How much time did you take off for a death of loved one?

[Nursesuzi]

How much time would/does your manager give you for the death of a loved one?.

I just lost my Dad. Everyone is telling me to take a couple of weeks. My manager is saying a week or so or whenever I'm ready to come back is OK. I'm a new grad and afraid if I take that much time off I'll lose "my edge". My Dad passed on the Veterans Day. I am definitely greiving but am usually able to hold it together. I don't want to be stressed because I've lost my learning curve from being gone too long....I know a weird question, but maybe one of you guys has been here..

[seanymph]

My Father passed away suddenly November 4th and because I am doing travel nursing I could not miss too many shifts (I took off 2 shifts). I think this has delayed my grieving process. I still have not acknowledged that he is gone.

When I lost my husband in 1998 I took a week, went back for a week found I just was not functional and ended up being off for a month.

[GingerSue]

So sorry to hear about your losses. When I lost my brother - it was a Friday - the day was spent with family members. The next day, Saturday I went to work and this was, for me a good thing because I was able to continue as usual. But, I just couldn't face my evening classes for about a week. Keep well - it takes time.

[stenana4]

My mother who had lung ca with mets to her liver,kidneys and bones passed away on the morning of June 8,( which is my oldest grandson birthday)I was talking to her when she took her last breath. With me being the oldest daughter living by her,everything has fallen to me to take care of.She had a boyfriend of 15 yrs. He knows that mom wanted me to take care of all of her personal property, but I don't want to make him mad.I just want to get a few things of hers right now (some pictures,her bible and etc).But I don't think he is being to cooperative.What should I do? I have poa.

[Blackcat99]

My mother who had lung ca with mets to her liver,kidneys and bones passed away on the morning of June 8,( which is my oldest grandson birthday)I was talking to her when she took her last breath. With me being the oldest daughter living by her,everything has fallen to me to take care of.She had a boyfriend of 15 yrs. He knows that mom wanted me to take care of all of her personal property, but I don't want to make him mad.I just want to get a few things of hers right now (some pictures,her bible and etc).But I don't think he is being to cooperative.What should I do? I have poa.

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are the POA, therefore you are the person in charge. Go over right now and pick up the things you want. He knows that Mom wanted you to take care of her property. If he gets mad, that's his problem not yours. If he's not being too cooperative it makes me wonder if he is planning to take the things you want? Good luck.