"That question is one that could have a different answer on any given day. None of us wants to lose a patient. For me, one of the best ways I have found to cope is by offering my time and understanding to patients and their families. Often times they feel like I am helping them when, in fact, they are really the ones helping me to cope."

"Knowing that someone I am caring for today may not be alive tomorrow is very hard. I guess we all have our own way of dealing with things. For me, when I leave work for the day, I try to surround myself around people and things that I love so that I can have some positive vibes to carry me through. Some days are more difficult than others, but I am still here and can't imagine myself doing any other type of work."