Sophia62

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1. Stressed about a loved patient

   Sophia62 replied to Sophia62's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   She is able to take PO but refuses. She is actively dying. Although the 1/21 ratio is difficult to deal with; it doesn't mean ignoring the patient's wishes. Her main concern is pain control while...

2. Stressed about a loved patient

   Sophia62 replied to Sophia62's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I hope that in the loss of my family, their wishes are not ignored. I am the biggest advocate my patient has! My patient has stated to me and in her will she does not want a G-tube. Yet her health...

3. Stressed about a loved patient

   Sophia62 replied to Sophia62's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   PT was soft spoken (the NP and other part time day nurse even stated to me they never hear her speak) It's because they don't listen! Funny story: soft spoken pt - meaning she has to know you to...

4. Stressed about a loved patient

   Sophia62 replied to Sophia62's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Compassion is a large part of nursing. I don's see how someone with compassion could take care of a patient for 5 years and not develop a relationship with them. Her only of communicating now is...

5. Stressed about a loved patient

   Sophia62 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I work in LTC and have taken care of one resident for a little over five years. She has become a dear friend in this time. She is soft spoken and not understood by other staff members. She has...