Dealing with death
Patient's death made me determined to be more assertive
The death of a patient made student Lydia Nganga determined to be a more assertive advocate.
Death of young patient hit us all hard during an emotional shift
It was my second shift on an acute under-12s’ children’s ward. Handover began and I could...
Starting out - I had to see beyond ‘fixing’ patients and adopt a more holistic approach
When asked about my biggest fear for a nursing career, my answer was ‘difficult situations’...
Starting out - I was moved by family’s kindness and generosity in the face of tragedy
The moment that inspired me to train as a nurse was an emotional one. I worked as a...
Starting out - Caring for a dying woman taught me how to be more empathetic
Before I was assigned a placement I recall the anticipation, wondering which specialism I...
Starting out - My first real-life resuscitation left me feeling proud but also sad
I was on clinical placement in an emergency department when a priority call came in...
Student life - ‘Death is part of the job’
Caring for patients who have died and their relatives can be humbling, stressful and...
A crash course in grief
Many nurses feel ill-equipped to help patients and families deal with loss. Nicola Davies...
Struggle with palliative care was helped by excellent mentoring
Megan Pritchard's struggle with palliative care was helped by excellent mentoring.