I believe that it is a demanding task for nurses to maintain an outward look of professionalism in the midst of seeing dying patients. However, this daunting character should not hinder me from delivering quality care that is expected of me. When I become a full-fledged nurse in the future, I will therefore strive to uphold the role of nurse as a “protector” in a critical care unit. Patients are there primarily because they cannot protect themselves. It is my job to ensure their safety and their family. I think that by doing this, I am able to perform my functions within the bounds of professionalism. In addition, equally important is for me to resolve possible conflict of care in the future. To go for one medication or another even though
