How to Cope with Death as a Nurse

[@riri4ever143]

I have been watching your videos before and all through nursing school! I am finally finished and take my NCLEX on Tuesday. I also accepted a job in the Trauma ICU. During my interview, they asked me how I would cope with death. I referred back to this video which I watched years ago to answer the question professionally and efficiently! Thanks for everything!

[@granterrn]

Thank you for this video. I remember my first patient to pass 16 years ago!!!! I belong in the ER ! Thank you for all you do !!

[@empowern]

Awe, so sorry to hear that... Thank you so much for letting me know that this video helped. Looking forward to hearing from you again soon. Much Love, - Caroline

[@pearlbrown05]

I have been a nurse for 12 years, but for 6 years i was in management so I have been away from bedside nursing , and now I’m going back to the hospital setting as a floor nurse, I was able to find your videos that give me the training and confidence I need to get back to patient care Nursing . All the videos are easy to follow, well done 👍🏾 thanks for sharing your knowledge. You are Beautiful and talented. You’re are a blessing to all nurses. Also Thanks for spreading love 💕. I see a New generation of nurses evolving !!!

[@68promod]

Thank you you are amazing the world needs more people like you!

[@empowern]

+68promod Awe too sweet! Thanks so much! xoxo - Caroline

[@arw11991]

thank you so much. I have been a nurse just over a year in a tele unit and just had my first patient passing last night. I know that the end was coming as she had many issues, but I tried to make the patient as comfortable as possible and woke up the husband before for him to say his goodbyes. I will never forget the patient or family.

[@empowern]

arw11991 Hi love!! Really nice to hear from you! So sorry for the late reply! Got really behind with the holidays!I'm sure you were a real blessing for her & her husband :)Keep up the good work & stay awesome!!Much Love,- Caroline

[@JanJandles]

I have been a hospice worker and I have always considered it to be an honor to hold the hands of those who are dying. I have always allowed myself some time to grieve. In giving comfort often times we receive comfort. As you stated it makes every day the most important day. Thanks for the videos, your great!

[@empowern]

Thank you so much for sharing this! It really means a lot to me :) Looking forward to seeing you again soon! - Caroline

[@xxAmandaCormierxx]

Exactly.. you can never ever take life for granted. Personally I've lost 3 family members, my dad, aunt and grandmother all who I was very close to in a matter of 2 years. Working as a CNA I've seen 2 deaths before since I've been working for a couple of months now and although it reminds me of my family members that also gives me time to really relate to the families

[@prooter]

I am so humbled to have watched an actual, real live, angel, giving me amazing advice regarding dealing with death. I am so very grateful ! I can't begin to tell you how much respect that I have for you. God Bless, Sincerely, Peter VanNuis R.P.N. Ontario, Canada :)

[@empowern]

+Thomas Smith Thank you so much! So sweet of you to say that ❤️

[@ijunkie]

Thank you for your story. I had someone die under my care (I am not a nurse) and it was awful, but eventually I had to come to terms with reality. I was with my grandfather through the worst of times and I did the best that I could.

[@empowern]

Anytime!! It really is one of the hardest things to deal with... but you are right, accepting the fact that you did the best you could & forgiving yourself is key :) I'm sure your grandfather was grateful for the care you graciously provided. Much Love, - Caroline

[@bellajames1953]

YOU ARE SO HELPING, EVERY QUESTION I SEEM TO ASK MYSELF YOU ALREADY HAVE A VIDEO FOR... AND I LOVE THAT! ALTHOUGH I'M WAITING TO TAKE MY NCLEX FOR LPN, YOUR VIDEOS WILL BE WITH THROUGH MY RN JOURNEY.. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, AND SHARING YOUR BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT.

[@jenmcp84]

You are definitely my nursing role model! Than you so much for being so awesome.

[@empowern]

Thank You! For letting me know that you benefit from the videos! It means a lot! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!! Loves! - Caroline

[@barbpohozoff3208]

This video is excellent. I am a social work student and my focus is on palliative care and bereavement. I just wanted to let you know that I am sharing this video with the staff at my practicum placement as well since it says pretty much everything I would say. definitely 2 thumbs up on this video!

