My Sweet Little Angel Patient Passed Away Today

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I've been taking care of an absolute angel for the past 3 years. She had Batten Disease and the doctors said she wouldn't survive past the age of 7. Well she showed them and almost made it to 21. She went peacefully in the PICU surrounded by all her family, caregivers, and every nurse staffed in the PICU. She was a frequent flyer to that particular hospital, so all the nurses knew her and loved her. When her heartrate started dropping, they each came in with a box of kleenex. I don't think I've seen so many boxes of kleenex piled onto a bed in my life. :) It was all very sad. But she's in heaven now, running and playing like she was never able to do while she was here.

I guess I'll have to take a real job now, because she never felt like work. But at this particular moment, I'd really rather do something other than nursing like sell cars. I'll probably get over it soon though, because earlier this week, I oriented on a new case with the sweetest little boy........

Brita, my condolences for your loss. I wish there were more people on this planet like you. It takes a special person to care for someone for three years.

I'm confident that your patiënt is in heaven now, having the time of her life so don't be too sad about her and continue caring for other people as you cared for her. I think that is what she'd want you to do.

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My condolences...it sounds like you did a lot to make her time eith us the best it could be.

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mgallant, I too have a picture of my munchkin (nickname) that I took 2 years ago. I printed it out from the computer when I got home from the hospital. All it needs is a frame. I've said "hello sweet girl" (which is how I used to greet her every shift) to the picture for the past 2 days. I promise I'm not cracking up :lol2:, just saying the words makes me smile.

Me and my new patient are getting along just fine. He laughs at everything and loves to blow kisses at you complete with smacking noises.

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HUGS to you for I know it's a VERY hard experience!:icon_hug: I have to say though that it sure sounds as though she was blessed to have such a kind, caring nurse as you!

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I've been taking care of an absolute angel for the past 3 years. She had Batten Disease and the doctors said she wouldn't survive past the age of 7. Well she showed them and almost made it to 21. She went peacefully in the PICU surrounded by all her family, caregivers, and every nurse staffed in the PICU. She was a frequent flyer to that particular hospital, so all the nurses knew her and loved her. When her heartrate started dropping, they each came in with a box of kleenex. I don't think I've seen so many boxes of kleenex piled onto a bed in my life. :) It was all very sad. But she's in heaven now, running and playing like she was never able to do while she was here.

I guess I'll have to take a real job now, because she never felt like work. But at this particular moment, I'd really rather do something other than nursing like sell cars. I'll probably get over it soon though, because earlier this week, I oriented on a new case with the sweetest little boy........

You sound like a angel yourself. I am not telling you what to do, but I believe you are in this profession for a reason. You sound like you are the angel to those kids. God bless you and the kids you have touched. dont leave nursing permanetly, god knows we need more like you.

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