I currently work as an L.P.N, and have been a nurse for 3 years. I am currently attending school to become an R.N. I have always been an emotional person. Of course in front of patients I am able to...
To be on the safe side, I would do what the above posters stated. Contact whoever is on your Infectious Disease team. It may have been nothing, but honestly in a case like that it's always smart to...
NurseSara0214 replied to NurseSara0214's topic in General Nursing
Thank you Leslie. I think it'd be cold and undearing to at least give a sentiment to a family who has just lost their loved one. There were many emotions that day, and honestly, I was so happy to know...
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Actually, I think they do know me pretty well as I've worked with these people for over 2 years. It's not like I'm crying every minute of my shift each shift. This was an isolated incident in which I...
What an awesome comment!! I had a similar post on "emotions" as a nurse.. though mine was a hospice patient, and it seems as though the nurses that replied weren't as understanding as you. As long as...
NurseSara0214 replied to NurseSara0214's topic in General Nursing
Thank you! That's exactly how I feel! That they need me to help THEM.. I was so embarassed..not that it happens all of the time. I just cherish these times. Nobody realizes how special the hospice...
NurseSara0214 replied to NurseSara0214's topic in General Nursing
Thank you all for the feedback. I think counseling would be a good way for me to figure out how to balance my emotions in this situation. I actually enjoy my job, and we generally only have 1 or 2...