Jan 16 by ruby_jane, BSN, RN ruby_jane has 10 years experience as a BSN, RN. 971 Likes; 2 Followers; 6,807 Visitors; 1,976 Posts 10 minutes ago, OldDude said: Let the tears flow and savor the memories you made while nurturing and tending to that person during their last lap of life. Nursing homes are the end game for us and we know what the ultimate outcome will be; it's still hard and painful to let them go. Now that I'm being rationed on the amount of posts I "like", I will say I used up a like on this. You always say it so well, OD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 16 by NutmeggeRN NutmeggeRN has 25 years experience and works as a HS Nurse. 155 Likes; 1 Follower; 4 Articles; 41,939 Visitors; 3,624 Posts I'm so sorry....one of my first homecare pts died recently...still in touch after all these years (30). Heartbreaking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 16 by jess11RN 144 Likes; 1,044 Visitors; 159 Posts I'm so sorry Hugs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 16 by nmr79 nmr79 works as a School Nurse. 16 Likes; 1,409 Visitors; 191 Posts I'm so sorry. I really miss working with the elderly sometimes. They really can be such a challenging and rewarding group to work with. Hang in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 17 by Cattz 11 Likes; 6,662 Visitors; 931 Posts I worked in Home Health and Nursing Home for many years before getting fortunate enough to get a School Nurse job. I love my job now, but, most definitely Home Health and Nursing Home- I was passionate about and LOVED IT!! That has been several years ago, and I still have very vivid memories of many of my favorites. Edited Jan 17 by Cattz typo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 17 by BunnyBunnyBSNRN, ASN, BSN BunnyBunnyBSNRN has 13 years experience as a ASN, BSN and works as a School Nurse. 182 Likes; 1 Follower; 12,066 Visitors; 764 Posts Thank you to everybody for your kind words. Found out yesterday another resident passed on the same day - she wasn't necessarily one of my favourites, but she was a presences in that place. As one person said, "she was the mayor". It's been a rough week there. If you are the praying kind, please remember the staff in your prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
