already Care. Now Get the Training to Back It Up.

Caregiving and end-of-life work demand real knowledge, but most training is either too clinical to finish or too vague to use. You're left filling the gaps on your own, often under pressure.

At Compassion Crossing Academy, each self-paced class cuts straight to what matters. Whether you're a nurse, CNA, social worker, death doula, or family caregiver, you'll find focused, video-based courses on hospice care, dementia, VSED, ethics, documentation, and more. Start any time, finish at your pace, and leave with skills you can actually use.

Hospice Training

$80

Clinical Assessment of Hospice Plateaus: Detecting Decline in Terminal Patients

Course
8 Lessons
Includes 1 additional product
Includes 1 private space

Terminal hospice patients can appear unchanged, putting them at risk for inappropriate discharge. Subtle decline is easy to miss and hard to capture in notes. This course teaches a detective-style clinical approach to finding decline within plateaus and clearly documenting ongoing hospice eligibility.

Includes 1 additional product

Hospice Acuity Tool: Score, Track & Document Visits

Includes 1 private space

Mentorship Needs

$80

Continuous Care in Hospice: Clinical Decision-Making for CMS Compliance

Course
11 Lessons
Includes 2 private spaces

Decisions about continuous care can seem risky and confusing. Mistakes may lead to denials, audits, or unnecessary hospital stays. This guide assists hospice clinicians in assessing eligibility, coordinating staffing, meticulously documenting hours for CMS compliance, and making confident, continuous care choices.

Includes 2 private spaces

Hospice Care
Mentorship Needs

$25

Healthcare Ethics: Honoring Autonomy, Ensuring Accountability

Course
3 Lessons

Develop ethical decision-making skills for nurses, death doulas, social workers, and caregivers by understanding when advance directives are applicable, managing medical power of attorney, identifying mandated reporting responsibilities, respecting scope-of-practice boundaries, and applying practical ethical reasoning in real end-of-life scenarios.

$4.95

Hospice Acuity Tool: Score, Track & Document Visits

Download
3 files
Includes 5 private spaces

Evaluate patient acuity during each hospice visit across eight clinical domains. Receive a straightforward 0–10 score that informs visit scheduling, IDT discussions, and recertification processes. Includes three printable tools—no software or login required. Delivers clinical clarity consistently at every visit, for every patient, in every setting.

Includes 5 private spaces

Hospice Care
Illness Navigation
Mentorship Needs
Palliative Care
Referral Needs

$25

Hospice Eligibility and Referral: A Guide for Death Doulas and Healthcare Teams

Course
5 Lessons
Includes 6 private spaces

Recognize when it's appropriate to recommend hospice by observing shifts in comfort, ability, and needs. Practice engaging in sincere conversations with families or designated decision-makers, and utilize straightforward record-keeping and communication strategies to facilitate well-considered, timely hospice referrals.

Includes 6 private spaces

After Death
Death Doula
Hospice Care
MAiD
Mentorship Needs

$80

Hospice GIP: Clinical Judgment and Documentation Framework for Nurses

Course
6 Lessons
Includes 2 private spaces

GIP criteria and documentation can be unclear to hospice nurses. Misclassified crises or inadequate notes can lead to audits and denials. This training builds clinical judgment, SBAR skills, and audit-resistant documentation, enabling nurses to apply Medicare GIP criteria and distinguish true symptom crises from social or placement issues.

Includes 2 private spaces

Hospice Care
Mentorship Needs

$49.95

Hospice Nurse Toolkit

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30 files
Includes 5 private spaces

The Hospice Nurse Toolkit offers ready-to-use, downloadable resources for hospice clinicians. Access practical tools for admissions protocols, medication management, validated assessments, communication frameworks, and end-of-life recognition. These field-tested tools support clearer clinical decision-making and reduce cognitive load, allowing you to focus on compassionate care.

Includes 5 private spaces

Hospice Care
Illness Navigation
Mentorship Needs
Palliative Care
Referral Needs

$80

Hospice Prognosis Guide for Clinicians: Assessing Terminal Illness and Communicating Prognosis

Course
2 Lessons
Includes 2 private spaces

Hospice clinicians often find it challenging to estimate prognosis accurately and communicate it clearly to families, which can undermine trust and hinder care planning. This evidence-based guide offers a velocity-of-change framework, practical assessment tools, and compassionate communication strategies to support effective end-of-life discussions.

Includes 2 private spaces

Hospice Care
Mentorship Needs

$19.95

Hospice Referral Toolkit for Facility Staff

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8 files
Includes 5 private spaces

Assist your facility partners in identifying residents suitable for hospice care before their decline becomes unnoticed. This toolkit offers nurses a clear, step-by-step clinical screening process using validated tools, while providing CNAs with straightforward, easy-to-use observation guides. It is intended for skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and personal care homes nationwide.

Includes 5 private spaces

Hospice Care
Illness Navigation
Mentorship Needs
Palliative Care
Referral Needs

$200

Hospice Survey Readiness: Clinical and Compliance Training for Teams

Course
27 Lessons
Includes 3 private spaces

Many hospice teams believe they are prepared for surveys without concrete evidence. However, state Department of Health visits, CAHPS scores, and Medicare audits may uncover significant deficiencies. This 6- to 8-hour self-paced course enhances understanding of regulations, clinical protocols, care coordination, and audit preparedness, equipping your hospice team to confidently handle any survey.

