a nurse's heavy heart

1 my patient passed away today. young man, age 60's, of severe CAD and cardiomyopathy which started in his 40's. his wife was present during the attempted resuscitation. i am just grateful he didn't collapse and code at home, that he made it to the ER before needing intubation. my heart aches for his family. i feel thankful to have known him.

another patient was just diagnosed with nonischemic cardiomyopathy, her EF is 20-25%. had been feeling unwell for a few months (cough, fatigue). she's a single mother just a few years younger than i am. had to keep from crying when she did.

just needed to share. thanks for listening and understanding, my comrades. you're the only ones who really "get it" from a nurse's perspective.
(((((hugs))))) I extend my deepest condolences to you. Thank you for the compassion and caring that you obviously invest into your job.

Big hug, the patients and their families are so lucky to have you there at such a dark time. Hope someone like you is around when my dark hours come.

If the patients families know how much you truely care, they would give you a {{{HUGE HUG}}} and Thank You. As they can't do it right now, please accept this one from me.

(((freefair))) Sending you big hugs and thanking you for being such a compasionate nurse! You WILL have a better day tomorrow.