Wow- I can't bbelieve it

[Advocate1]

I went into nursing because when my mom was dying the nurses there were phenomenal! I will never forget them-

So here's the wow part. I had a pt not too long ago who was dying. She was awake & alert and I took care of her for weeks- yes weeks- she would bounce from ICU back to the tele unit (my floor) over adn over.

She wan an amazing woman- stong, funny, loving with a heart of pure gold. I took an liking to her- I couldn't help it. And I made sure she was my pt everytime i worked.

During those weeks I also bonded with her family, esp her daughter. I may have crossed some professional lines when we both cried together or when I told her my story about my mom. She asked for my number one day- just so she could stay in touch she said & I gave it to her.

After she left my floor she went on Hopsice and a few weeks later she passed.

I saw her obit in the paper and even wrote a message online to the family.

Then, this am I got a call - it was the daugher, just saying hi & telling me what an impression I made on her & her family & how none of them will ever forget me. She said she still can't believe that I have been an RN for less than a yr. I can't believe that I was able to help someone like my mom's RNs helped me-- but it feels so good. I glad to be a nurse today. :redpinkhe

[htrn]

Congratulations on making a difference in a family's life.

Sometimes getting personal really helps develop a therapeutic relationship and is not always bad. I would recommend being careful about giving out home telephone numbers though.

Good for you!!

[emsboss]

KUDOS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...Welcome to the REAL rewards of Nursing!!!:D:D:D