I'm a first year nursing student at Simmons college, and I personally, am a very emotional person. The realization that at some point or another I'm going to have to either witness death, or to tell someone that they are dying is terrifying to say the least. When as a professional in a health care field is it ok to cry? There was an interesting article in the NYtimes online http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/22/health/views/22essa.html?ref=views
but, I feel like it skirted around the issue, and just stated various opinions. I personally think that showing that I care, be it though tears, or laughter does not matter as long as my pt will understand that I care about them. On the other hand how do you know if ur pt will be ok with you crying, or if they'd rather you were strong?? This just seems so difficult to even think about, my mind is reeling!! :uhoh21:
