A Nursing Exemplar; One New Nurse's Experience

Thank you for sharing. You were given a very special gift from Ruth, and a greater insight into the world around us

I couldn't tell from your post if this event was current or was earlier in your career. Never lose that knowledge that you made a difference by treating your Ruthie with the same respect and kindness, as you would any responding person. Some may feel "silly" speaking to unconscious patients, but I've heard too many stories to NOT believe they hear you, even if only subconsciously. Lovely story, Kris, and keep up the awesome work!S

Wow! That is an absolutely beautiful story. I am a pre-nursing student now but I will be sure to carry that story with me. Thank you so much for sharing! Ivy Bee :heartbeat

People like Ruthie need nurses like you. This is who I would want caring for my parent in a situation like this.As for the "light" who knows? I am not a spiritual person but when my daughter's boyfriend (age 28) was in ICU with a tramatic brain injury, there was a moment when all of us around his bed (family and friends) actually felt him leave his body. We all did and looked at eachother! It was like he was gone, still breathing on a respirator, but he was just a shell. So who knows?

This article proves you are a truly dedicated nurse. Thank you so very much for your uplifting story. It was wonderful, and I do believe in the Spiritual.

We should always remember that hearing is the last to go. Kindness and kind words are never wasted.

Very great deed. You have showed a good example to us and you have inspired me. I have seen and observe a lot of uncaring nurses nowadays especially in setting where nurses are bombarded with numbers of patients. I hope we will commit our selves of being an angel in the sickroom.

Very great deed. You have showed a good example and that really inspired me. I have seen a lot of uncaring nursing professional nowadays especially when settings like nurses are bombarded with patients. They tend to forget what they commit for. I hope all nurses will continue serving the sick and be an angel in the sick room.

Dats indeed a 1daful experience and thanks 4 sharing with us and i know she died a happy woman knowing sum1 cares abt her

Beautiful! And I'm one who thinks Ruthie chose to leave while there was a caring person by her side. :heartbeat

thanks, how sweet!

thank you so much, Samy! I guess I didn't expect ANY replies to my story!! thanks again!