The reality of nursing can be a rude awakening. This week, I am caring for two gentlemen in a 4-person room. Another man in their room is dying. It's impossible to ignore his condition as the family has been at his beside for the past two days, just waiting. What makes it even worse is that I went to school with his son. He is way too young to watch his father die.
And there is no privacy. This poor man, not even 50, is dying while sharing a room with 3 men who couldn't even tell you what their name is, never mind where they are. There is no peace for him. It's disturbing.
This has been my week. I apologize for the somber post, but I am struggling with the unpleasant side of nursing.
D.
And there is no privacy. This poor man, not even 50, is dying while sharing a room with 3 men who couldn't even tell you what their name is, never mind where they are. There is no peace for him. It's disturbing.
This has been my week. I apologize for the somber post, but I am struggling with the unpleasant side of nursing.
D.
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