DNR and Hospice

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

Not so long ago someone here wrote asking what was the point of caring for a DNR/Hospice patient when there were people who wanted to live that needed caring for? It was quite a lively discussion.

Just wanted to say that last night I had the honor and privilege of being present when two of our hospice residents passed over. It's a truly moving and uplifting experience to share this journey with them. I Hope the original poster of that message is still reading.

Hppy

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Specializes in hospice.

What the what? How did I miss that thread?

*runs off to the search page*

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Specializes in Trauma, Orthopedics.
What the what? How did I miss that thread?

*runs off to the search page*

I don't know how you did....it was the most uh, interesting post I've ever seen here.

Comfort care pts are rare in my floor, but I love taking care of them. I always feel so honored to do my part in making them more comfortable. I'm sure your patients you helped were grateful for your care.

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Well if you would have read through that thread you will have known that the OP admitted that what she posted was the wrong perspective and because of that thread she said she was changing her way of thinking.

I think we need to give her a break and a little grace on the issue not try to make her feel bad all over again

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).
Well if you would have read through that thread you will have known that the OP admitted that what she posted was the wrong perspective and because of that thread she said she was changing her way of thinking.

I think we need to give her a break and a little grace on the issue not try to make her feel bad all over again

Actually it was not my intent to make her feel bad. Certainly taking care of these patients in the setting I am in is much different than on a busy med-surg unit. I just really wanted to express that I was honored by being allowed the privilege of caring for these patients and their families.

Hppy

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What the what? How did I miss that thread?

*runs off to the search page*

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/taking-care-of-985648-page3.html#post8468952

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

I am still puzzled as to why people equate DNR status with dying. Many of my patients are DNRs and they are far from dying.

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

I know I am relatively healthy but when I had my big health scare emergency in 2012 I had an advanced directive for DNR.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Loriangel I agree with your puzzlement. I care for many patients in their 40's and 50's who are DNR-arrest, and I personally will probably change my code status to DNR when and if I am lucky enough to reach my 80's. Its a great option that our state has given us.

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I am sorry I took your post wrong. I took your last comment about hoping she was still around to read your post as sarcastic. My sincere apologies.

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Specializes in retired LTC.
I know I am relatively healthy but when I had my big health scare emergency in 2012 I had an advanced directive for DNR.
I had mine completed in 1998 or so, just after my Mom had her medical emergency. She had no completed paperwork done, so we family had to make that gut-wrenching decision based on what she previously expressed.

Well, she survived and subsequently had her paperwork drawn up, as well, as that of my Dad's. They did their Advanced Directives/DNRs, last wills, POAs, some settlement on assets, etc.

Because of my lifestyle and circumstances, I figured I needed to do the same, just to make things easy if and when my time came.

My paperwork is in a fat envelope in my file cabinet that's labeled in big red "IMPORANT STUFF'. My home deed, car title, insurance policies, bank acct & IRA/401 stuff, birth certificate, etc are in that file. And my sisters (next-of-kin) know about it.

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I am still reading. Thanks.

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