I've only cried one time while working in the Hospital. I became an RN in June '11. I was a CNA for 2 years prior to that on a Med/Surg floor. One day we had a patient that was on the floor c/o DIB. Unknown to me at that time, this pt was terminal and was sent to our floor in an attempt to provide a comfortable death. When the patient c/o increasing DIB, I tried to get several RNs to come look at the pt and 2 blew me off. Finally, another RN came in and we got the ball rolling on some supportive measures and the information came out that the pt was dying. The pt died within 30 minutes. I was so mad and so upset that I had to leave the floor for a few minutes and gain my composure. A few tears were shead.
Dec 13, '11 by Positive AttitudeQuote from brainkandy87Large gin and tonic does it for me. Hic.I've never cried in a sad/depressing situation with a pt, but I can certainly understand it. Everyone deals with emotion differently. Some guys cry, others hold it in. Personally, I drink beer.