I have worked in LTC for many years and have observed many end of life situations and I believe the process sounds familiar and had nothing to do with the IV bag you hung, there is nothing you can do...
I have to respectfully agree to disagree Nursing is a calling and you can not care too much you can learn to set boundries but total detachemnt has no place in Nursing sorry just my opinion after 30...
I agree with you, I especially feel bad for new Nurses as some of the replies from seasoned nurses feel harsh and judgemental to me, I feel there is a way to empathise and also get your point across...
Also sometimes you may need to work somewhere outside your chosen field, I know everyone wants Mom Baby or icu but maybe you could apply at a LTC believe me you will get a variety of experience in all...