I am a Hospice Nurse and am looking after my Brother in Law at his request. My DOCS is super helpful and does not have a problem with me doing this. My BIL has been diagnosed with terminal cancer with a prognosis of 4-6 months to live. My husband as you can imagine is very distraught. We brought him home from hospital to our home.
I struggle at times with stepping into Nurse Role then back again into SIL role. I know I have to look after myself and keep a healthy body mind and soul.
What suggestions do you have in regards to me keeping the two roles separate?
It is hard at times this I do know but I feel in my heart this is something that I want to do for hubby and the family.
My greatest desire is to allow Mike to have as peaceful death as possible and to maintain his dignity through out.
He is a very humble man and has an amazing peace about him considering he only found out 1 week ago that his life is precariously placed.
I welcome your responses.
May I ask for those that pray to pray really hard for us all. Thanks
With your clinical background, you don't need to be told that you can't do it all yourself. Take advantage of respite care so that you do not shoulder this alone. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
gr8rnpjt, RN
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With your clinical background, you don't need to be told that you can't do it all yourself. Take advantage of respite care so that you do not shoulder this alone. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.