oh nooooooo...

gwenith, BSN, RN · Dec 13, 2003

Jnette many years ago when I worked Dialysis I was told that the great thing about it was that the patients became your friends and that the worst thing about it was that your patients became your friends. (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))

jnette, ASN, EMT-I · Dec 13, 2003

Originally posted by gwenith
Jnette many years ago when I worked Dialysis I was told that the great thing about it was that the patients became your friends and that the worst thing about it was that your patients became your friends. (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))

Oh, so VERY true, Gwenyth. I wouldn't change it, either... not for a moment.

But how it DOES hurt when you lose them. So many years together... 3 X a week...so many memories... they become more than friends, they become family.

One of the very reasons I love this specialty.. I am able to give my all every time I see my patients... make them feel special.

Laugh and carry on with them just as you would with family, cry with them, hope with them.. hug and rejoice with them... listen to their stories, hopes and disappointments.

Heck, even grow old with them ! We have one fellow my age.. well, he's younger, really.. but we laugh all the time how we are 'growing old' together...

oh, but how deeply it hurts when you lose one... especially unexpected as this one was... and the last one.... * argh *

stressednurse · Dec 13, 2003

Jnette, thanks for sharing that with us. Hugs to you and thanks for sharing your memories with all of us. Leaves me to wonder if she left a family who will remember her also.

jnette, ASN, EMT-I · Dec 13, 2003

Originally posted by stressednurse
Leaves me to wonder if she left a family who will remember her also.

Her husband brought her in every morning, carried her bag with her yellow blanket, funny little sox.... he will miss her sorely.

As will our other patients... anytime one of them doesn't show for tx., they all inquire... they are a tightknit group. Come Monday morning, there will be a noticable quiet on the floor... she and the lady in the chair next to her had become quite good friends... it will be hard....

The patients just drew names to exchange gifts Christmas week...

now the one who drew her name will have to deal with this as well...

Thanx for allowing me to pour my heart out.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Dec 13, 2003

((((jnette))))

stressednurse · Dec 13, 2003

Thanks, that is a nice closing for me.

I still think I need to hug you though, such a loss.

Hellllo Nurse · Dec 13, 2003

(((((((((((((((Jnette)))))))))))))),

I've been there and know how you feel.

renerian, BSN, RN · Dec 13, 2003

I know it does hurt to lose a patient you really liked. You are compassionate to care about your clients.

Hugs,

renerian

ShelleyERgirl, LPN · Dec 14, 2003

Jnette, my friend, I am so sorry for your loss. You are such a wonderful nurse and compassionate person, I know this has affected you deeply. I will be thinking of you and your patients. She sounds like a lovely person and I am sure she will be missed by all.

(((((((((((((((((jnette))))))):kiss

RN~in~CT · Dec 14, 2003

Warm hugs {{{Jnette}}}

live4today, RN · Dec 14, 2003

((((((((((warm hugs for you jnette)))))))))) losing a patient that we have grown close to is always tough. the positive side of the loss is knowing you gave her the best of you as a nurse, and made her three trips to dialysis each week comfortable and filled with laughter. i will pray for the family. :kiss