Enroll in a nursing school to acquire a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Aside from classroom instruction, many schools offer on-site experience in hands-on nursing. Get involved in the school’s rotations in hospice facilities.
Take an internship at a hospice care facility. Some states may require two year’s experience in the relevant care program as a registered nurse.
Apply for the certification exam, issued by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN). Take the exam and acquire the certificate.
Study the emotional aspect of dying, pain and patient care. Research the most common terminal diseases, as you will be dealing with them every day. Learn how to be a patient, reasonable and empathetic person but also how not to get too personally involved.