The Broken Man

Bless your heart! I understand how you felt. It is quite a tough situation being bound by your desire to be your patient's advocate and helping this person get through his pain. As medical professionals we are also bound by both ethical and legal standards. Your kind words and gentle care for this patient will make a big difference. It takes time to heal emotional wounds and theres nothing much you can do except provide comfort for this patient. I know also that as professionals, we are not allowed to impose our religious affiliations or beliefs to our patients. But you can show this person God's love by the care you give him. It might be a little thing to do but it does go a long way.

Quote from gvernzBless your heart! I understand how you felt. It is quite a tough situation being bound by your desire to be your patient's advocate and helping this person get through his pain. As medical professionals we are also bound by both ethical and legal standards. Your kind words and gentle care for this patient will make a big difference. It takes time to heal emotional wounds and theres nothing much you can do except provide comfort for this patient. I know also that as professionals, we are not allowed to impose our religious affiliations or beliefs to our patients. But you can show this person God's love by the care you give him. It might be a little thing to do but it does go a long way.

All I can say is, if the day ever comes when a situation such as this doesn't tear you up inside, it'll be time to quit nursing forever. I pray this never happens to you.

Quote from VivaLasViejasAll I can say is, if the day ever comes when a situation such as this doesn't tear you up inside, it'll be time to quit nursing forever. I pray this never happens to you.

I hope you can hang on to your good heart. I remember a time when I just unplugged from my emotions and that pinched feeling in my heart went away. But, I didn't want to be a tank of non-emotions. I moved on to another unit and re-plugged. Good Luck in your career.

Quote from RodoonI hope you can hang on to your good heart. I remember a time when I just unplugged from my emotions and that pinched feeling in my heart went away. But, I didn't want to be a tank of non-emotions. I moved on to another unit and re-plugged. Good Luck in your career.

Never apologize for having a heart and for using it. In spite of what this man has done, he is still a human being. Red blood flows through his veins just like ours. It is easy to sit back and judge him for what he has done. It is harder to sit back and empathize with him. Something in him cut to your heart and you were able to see him as more than a drug mule. Never apologize for having a heart and for using it It is when you cease to use it, that you should become concerned.

I know this was not the point of your article, but what do you mean by "He knew he was going to die" and "he was sentenced to die". Do you mean because of what he did to his body by swallowing the capsules? Or that he'd be sentenced to die for legal reasons? Sorry, I'm just confused. On another note, clearly you have a beautiful heart. Your patients are lucky to have you as their nurse! <3

Quote from R!XTERI know this was not the point of your article, but what do you mean by "He knew he was going to die" and "he was sentenced to die". Do you mean because of what he did to his body by swallowing the capsules? Or that he'd be sentenced to die for legal reasons? Sorry, I'm just confused. On another note, clearly you have a beautiful heart. Your patients are lucky to have you as their nurse! <3

Quote from kurisuchine08he'll die for the legal ramifications of being a drug mule, at least that's what the police escort informed us.

Quote from R!XTERJust curious - was this in the US? Because I don't think someone would be sentenced to death for that...

Oh wow! Yeah, Ive heard they are really strict about drugs in middle eastern countries. That is so tragic. At least he had you as his nurse to care for him.