The In-Between

"I'm excited to share these stories with you. When I started working in hospice, I was still searching. I didn't know if I believed in a higher power, in something more. While I still don't have all of the answers, the one thing I can tell you for certain is that there are things that defy medical explanation, and that in between here and whatever comes next, there is something powerful and peaceful." A unique perspective on healthcare. Hospice nursing focuses on providing comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatments. This approach requires a shift in mindset from traditional nu

Lesson 1: Hospice nursing: A calling to provide comfort and dignity at life's end

This principle from The In-Between is backed by Hadley Vlahos's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: The in-between: Witnessing unexplainable phenomena during end-of-life care

This principle from The In-Between is backed by Hadley Vlahos's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 3: Navigating ethical dilemmas and emotional challenges in hospice care

This insight from The In-Between challenges conventional wisdom about success. Hadley Vlahos demonstrates through research and case studies that how we think and feel about the subject matters more than technical knowledge or raw intelligence.

How to Apply The In-Between's Lessons

The real value of The In-Between lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Hadley Vlahos's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"Hospice nursing: A calling to provide comfort and dignity at life's end" — Hadley Vlahos, The In-Between

About the Author

Hadley Vlahos is the author of The In-Between. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.