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well yes...the specialty of parish nursing is the only specialty of our profession that would be conducive to addressing faith-based needs of a patient. here are a couple of links for the readers,...

it has been commonly expressed for a long time, that suicide is "selfish". i never, ever agreed or saw it that way. to call it selfish because the person does not think how their suicide will...

oh gosh, i so agree. i too believe it is crossing a professional boundary when nurses do this... and seriously wish there were penalties for those who do. or, that the BON would consider that...

at this point, this is semantics as anyone could defensively assert that they only are conversing. ;) i have been privy to many bedside confessions. when a pt has shared with me that they are...

the above (my meds) is one of the major reasons i haven't returned to nsg... don't trust myself because a lot of my memory is shot and my mind is often discombobulated. be careful, sweetie.:inlove:...

ok, we are clearly not communicating, or, i am thick as poop... because for the life of me, i am not understanding how you can definitively deny a contradiction. again, a pt is in spiritual crisis,...

how does anyone live 6+ months without eating and without a feeding tube? leslie

i *think* those well-meaning friends (who suggested ssdi) weren't/aren't aware of your capabilties at the time you spoke about it. that maybe (and only YOU could answer that) you wouldn't be able to...

how come you're quoting "motives", inferring that i must have used this word? (i didn't.) to answer your question, i believe in God...a divine source, supreme spirit, all that is...however one...

before i continue, why do you presume we may get "mad" at your selected scripture? i ask that most sincerely. speaking for myself, i do not get the least bit upset because the words are meaningless...

i believe people fear what they don't know or understand. and so, mental illness and death are 2 concepts that remain intimidating to most people. of course there are resultant offsprings of such a...

i would guesstimate that 99.9% of your posts have included scripture. and so respectfully, i remain skeptical of the bolded (by me). i *think* it's an exclusive type of language that devout...

op, i appreciate the angst this situation elicited from you and it sounds like your concerns were plausible. it sounded like a more acute situation, where immediate intervention was warranted. if...

ah...i'm glad you've come around and seen the light. good answer. ;) leslie

i do wish this type of course was mandated in nsg school... as we deal with such a diverse population and even if some don't, it can only benefit ourselves in expanding our sensitivities to those we...

it's especially important that all nurses are on the same page re poc, i.e., anticipate attempts of manipulation and/or staff-splitting, or other types of disruptions. bpd IS a tough one to...

yes i did and yes i was eventually terminated and yes it took its emotional and financial toll on me. but i felt compelled to stand behind my truth and even though i would never want to do it again,...

(((cp))), i am truly sorry for your loss. while our beloveds departure result in profound angst and despair... it is our spirit of love and gratitude that keeps us together and eternal. i...

yes, i readily admitted i was upset/offended by your post and thought i explained why but you still don't seem to understand. again, when a pt is in crisis (spiritual), they are questioning their...

WRONG answer. you would NOT tell a dying patient in spiritual distress/crisis, that they may be doomed to everlasting destruction!!! some of these folks have already spoken with the hospice...

wow...your attitude against Christians is notable. that's really too bad. as to your question, i "like" many posts...whether i agree with them or not. sometimes it's a sign of acknowledgement that...

i've worked with the dying most of my nsg career... and have been the recipient of many, many bedside confessions. many of these folks were fundamental Christians... and a few of these people were...

i very much agree with tewdles, that you need to contact hospice nurse stat. and to ensure the (new) poc reflects fewer prns and longer acting, more powerful meds. it doesn't matter if he is an...

this is one of those cases where i am amenable to either/or. catheterization is relatively non-invasive, considering the procedure is hopefully done one time only. and even if it happens a couple...

i am sitting here with a half-smile, somewhat incredulous that you perceive the above criteria as seemingly peripheral. this is a major consideration as to why many don't embrace Christianity......