Thank you to the ICU nurses

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I am in the ICU with a terminally ill family member. I am pretty much in my own dealing with this as my family is beyond dysfunctional. The nurses here are making me feel welcome and are consoling me as things worsen. Thank you to those who are taking the extra step to help me through this.

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Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.

Hugs to you during this difficult time..

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Thank you.

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Specializes in LTC and School Health.

I pray your loved one pulls through. Kudos to the ICU nurses giving great care and consoling you. This is what makes me roll out of bed at 4:45am, I love being a nurse ( specifically in ICU). :hug:

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I pray your loved one pulls through. Kudos to the ICU nurses giving great care and consoling you. This is what makes me roll out of bed at 4:45am, I love being a nurse ( specifically in ICU). :hug:

Thank you as well. Unfortunately my father is not going to survive much longer.

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Specializes in Hospice/Infusion.

God bless you and your family. My prayers go out to you. I know losing someone is beyond words...

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Well as an update my father has just opened his eyes. He is in a semi vegetative state, but has the whole team speechless. I don't know what all this means, but I am hoping this is for the best.

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I am so sorry you are going through this. All nurses need to remember that many times family is as much a priority as the patient. Like I tell all my families, please try to rest and be sure you are eating and staying hydrated. :hug:

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I am so sorry you are going through this. All nurses need to remember that many times family is as much a priority as the patient. Like I tell all my families, please try to rest and be sure you are eating and staying hydrated. :hug:

Thank you. His nurse kicked me out and told me to go eat something. So I'll do that. I just hope the good news continues.

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Specializes in ER.

Good luck my friend.

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Well my stubborn father has shocked us all. We go from deciding that we may have to remove life support to him now saying one word responses and moving both arms. We can't wait to see what further improvements occur. I'm just glad we are off the vent. Thank you for all of your kind words in this very difficult time.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

I am so sorry you are going through this.....:hug: I know how hard it was with my Dad about 3 years ago.

After a lifetime in critical care, I have come to know with confidence that......... there is only one person who knows the time line of our lives and HE's :saint: not sharing. My prayers for you and your familiy.

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