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I have been a nurse a long time and I have never had to deal with this particular issue before. I have worked with this particular nurse for about 8 years and we have become friendly. A few months ago this nurse found out she had terminal cancer. This past week she had to stop working and she told us when the time is right she will go to hospice. Also this week another nurse in my department called me to tell me she had cancer and would be starting radiation and chemotherapy soon. We were both crying on the phone. I lie awake at night thinking about these 2 nurses that I know so well. I just ask for you to say a prayer for my one friend to die peacefully and the other to beat her cancer.

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Specializes in LTC, Med-SURG,STICU.

I will remember you and your friends in my prayers tonight. Be sure to take care of yourself during this difficult time.

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Specializes in CVICU, Burns, Trauma, BMT, Infection control.
I have been a nurse a long time and I have never had to deal with this particular issue before. I have worked with this particular nurse for about 8 years and we have become friendly. A few months ago this nurse found out she had terminal cancer. This past week she had to stop working and she told us when the time is right she will go to hospice. Also this week another nurse in my department called me to tell me she had cancer and would be starting radiation and chemotherapy soon. We were both crying on the phone. I lie awake at night thinking about these 2 nurses that I know so well. I just ask for you to say a prayer for my one friend to die peacefully and the other to beat her cancer.

Thank you

I am so sorry to hear about that,I will pray for you and your friends.

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Bless all of you!

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many loving, heartfelt thoughts for you and these 2 nurses.

leslie

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Specializes in Im interested in ob,L&D, crna, and np.

I am so sorry to hear that.:crying2: I will pray for them. I feel so sad for them and I don't even know them. God will help all of you through this terrible time.

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

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Specializes in Trauma/Burn ICU, Neuro ICU.

I am here with you and your friends. Keep your chin up.:icon_hug:

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I am so very sorry for you and your friends. Over the years, I've known several nurses who have died. I always go to the funeral and recount to the families a story of either how we met and/or how they impacted my life by being a nurse. It is never easy going to a funeral of a colleague. Please take some time for you too during this difficult time.

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My prayers are with you and the families of the nurses.

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Specializes in Rehab.

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