Expecting the Unexpected
I came into the hospital expecting the unexpected, which is exactly what I wanted from this rotation and job.
Today I watched a patient pass away. As you may have read, this is not my first patient dying. What made this different was the patient's extreme morbid condition. In my opinion, his passing would be best given his condition. I know if it was me I would want any and all heroic measures stopped. However, the patient's family held out hope which nurses need to respect.
I consider this experience a painful honor that I will never forget.