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About the BK Team
A Peaceful Exit Podcast

In this episode, Sarah and Barbara talk about how Barbara became a hospice nurse, how she came to write Gone From My Sight, The Dying Process, and what hospice looked like...

Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare

Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system.

Providing Comfort During the Last Days of Life with Barbara Karnes RN

Learn useful tips for helping patients and loved ones be more comfortable at the very end of life – small changes can make a big difference.

End Of Life University Podcast

Today we discuss the issue of anger, which often arises when people are facing the end of life, whether their own or that of a loved one.

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation Talk with Barbara Karnes, RN

In this talk for the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation, end of life expert, Barbara Karnes, RN demystifies the dying process and how to best care for those who have been given...

BK Books with Barbara Karnes: Why Approaching Hospice Holistically is Necessary to the Success of the Care Continuum

During this podcast, Barbara Karnes, will break down why it’s important to include hospice holistically across the continuum and the role it can play in home care, home health, and...

Redefining Aging Podcast

We're all getting older, and as we age, we want to pursue vibrant, healthy lifestyles. So what does that look like? How do we navigate the financial, medical, social, and...

Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast

Most people run away from the topics of death and dying but Registered Nurse and family caregiver Barbara Karnes runs toward it. She’s a quoted expert in many national media...

The Heart of Hospice -  Tips for Navigating Hospice Care at Home with Barbara Karnes, RN

Family often is not present when a death happens.  A good death can happen at home; however, with family present.  Hospice support can be an important part of that care.

HCP Launches Exclusive End-of-Life Training Series in Partnership with Barbara Karnes

Rexburg, Idaho, March 15, 2023—HCP, the leading provider of experience management, training, and reputation management in the post-acute industry, has partnered with Hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes to provide exclusive online...

Why I Became an Expert Contributor for Help Texts

Aside from having a great conversation with two special women we talked about how Help Text came to be, why I joined the team and how it helps support grievers and caregivers.

End of Life University Podcast, "People Don't Die Like They Do In The Movies"

In this episode I welcome back my recurring guest Barbara Karnes who is a hospice nurse, international speaker, and author of the books Gone From My Sight: The Dying Experience and By Your Side: A...

Aging, Angst & Alleluias Podcast

Today's conversation with Barbara Karnes is to announce her new book, "By Your Side," (A Guide for Caring for the Dying at Home) and the discussion of how vital End of Life...

Best Life, Best Death Podcast, guest Barbara Karnes, RN

This podcast is all about the role of being a caregiver: what situations put us in this role, who is finding themselves doing the bulk of caregiving, why does caregiving...

THE POWER OF LOVE SHOW with TJ and Taj Jackson

On this episode of The Power of Love Show with TJ & Taj Jackson we welcome special guest, Barbara Karnes, RN. If it has to do with death and dying,...

Elisabeth Kubler Ross Foundation Community Outreach Talk

Hosted by Susan Barber, this discussion covers care for the dying, hospice care and end of life doulas.

Creating a Sacred Space at the Moment of Death with Barbara Karnes, RN

My favorite guest Barbara Karnes, RN is back for another episode where we talk about issues in hospice care. Barbara is an internationally recognized speaker and expert on end-of-life care. She is...

Netsmart  CARETHREADS Podcast on Staff Retention

Today, Amy talks to Barbara about how to train and retain our hospice staff. 

Q & A with Barbara Karnes, RN on all things End of Life Care

An hour long Q & A on how to care for those at end of life.

The Sim Cafe Interview with Barbara Karnes

Can you share with me a little bit more about the doula role and where you can learn more about it and find out if you have any in your...

EOL University Podcast with hospice innovator, Barbara Karnes, RN

Learn about the basics of hospice care, when to consider it, how to talk about it with others, and what to expect during the dying process.  Listen here.

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