I am just Sad!

1 First let me say Happy Holidays to all the allnurses.com bloggers and staff! I am a reentry LPN working at an ALF and I do love it been there about 10 months now and I am now dealing with one of my residents on Hospice and very close to dying. I have become very close to this res and family . This is really the first death at the ALF that I have had to deal with , so actually I am lucky that way. Yesterday was tough every time i left the room i broke down!I forgot how heartbreaking this can be. My biggest goal right now is to make sure he stays comfortable, which Hospice is doing a great job in seeing that he is! well thanks for letting me vent !
I think it's OK to feel sad when a patient is dying, especially when you have grown close to them. It shows that you're human and that you're a caring nurse. Make sure to spend your off time doing things you enjoy to try to relieve some stress. You're doing a great job! :heartbeat

It's ok to be sad and shed a tear..........it just means you care..........and we are here to help you through. What a blessed gift you are for him.

I had a wise Nurse tell me once to always feel as honored to be with the dying as with the newly born, as each stage in life is equally as important to that person's journey. So I try to remember that and hope I have made a difference in the many people I have been with at their end of life. It never gets easy, tears I still cry, but it always humbles me, and makes me reflect on my life, and how precious it truly is. (((hugs))

Sadly when i went to work today my friend had passed. It was truly an honor and a blessing to have him in my life I will never forget him! He was truly an amazing person. I felt a feeling of relief when I found out ...... no more suffering and he is now at rest. ( still very sad though) Rest in Peace Sir!!!!!(Poppi) Love you

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm a hospice nurse and we always included the facility staff as part of the family and honor their grief. Any bereavement services the hospice offers should be available to you if you need it.

Sorry for your loss

Thank you all for your kind words!

I'm so sorry for your loss! I'm sure you touched his life the same way he touched yours. Stay strong and remember that you are greatly appreciated.

Please make sure you take time off to grieve. You deserve it.

How tender you are. You must be an asset to your workplace. The world always needs care...Thank you for being like you are.

Quote from lorettapSadly when i went to work today my friend had passed. It was truly an honor and a blessing to have him in my life I will never forget him! He was truly an amazing person. I felt a feeling of relief when I found out ...... no more suffering and he is now at rest. ( still very sad though) Rest in Peace Sir!!!!!(Poppi) Love you