Nurse Shares Her Patient’s Final Words Before Passing Away in Hospital, Breaks Down in Tears
- A nurse has made internet users emotional after recounting her heartbreaking experience on the job
- She recalled the last words of a patient who passed away while in her arms and broke down in tears
- The nurse's account triggered many netizens who are nurses to also share their similar experiences
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A nurse has made public the emotional after describing the last moments she had with one of her patients.
@miz_favy posted a short clip where she broke down in tears in the hospital after the patient sadly passed on.
Source: TikTok
Words layered on the nurse's video recounted the last words of a patient who died in her arms.
@miz_favy said people had not felt pain until they had shared the same experience on the job.
"You haven't felt heart pain till a patient you are managing tells you thank you, smiles and gives up on your hands," she wrote.
Source: TikTok
The nurse's emotional video is included below:
Nurse's experience triggers emotional accounts from people
Mercy Jakes said:
"He told me thank you for everything you done mercy and then went to take over before I knew it I heard people shouting in his room on getting there the person I just spoke with and laughed was dead."
Reina said:
"Then the consultant requested for a death review and all fingers are pointing at you. 😢 then you tell yourself atleast the patient appreciated you."
Diamond said:
"I really appreciate the Doctors that were on duties the night my mom passed, they knew they was no hope, but they kept assuring us, and making us smile because tension was too high Omo😢😥."
yebom said:
"I lost a patient 3 days ago. I had been avoiding nursing her because I was getting emotional attached. 3 days ago there was no escaping it. She was in pain throughout the night and I did all I could. Around 6am her O2 level dropped to 62 days while on oxygen I was so scared and was able to stablize her. I called the doctor and handed over to the next duty nurses around 8am almost the tears. The last thing she said to me was “I want to sleep"."
Adaeze_N(Adastaste_quest) said:
"I saw that look n feeling in my doctor's eyes wen my lab test from d tumor he removed says it was cancerous. It broke him more than me even though I was broken."
QueenEbony said:
"Not me nursing a patient from day one of her pregnancy till 9months, during Labor I had to leave home to stay with her at d hospital and she looked me in d eye told me thank u for your love and care pls get me water, only for me to leave d delivery room to the reception she gave up 😭😭😭😭😭,I can neva forget dat day, how I wish I didn't answer to her request of me getting her water."
folami said:
"I didn’t sleep for like 3 days because of this patient but immediately I took a nap in the afternoon b4 I woke up she gave up I regret sleeping that afternoon."
Some videos on the lady's wall suggested that she worked in a psychiatric ward. In a TikTok clip, she jokingly mentioned how her patient reacted when it was almost time for their medication.
While the lady's location was not specified, the settings in her many clips portrayed that she could be working in a Nigerian hospital.
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian nurse had shared the last words of a deceased patient who did not want to die.
Therapy key to coping with patient loss - Grief counselor
Nwachukwu Uzoamaka, a grief and bereavement counselor, has emphasised the importance of emotional support for nurses dealing with patient loss.
"Regular counseling or therapy with professionals specialising in grief and trauma can facilitate positive coping strategies, bolstering both personal resilience and professional endurance," Uzoamaka told Legit.ng.
According to her "self-understanding" is critical in establishing clear boundaries between professional and personal life.
Nurse shares patient's final words
Legit.ng also reported that a nurse had shared the final words of a patient who died despite a successful medical procedure.
In a viral video, she narrated how the patient asked for a glass of water, a simple request that eventually became his last.
Her words painted a vivid picture of the incident, evoking emotional responses from those who viewed the video she shared.
Joseph Omotayo, the HoD of the Human Interest Desk, contributed to this article, adding some information about the nurse.
Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a grief and bereavement counselor for this report.
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Source: Legit.ng
Victor Duru (Editor) Victor Duru is a Reuters-trained award-winning journalist with over 4 years of working experience in the media industry. He holds a B.Sc in Management Studies from Imo State University, where he was a Students' Union Government Director of Information. Victor is a human interest editor, strategic content creator, freelancer and a Google-certified digital marketer. His work has been featured on US news media Faith It. He can be reached via victor.duru@corp.legit.ng
Uzoamaka Nwachukwu (Mental Health and Trauma Recovery Specialist) Uzoamaka J. Nwachukwu is a highly trained mental health professional with expertise in grief counselling, emotional intelligence, and cognitive behavioural therapy. She holds a B.Sc. in Microbiology from Enugu State University of Science & Technology and multiple certifications in mental health, counselling, and psychology. With extensive training in trauma recovery, suicide prevention, and resilience-building, she is dedicated to supporting individuals through emotional and psychological challenges. She also holds a Diploma in Professional Counselling.
