He rose again-a lesson learned

Well said.

Thank you for sharing this story. We all need a little dose of humility. It helps us keep perspective.

I'm trying to see what this article is trying to get across. I'm hoping it isn't a lesson in ignoring someone's advanced directives because of a fluke.BTW. When you said he "had literally came back from the dead," I think you mean he "figuratively" came back from the day. You "literally" used the wrong word.

Quote from UserGI'm trying to see what this article is trying to get across. I'm hoping it isn't a lesson in ignoring someone's advanced directives because of a fluke.BTW. When you said he "had literally came back from the dead," I think you mean he "figuratively" came back from the day. You "literally" used the wrong word.

Quote from UserGI'm trying to see what this article is trying to get across. I'm hoping it isn't a lesson in ignoring someone's advanced directives because of a fluke.BTW. When you said he "had literally came back from the dead," I think you mean he "figuratively" came back from the day. You "literally" used the wrong word.

Quote from AggieQTWOW.I would like to THANK the OP... What I took away from this article was that we as nurses at times become complacent, thinking we "know" everything (especially more than some interns/residents) and that we need to take the time to sit back, listen and be open to learning/trying new things. I am a firm believer that you can learn something from everyone. I do not believe the articles purpose had ANYTHING to do with the subject of advance directives, but with the attitudes many nurses develop of being a "know it all"

Wow! It was a miracle that you spoke exactly the right thing at exactly the right time. Sounds like God to me. I read nothing haughty or amiss in any way in OP's story. OP, thank you for sharing this most encouraging event.

What an incredible story! Thanks for sharing!When we get too comfortable- it's sinking sand.

Sometimes we know just enough to be dangerous. Thanks for sharing a little humility.