[@empowern]

Barb Pohozoff Wow! That's an honor. Thank you very much for letting me know. It really means a lot. All the hard work is worth it when I know I can help in some way. Can't wait to hear from you again soon. God bless in your practicum placement! I wish you all the best -xoxo!!

[@-da2933]

That was super helpful as usual...I'm on internship right now and my first day a patient died on my care it was horrible, but usually it's the family reaction that breaks my heart more then patient...because I know that death is a part of life and I'm accepting this fact...though their loved ones always manage to make me cry :(

[@chantellemillington7014]

All of your videos are helping me so much, as I want to be a nurse myself. Absolutely brilliant!! I have a way to go before I can be a nurse I'm in my first year of a 4 year health and social care course and then have to go to Uni! Thanks so much for these helpful tips!

[@MrStevezed]

you are very kind and a true kind spirited nurse, bless u and hope u have a good happy life, u got my support !!!!!!

[@victoriagraaff]

Great video Caroline! This will definitely come in handy for me as a future nurse.

[@rockeruss555]

Great learning tool. Thank you so much.

[@michyrose]

Your videos are always great!

[@empowern]

Thank you so much! It is so nice to see you on here again!! See you soon! xoxo - Caroline

[@dianabarnett6530]

I will be presenting in the GN Academy for our new nurses in the hospital tomorrow. I made my own presentation, but want to share yours with the group as well. Thanks for your insight and thoughtfulness for new nurses, Diana Barnett

[@empowern]

Diana Barnett Hi Diana! Awe thanks so much for letting me know!! I appreciate it so much! I was a new nurse once too... I know it is hard... but believe me, it gets much better :) Let me know if I can help with anything else!! Much Love, - Caroline

[@kelsogood78]

I absolutely love love love this video! Thank you so much for filming this! It helps me out a lot !!

[@empowern]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you liked it! It is an important question :) Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!! Much Love, - Caroline

[@koidamiracle8929]

Thank you .it's cool watching your video.i'm a student nurse

[@pearlbrown05]

Tell me a great nurse who thinks he/she’s a great nurse 👩‍⚕️ I love your analogy.

[@stephaniecianciolo9176]

Hi Caroline! Hope everything is going well with you. I was wondering if you could do a video on how you stayed organized during nursing school? What are some tips to stay ahead of the game? And did you use folders, binders, notebooks? And also did you ever bind your nursing books so they were easier to carry? Thank you so much for all of your amazing videos!

[@christirn9917]

Received your nursing school book from Amazon last week! Haven't had a chance to read it just yet, as I'm in Micro right now with a brutal instructor. Waiting on a hopeful acceptance letter in April :)

[@majestyfrances]

The first time I had my patient died on my shift, I cried a bit. Cause, the point I did my best, youre still asking to yourself, but why he died. Its out of my control, just do your best.

[@empowern]

Hi Majesty, I had the same feelings when it happened to me.... Really hard to sometimes accept... but all you can do, is just that: Your best :) Thanks for the comment!! See you soon!! xoxo - Caroline

[@diplomat2623]

I like the new nursing outfits you are now featuring for a NURSING channel. Awesome and wise choice. :)

[@alexanderson2449]

Here is a memorial ballad song for all those affected by the loss of someone close Never ( losing a loved one, friend or someone close )

[@ngurimujehambuindja720]

That was very interesting

[@mirandataylor4446]

I think the best way to deal with death, if you are religious, is to think that you've just helped them go to that final place they have always wanted to be in, you have just helped them reach heaven and you got to be apart of there journey home.

[@sharmisthakarmaker9404]

I'm going to start nursing school in a few weeks (from the southern hemisphere), do you have any advice for first year students?

[@tmiller6621]

You are great!

[@empowern]

Thank you so much :) Always great to see you on here!

[@love78605]

Hi Caroline! :) I want to become a RN nurse, do I have to go to a 4 year college, or can I go to a 2 year one instead (community college) and then transfer?

[@IamSunil017]

Ur beautiful....Ask the saying ones to do the best they can to feel light inside...Than go heavy...But dont care much...Death should be actually celebrated...The leaving of a corrupt body to a light soul of enjoy ment...Even i had out of body experience...Changed me to the core

[@joeberry3526]

Hey guys this is good advice but we are all different find what works for you