dealing with death as a nurse - STORY TIME 

This is what I'm worried about after nursing school, I cry so easily and get emotional 😩

as a CNA in both oncology and the ER, i have unfortunately seen death up close and personal. with oncology patients it was harder because most of those patients were there for months, or reoccurring patients over time, so a bond was made and you really got to know their stories. in the ER, it's not as difficult, because it's usually a traumatic event. but i definitely feel you; it is a bizarre feeling to walk away from a death and keep working like nothing happened.

I'm about at the time in high school where you're expected to start thinking about college and your career. i really want to be a nurse but i'm so afraid i won't be able to handle it. the thought of being responsible for someone's life is terrifying to me, but being a nurse is something i've wanted do to for a while. i've always been interested in the medical field, and i love interacting with and helping people. i honestly don't know what to do.

I really like this type of video because it opens up a conversation on matter that we all struggle with. I am not a nurse yet but this video serves as another reason as to why I want to become one!! Love you Justine 💜

I wish it didn’t bother me. Just lost my first patient after taking care of them for a few days. I’ve been struggling with it more than I thought I would.

I am a CNA in transitional care, and I have never had a patient die on the job, but there have been times where I come back to my shift after a few days off and learn that some of my favorite patients have passed while I was gone. It's definitely not a good feeling, but like Justine said, you are in work mode, and its not as hard as you think to put it behind you and continue with your shift.

I cried a little. I must admit. Sometimes I worry about death in work. But I think the sensitivity to life lost is what makes great nurses, after experiencing death I feel like it would allow you to work that much harder on keeping your living patients alive. Being a nurse is such a gift knowing you're helping people stay alive or pass on peacefully. Nevertheless! Awesome work Justine!

I never had a issue dealing with the death of a patient. I’m working pediatric home health now and my issue is I bonded with a child who is no longer getting care. Improved. Doesn’t need it. Not working with that baby anymore. Miss that kid terribly.

I haven't encountered death while at clinical yet. I've come close but it seems to keep happening on my days off. I'm really nervous for that first experience with death but this makes me feel a bit better. I hope "work mode" kicks in for me as well

As a highschool student that is frightened by death this video really helped me feel better about death and maybe the not so desirable part of nursing

your story times are my fave :) :) xx

I've almost been in the same situation and I totally feel you💯

Great Channel, Loved the storytime. You earned a new subscriber. Keep the videos coming.

Thank you for sharing these stories! Not a lot of people do. I have a question. When you have a code and you're busy trying to stabilize, what happens when one of your other patients start having an emergency? Are there plans in place for who need to look after the other patients? Sorry, never worked in hospital and hope to be once I graduate. 😊

i like this story time do more in future :))

Thanks so much for sharing this.

Most people are worried about how nurses take death...but it happens? Be tactful and show your condolences and understanding. Respect, but it’s okay to not be broken up. I know I’ve been on the patient side for getting a aortic valve replaced with a mechanical one and honestly I wasn’t scared. Given I was 17, but I had prepared myself for the worst. I said my “I love you’s” spent time with my friends ate my favorite things and soso. My family were the ones worried and crying. They thought it was weird how I took it. I did flat line in surgery, but I am over that time in my life and living. I’m happy for that. But I think when it comes to death...be respectful and understand it’s apart of life and do everything you can to keep it from happening and work towards your next patient with the same care and caution.

I'm currently in school to become a CNA and this is one thing that I'm stressed about!

Thank you for your share. I dread my first death after school.

Hi Justine, what area or field of RN are you in?

Hi Justine! Do you have any tips how to study for a cumulative exam?

Reece Witherspoon

my mom was in the hospital her heart rate went to 26 when she was sleeping and the nurses ran in freaking out and my mom was like “what’s happening i’m fine” she was ok after wards😂

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Do some nurses cry after losing patients sometimes?

What type of nurse are you going for?😊

How does making these videos not break any confidentiality agreements?