Includes 3 private spaces

Hospice Care
Mentorship Needs
Referral Needs

$50

Hospice and Palliative Care: A Guide for Caregivers and Frontline Staff

Course
12 Lessons
Includes 3 private spaces

Hospice and palliative care can be confusing for caregivers. Learn the key differences, when to ask your manager about referrals, common disease patterns and safety risks, and when to contact hospice quickly. Understand the stages of dying, offer calm, compassionate support, and care for your own grief and emotions.

Includes 3 private spaces

Caregiving
Hospice Care
Palliative Care

$50

Managing Combative Patients: A Caregiver’s Guide to De-escalation and Safety

Course
4 Lessons
Includes 1 private space

Combative behavior can be intimidating and overwhelming. This training provides caregivers, death doulas, and frontline staff with calm, step-by-step strategies to de-escalate tension, ensure everyone’s safety, and recognize when to seek help. Learn language and routines that minimize risk while maintaining dignity for clients and teams.

Includes 1 private space

Caregiving

$25

Palliative Care vs. Hospice: A Guide for End-of-Life Advocates

Course
5 Lessons
Includes 2 private spaces

Learn about palliative care and how it differs from hospice. Understand which conditions benefit from early intervention, how these services support families over time, and how to confidently discuss options to help loved ones access the appropriate support at the right time.

Includes 2 private spaces

Hospice Care
Palliative Care

$19.95

The FY 2027 Hospice Coverage Compliance Toolkit

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3 files
Includes 5 private spaces

Get ready for the FY 2027 hospice rule before it reaches your agency. This toolkit pairs a 16-page clinical guide to relatedness determinations under 42 CFR 418.24 with an editable Patient Notification of Non-Covered Items template. Real case studies, a decision flowchart, and documentation tips help your IDG defend every coverage call and meet the October 2026 mandatory notice requirement for each Medicare election.

Includes 5 private spaces

Hospice Care
Illness Navigation
Mentorship Needs
Palliative Care
Referral Needs

$50

Trauma-Informed Care: Compassionate Practice for Caregivers and Clinicians

Course
8 Lessons

Many clients bring trauma into their healthcare experiences. Explore trauma-informed care principles through real-life scenarios, from calming agitation to addressing distress. Develop skills to prevent re-traumatization, incorporate grounding techniques, recognize your own stress, and shift from simply managing behavior to offering genuine, compassionate support.

$50

Validation Therapy: From Theory to Everyday Care

Course
3 Lessons
Includes 1 private space

Many interactions with distressed individuals often seem confusing and tense. This course guides you to recognize the underlying emotional needs behind their behaviors and respond with a calm, supportive presence. Discover why Naomi Feil created validation therapy, how to apply it in daily situations, when to consider alternative approaches, and how to transform challenging moments into meaningful connections.

Includes 1 private space

Caregiving

$300

Value-Based Advance Care Planning: Creating Your Signature Client Product

Course
53 Lessons
Includes 3 private spaces

Create a tangible advance care planning (ACP) tool that clients can hold, read, and actively use. This course guides death doulas, nurses, and social workers through every step of designing a personalized ACP product, which includes a client agenda, an internal checklist, a values worksheet, and decision aids tailored to values to support more meaningful ACP conversations.

Includes 3 private spaces

Advance Care Planning
Mentorship Needs
Referral Needs

$25

Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED): Informed Consent, Ethics, and Foundations

Course
8 Lessons
Includes 2 private spaces

VSED presents complex decisions for families, caregivers, doulas, nurses, and hospice providers. This class provides straightforward guidance on obtaining informed consent, understanding roles and boundaries, essential planning, and recognizing when to seek experienced support, enabling you to act with compassion, safety, and confidence while safeguarding all parties.

Includes 2 private spaces

After Death
VSED

$25

Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED): The Journey of Choosing to Die by Fasting

Course
14 Lessons
Includes 2 private spaces

VSED can be an emotionally challenging and confusing experience for all involved. This course guides families, caregivers, doulas, nurses, and hospice clinicians in understanding the process and providing consistent, compassionate support. It covers assessment, comfort-centered care, family communication, and important ethical issues during the VSED journey.

Includes 2 private spaces

After Death
VSED

Frequently asked questions

Does the Hospice Nursing Classes offer Nursing Continuing Education Credits?

Although the course is designed with the potential for CEU offering, CE credits for nurses are not included at this time.

How can I use the handouts if Compassion Crossing, LLC holds the copyright?

You can reuse these handouts for your customers, but you are not allowed to resell or distribute them to competitors.

Are there any restrictions on the use of the handouts?

Yes. They must not be resold, used for teaching a class, or provided to a competitor for their coursework.

What is the refund policy for this class?

Because this product is in a digital format and the handouts have value, refunds are not available.

Who can I talk to if I have more questions about the course?

You can book a free 30-minute conversation with the course creator.

Compassion Crossing, LLC

Educational articles alongside access to helpful health and life navigation support services.

Book and Book Series

Books on caregiver support, hospice training, holistic nurse education, and end-of-life advocacy authored by Peter M. Abraham, BSN, RN.

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