Letter to SICU nurses

Specialties MICU

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Dear SICU nurses-- i just wanted to write this letter of gratitude to you and your collegues. My husband spent from the 15th of february until this morning in the SICU unit. He passed away this morning. I just wanted to thank SICU nurses for all they do for our loved ones. My husband was given the best of care that i could ask for. Anytime i went to visit him he was clean and appeared satisfied with his care even though he was on a vent most of the time. His needs were attended to promptly and was treated with the utmost respect and dignity anyone could ask for. Whenever i spoke to his nurse to get an update on him, his nurse was always courteous and helpful They give love and support to the family as well as the patient. You folks certainly have a lot of responsibility riding on you, and you have earned my respect in the highest form. i am a nurse as well so i can say that i have been on both sides of the fence. I have learned so much in the past month and there is no way i could ever pretend to shoulder your responsibilities. Even through my heavy heart and tears of loss i would like to say thank you for a job well done. You have earned it. Sincerely tigger2sassy1

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Specializes in MICU, SICU, CRRT,.

I am so very sorry for your loss, and will be thinking of your and your family in this difficult time of grief. Thank you for your kind words, and for being so generous to think of the nurses during this time. As a new ICU nurse, and after having some limited experience in SICU, these words mean so much to me. It shows me that, even though it may not be evident all the time, the job we do touches not only the patient but the family as well. It also helps to cement my desire to make it as a great ICU nurse, and helps me to remember that my patient is also a husband, father, friend and loved one of someone else. It means alot to myself, and to other nurses I am sure, that you took the time during such a difficult loss to thank those that were involved in your husbands care. Once again, you and your family will continue to be in our prayers, and I am truly sorry for your loss.

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Specializes in critical care, med/surg.

Peace be with you. Often times I don't know how I can take care of someone who I know from the start is going to die. Your words help us all realize our contributions.

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Specializes in interested in NICU!!.

sorry for your loss,

sorry for my ignorance, can someone please tell me what's "sicu"?

thanks :imbar

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Specializes in critical care, med/surg.

SICU...surgical intensive care unit

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