Why we must be better at death | Jessica Hanson, RN

Nurses are not taught to handle death appropriately, says nurse and educator Jessica Hanson. In her moving End Well talk, she shares how the loss of her two-year-old son unveiled our societal shortcomings surrounding the death experience.

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[mikehanson]

Thank you Jessica for sharing your story.
When Mason horrifically had died instantly in this tragic accident and as I picked him up off the driveway, screaming from the depths of my loins to our God in helplessness despair. My world view began crashing down. As all hope in ourselves is fleeting. With Moms direction speeding to the hospital (with police escort 🙏🏻) we continued to rush into the wrong hallway of the ER, passing by many rooms and people. Seeing the look of fright on them, it began to sink in and It was obvious he had passed, Mason was dead. Over the coming days, weeks, months, years, and still to this day I have had to overcome many obstacles to prove my innocence, not to the contrary as it should be. The constant attempts to discredit me have fallen short.
Listeners; As a laymen in your field of expertise may I please add something? It is important as a care provider to hold any preconceived ideas about a tragic, horrific, frightful event, no matter how emotional it may feel, as we all know feelings can change.

Glory be to God for he has rescued the downtrodden. May I continue to serve our savior Jesus Christ and give him thanks for saving my life. I look forward to hold Masons hand once again in heaven, God willing. May God bless all who read this.

Thank you,
-Masons Dad 🙏🏻

[cristyhaverty]

This is beautiful and so incredibly compassionate. I work with an EMT Program in California and I want our students to feel this....to know they can be the difference in a family's death story. Thank you for sharing!

[moniquejohnson]

I loved this, so inspiring. I also lost my son and about to graduate from nursing school. I will carry this wisdom with me through my life and my career

[susanlazarou]

Sad i mourn for your loss. Ive seen many people die over the years, and it was precious when my husband died, his hand on my face i shall never forget.

[evez]

This is a beautiful presentation, however I feel like there’s not enough instructions? I would like to learn more about how to orchestrate a beautiful death story

[katiechisholm]

I’m not a nurse…I just stumbled upon this Facebook and I’m so glad I did.

[Stopthisrightnow]

I took a picture of my dad's hand in mine on the day he died. I don't know why I did it either. He was riddled with cancer and didn't look at all like he used to but it was him and I needed a picture of him, I think.

[gotsurf]

One of my favorite videos ever. Do more like this on death

[resonantdave]

I fucking love this presenter. Whoever she is, she’s great.

[Stopthisrightnow]

This "detached, finality" that we see death as is a mostly Western concept. We have so much to learn from other cultures in how they go through the death experience.

[lorraineschemear]

Her story brought me to tears but I totally understand.

[StinkyCato]

Thank you for telling your beautiful, and inspirational story!

[maxinemctaggart]

I found this absolutely amazing I wonder how can I share my death story

[caseycore]

Start believing he has bin resurrected