How do you cope when a patient dies on your watch?

"I got into this profession to help people, so it is sad to see them die. While losing a patient is never easy, I knew that was part of the job before becoming a nurse, so I have the mindset that patients will unfortunately not always make it. I cope by knowing I did the best I could for them and had a smile on my face when doing so. If a particular death bothers me more than others, I talk with colleagues or counsellors with the Employee Assistance Program, which always seems to help. I also take care of myself mentally and physically so the grief doesn't take control of my emotions."