Have you found yourself blurring the professional boundary?

[Joe V]

We've addressed this before when the patient-Nurse boundaries are blurred. But, it is a topic that is always important. Sometimes patients can affect us so strongly that it is difficult to keep a professional distance.

Our feelings and emotions can be so difficult to handle especially when the patient reminds us of a loved one. Memories flood back as we see our loved one in them. Our emotions are stirred by their mannerisms, a smile, or even just the touch of their hand. They come into our lives for only a fleeting moment and leave us changed when they depart.

Have you found yourself blurring the professional boundary?

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[Crystal-Wings, LVN]

Yes, and it broke my heart.

[kbrn2002, ADN, RN]

8 hours ago, Crystal-Wings said:

Yes, and it broke my heart.

I am sorry. That right there is the best reason to not cross those boundaries. Somebody can and usually does get hurt.

[amoLucia]

To me, there's 2 types of boundaries. Patients and other coworkers.

With pts, I had no real problems.

But with personnel, I knew when it was time to leave the job.

16 hours ago, Crystal-Wings said:

Yes, and it broke my heart.

For the jobs, I really liked the jobs.

For coworkers, just wishful thinking left.