[Dolcesweet]

I'm just wondering if I'm too sensitive to become a nurse even though I've completed the prereq. A&P I and A&P II classes for nursing and currently have a 4.0. Recently, my father-in-law was diagnosed with liver cancer and I watched him deteriorate for months until his death just a few days ago. I didn't handle the situation as well as I thought I would since the whole experience has brought on anxiety and depression to the point that I may need counseling. Although I have the desire to become a nurse and am doing very well in my classes, I'm questioning my mental stability to handle such situations. I keep thinking that maybe I didn't handle things well because it was a family member and perhaps it would be different or easier to handle if I didn't know the person personally. Has anyone had a similar experience and any advice on whether I should continue to pursue nursing as a career?

Thank you

[jillyk*rn]

Hi There,
Watching a family member die from cancer is entirely different than being a nurse.
There are things that I do every day as a Peds nurse that I couldn't do to my kids...or watch be done to my kids.
It is perfectly normal.
Try not to be too hard on yourself.
HUGS TO YOU!!!

[transducen]

sometimes I wonder the same thing.