I cried

[payang0722]

Being a nurse for just 7 days on the floor, is it normal that I cried on my way home at 2 am? I don't know, I can't explain all the emotions.

My first time to have a patient died on my shift last night...It was sad, I saw the tear on the corner of his eyes & heard the last breath. I feel blessed being the only person on his bedside during his last moment.

[sweetnepenthe]

I can remember a time when a patient to whom I had gotten very attached died. I came home from work and sat down and cried.

My son, who was five at the time, came up and asked what was wrong and I told him a patient died. He patted me and said, don't feel so bad, mom, I know you did the best you could.

I know YOU did the best you could, too. Sometimes all you can do is be there. It was good your patient had you.

[payang0722]

Thank you to all the replies...you are all awesome.

[Ruthiegal]

Why would it be wrong to cry, a fellow human being expired, and although he is in a better place it is still a sad occasion... Nurses are Human too! If you didn't feel sad, I'd be worried.