So, The Nurse said to The Dying Patient...

[Tuesday Afternoon]

I don't have time to hold your hand.

You know, because that is the way She rolls.

[NJmaverick]

1. while this isn't a great example, I give credit to people who work with the dying

In my younger days our squad did transports home (when we had enough man power to do this) and it was not uncommon to take people home for what would likely be their last trip. I found the conversations (I liked to talk to my patients as it helped to pass the time and usually made them feel better) difficult and I felt awkward. I would worry that I would say the wrong thing (like make references to the future) and was often at a loss as to what to say to them (usually striking up a conversation was pretty easy).

So I give credit to those that deal with this difficult situation on a regular basis. It takes a special type of person to do that.

[redqueen]

3. You talk about the present.

Ask how they're feeling, ask about what shows or movies or books they like, whether they like politics or sports or history.

Sometimes it's enough just to hold their hand and spend some time just being there.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

5. Ask open ended questions...HOLD their hand.

Give them 60 seconds of YOUR time. Even in today's health care situation, One can find time. :hug:

[PassingFair]

2. When she gets fired for not meeting her requirements....

it's understandable.

We are all being forced to
dance to profit's tune.

:cry:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

4. sad commentary on the state of affairs regarding the current

situation. :hug: