Pros
The feedback one gets from working with the patients is very rewarding. As a nurse working with a patient and his or her family, I am able to concentrate on just them at that moment. Working one-on-one makes me feel very effective and thorough. Hospice patients are almost always very thankful for their nurses and other caregivers. Also, the nurses, clergy, and social workers that are in the field with the patients are a stellar group to work with. I am proud to be in their company!
Cons
Companion is lacking in the leadership department. That is, the nurse supervisors, DON, and administrator. They are knowledgeable and likable, but when it comes to giving support to the nurses in the field, and being effective communicators, they leave much to be desired.