Sadly, we lost a patient dear to me a few days ago. I came on shift and he had passed away a mere hour before I started work. He was a 92 year old veteran. I was looking forward to being in his presence on remembrance day as it's always a celebrated and momentous occasion on my rehab unit. I remember caring for him and being astounded by the the deep scars he had. He told me "they were nothing" but they clearly weren't. I later learned from his son that he had several medals of honour including some of the highest in recognition. He was one of the kindest men I have ever met. I admired his modesty the most.
Vets will always have a special place in my heart. My first clinical placement ever as a student was the Veterans Wing at the Sunnybrook Hospital. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and provided me with confirmation that I wanted to be a nurse.
No comments:
Post a Comment