Topics About 'Grief'.

Before Ashley could begin to regroup, she glanced down the hallway towards the elevators. Stepping off the elevator was George's elderly wife, Elaine. George and Elaine had been married 46 years. Ashley felt trapped and panicky. She was the nurs...

Hopefully, many of us will never know what it’s like to lose someone to suicide. However, for those who sadly are living with it, we feel compassion and acknowledge their grief and loss. On November 19th, we dedicate the day to those who have lost lo...

Recently, I mulled over a nursing diagnosis for myself based on Erickson’s stages of psychosocial development. What led me to revisit generativity versus stagnation? My daughter, an only child, spread her inexperienced wings and flew my protective ...

How many of you have felt helpless or guilty when caring for a seriously ill or dying patient? How many become overwhelmed with emotion after a particularly "bad death", or the death of a patient you have allowed yourself to become attached to? What ...