a nurse's heavy heart

[freefalr]

my patient passed away today. young man, age 60's, of severe CAD and cardiomyopathy which started in his 40's. his wife was present during the attempted resuscitation. i am just grateful he didn't collapse and code at home, that he made it to the ER before needing intubation. my heart aches for his family. i feel thankful to have known him.

another patient was just diagnosed with nonischemic cardiomyopathy, her EF is 20-25%. had been feeling unwell for a few months (cough, fatigue). she's a single mother just a few years younger than i am. had to keep from crying when she did.

just needed to share. thanks for listening and understanding, my comrades. you're the only ones who really "get it" from a nurse's perspective. :redbeathe

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

(((((hugs))))) I extend my deepest condolences to you. Thank you for the compassion and caring that you obviously invest into your job.

[oramar]

Big hug, the patients and their families are so lucky to have you there at such a dark time. Hope someone like you is around when my dark hours come.

[gentlegiver, ASN, LPN, RN]

If the patients families know how much you truely care, they would give you a {{{HUGE HUG}}} and Thank You. As they can't do it right now, please accept this one from me.

[Hospice Nurse LPN, BSN, RN]

(((freefair))) Sending you big hugs and thanking you for being such a compasionate nurse! You WILL have a better day tomorrow.