Lost my 1st patient

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I lost my first patient last night.

I cant help but ask myself if I missed something or did something wrong?

He was over 80 and emaciated is probably not a strong enough word. I still feel guilt. I hope that i charted everything. One of the great things about the ER is I had two doctors at my side. So why do I still feel paranoid that I did something wrong?

Specializes in critical care, PACU.

Im lost too. Perhaps brackets now mean strangle instead of hugs? :wink2: or maybe they thought we were calling her a rookie?

To the OP: your feelings are normal and Im so sorry

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Whups, my bad. . . did not notice op's name is actually Rookie.

Sorry all, thought this was some sort of slam.

hugs to all, and to all a good night.

===Feeling a little sensitive myself this week, lost a couple, read this thread to hear everyone's voice on this topic. ===

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ICU, educator.
huh?

who are you quoting, cuz i can't find where jopacu said what you quoted.

and who is eating the young??

sue was giving rookie a hug.

"be nice"????

yep, totally lost here.

leslie:confused:

I was getting ready to say the same thing.....

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Specializes in Hospice, LTC, Rehab, Home Health.

How is this eating the young? JoPACURN is also sending "hugs" to the new nurse!

Sorry I guess I missed a couple posts before I started typing

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