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Thank you, Ebb and Flow, HE does; I could not do my job without Him!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on November 14, 2005 at 4:25 AM
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God must give you great strength to be such a pillar of support.
posted by
Ebb.and.Flow
on November 13, 2005 at 9:21 PM
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You got it, Taps. But I do not regret time spent with families, sharing their grief.
posted by
JanesOpinion
on November 10, 2005 at 6:09 AM
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JanesOpinion, Its one of the hardest things of being a nurse.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 9, 2005 at 9:16 PM
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Hi babe -- I'm so sorry for your loss, but thankful your mother did not die alone. Thanks for sharing.
posted by
JanesOpinion
on November 9, 2005 at 8:57 PM
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This brings back sad yet oddly comforting memories. I'll never forget the nurses who were with my mother during the last hours of her life.
posted by
babe_rocks
on November 9, 2005 at 8:36 PM
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Food4thought,
I love working with families even if it means being the bearer of bad news. I try to be very honest and transparent while also tempering my words with as much grace as possible. So far, in over 10 years, I have not been sued. I'd like to think it's competence mixed with honest compassion.
Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. We need more nurses which is one reason why I'm trying to write about nursing from a variety of different angles!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on November 9, 2005 at 6:52 PM
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Quirky, I tend to fall apart later. That day, sleep was completely illusive (sp???) as I tossed and turned and shed a few tears and desperately attempted to sleep.
Thanks for sharing!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on November 9, 2005 at 6:50 PM
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It sounds as if you did the best you could...
I admire nurses, such an integral part of health care. To have to do what should be the doctor's job, well sounds like there wasn't much you could do about that. Your compassion shows through, that is a comfort to the family for sure.
posted by
food4thought
on November 9, 2005 at 6:42 PM
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oh...this was really sad...what a difficult thing that would be to do, and how it must take great strength to not go to pieces as you are telling them.
posted by
Julia.
on November 9, 2005 at 6:38 PM
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