Share with your classmates a time when you cared for a patient at the end of their life. This may be a time when you assisted the patient (or their support system) with decisions related to end of life care; or a time when you were present for the death of a patient.

• What were your observations related to this experience?
• Do you believe it was a peaceful death?
• What went well?
• Can you think of anything that could have made the experience better for the patient and/or family?

ANSWER

I remember caring for a patient as an LPN at the end of their life and it was my first time experiencing this as a nurse. I had witness other nurses do this but had not yet been through this myself. To say that I was terrified deep down inside would have been an understatement being that it was my first time experiencing this. I had been properly trained on what to do if this situation occurred, I think it was more so  knowing that I would have to be the one to make that call and comfort the family……please click the icon below to purchase full answer at $5