Nurses Helping Nurses
allnurses Network: Central | Jobs | Books | Newsletter
allnurses: A Nursing Community for Nurses
Home General News Blogs Articles Students Region Specialty Degrees F.A.Q.
Home Health Nursing /

A Tribute to George



Did You Know?
allnurses is the largest community for nurses on the web. We now have over 388,340 members! Join today to network with other nurses, laugh, share, and much more.

Aug 30, 2009 11:49 PM

A Tribute to George


Ive been a HH nurse for 5 years now and today I lost a long timer. he became my patient because he was too crabby for the others, he was a "hard stick" for all the blood draws, he was in chronic pain and was non-compliant. I took him on because I told him he didnt scare me and he could go ahead and cuss me out, I was a big girl and could take it, and he finally smiled and said I know, thats why I like you. Under the crusty exterior was a smart, interesting man. Over the years we became friends and as I helped this once dignified man and his devoted wife battle all the indignities of old age, pain and illness, my admiration for his strength and character grew. A week ago he came home after yet another GI bleed and decided no more dialysis, no more transfusions. It was time to go. I helped get him admitted to hospice and posted all my personal #'s on the fridge and told the family to call me anytime. My last call came this morning and I went and helped him for the last time. I will never forget him and I will miss George.


Share

Search Tags
None
Top

1 Reader Gave Kudos

 
Advertisement
Sponsored Links
 
Reply
3 Comments
No. 1
from momsnurse
Old Sep 13, 2009, 06:17 PM

Default Re: A Tribute to George
It is so hard to lose a patient that you feel like you have really connected with and that you know their life was better because of the time/effort you gave to them. Sorry for your loss, but remember YOU made a difference in his life and he was and always will be grateful to you for that. Keep on giving the best care you can, the world is a better place when we care for others in need.
Top
 
No. 2
from nurseby07
Old Sep 19, 2009, 07:17 PM

Default Re: A Tribute to George
Thank you for being such a great nurse.
Top
 
No. 3
from jnette
Old Sep 27, 2009, 11:28 AM

Default Re: A Tribute to George
We do get attached, don't we?
Been there, done that, as I'm sure most of us have. Never easy, always sad.. even when we know their suffering is over.

Having worked both dialysis and HH, I do know what you're feeling, and I empathize.


(((gentle hugs)))
Top
 
Reply




Thread Tools


Who's Online
393 members
4,383 guests
4,776

1

Interesting article on ThedaCare's Collaborative Care Model

4

Possible breakthrough regarding MS

52

16th Philly area hospital to stop delivering babies: Mercy...

7

Really interesting article on Indian open hearts

4

High-Tech Pump Does What Her Heart Can't

2

Air Force RN Force RN Found Not Guilty

17

Hospital Falters as Refuge for Illegal Immigrants

6

California Imposes Stricter Rules Regarding Drug Abuse In...

40

Are older nurses being forced out of the profession?

3

An outlook in California?






Currently Reading This Page: 1 (0 members & 1 guests)

Interested in the hottest topics of the week? Subscribe to the Nurse-zine Newsletter.
Enter email address: