kheadrick

THANK YOU for all the responses. I think the more experience I get, the better I will get at feeling out these situations. The hospital I am currently working for only has our first name and has a policy against handing telling our last names. I can see both sides of this with the patients feeling vulnerable and wanting to know about those who are caring for them. I can also see needing to keep certain info private for safety. It sure does help to hear from those who have been in the field for longer than I have to share experiences. Thanks again!

THANK YOU! It is good remember that sometimes it is a better thing to be out of pain and that there things worse than death sometimes. Your insights are so helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to write back to my question!

Thank you so much for your perspective as a parent. I think we get caught up in our roles and it was so helpful to hear from your role and what the family needs.

This past weekend, I had a patient who was insistent about asking about me personally. This patient wanted to know my relationship status, my age, my last name, etc. I explained that I that I wasn't allowed to disclose any of that, per our hospital policy. Are there better or different ways to handle this situation in the future. It seems to arise often.

I'm a student nurse and have just started precepting. I had an 18-month old patient this past weekend who has a terminal outcome. It is hard to see a child and family go through this process. Any insights would be much appreciated.