In your discussion post, you spoke of being an oncology nurse. Working in a large hospital as both a social worker and radiographer, I have had the opportunity to work side-by-side with nursing staff. The care and compassion that is demonstrated by your profession is inspiring. I have seen nursing staff insert themselves into the middle of a situation; thereby, ensuring a patient receives the best care possible which at times can cause a heavy burden and emotional toll. Callanan and Kelly (2012) discuss how working with patients who have terminal illnesses can be “all-consuming and creeps into every corner of your life” (p. 12). Terminal illness therefore does not just have an emotional impact on the patient and family, it can make the
