Sorebeth89
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Stating things such as, " He has to get better so we can take him home." Wanting to do a full code when he had been on hospice for the last 5.5 months. I want to say that the family had been amazing care takers, for the pt. to be bed bound for five and a half months and not a single bed sore or mark on his body was impressive.
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I think, mostly they have just been patient and as understanding as possible. I spent 2 days with a family who was unwilling to come to terms with their loved one dying, we provided as much education and time with the family member as possible. I was able to sit with the spouse and talk with her but it was all unlike any other experience I have ever had the privilege of experiencing. I was a CNA for 10 years and I thought everyone knew and accepted that their loved ones would pass. I did not expect this clinical experience and frankly I felt a little like a fish out of water.
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Knowing your limitations, being kind to students because lets face it we truly know only the surface and I really am there to learn from you and not cause your life to be harder, I also think being able to articulate to others your meanings and whether those are discharge instructions or speaking to another nurse. Also not being afraid to get to know your patient or your residents. Being strong and advocating for your patients. just to name a few.
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What makes a good nurse? a nurse as a co-worker? a care taker? and a human being. I realize that there are times in your life that make you feel inadequate at what your doing, and many times the last couple of years in school I have thought I am not smart enough to do this. My question is what makes you feel you have what it takes to be a good and competent nurse?
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I am a nursing student and I have seen some pretty dysfunctional families the last couple of weeks. The dysfunction seems to stem from the children or spouse not being able to accept their loved ones death. How as a nurse is the best way to approach those who cannot accept what you know is the inevitable...death?