Hospice nurse becomes online star sharing harrowing stories of working in end-of-life care

A hospice nurse has become a TikTok star sharing stories of her work in end-of-life care – including visitations from pets and dead relatives to her views on the afterlife.

The clips have left social media users stunned, racking up millions of views as the nurse gives an inside view into death and what dying patients say to her.

Being around death so much, Penny has been through so many unusual experiences that it has lead her into believing in the afterlife.

"The most profound thing is when a dying person tells you they are being visited by someone who has died.

"This can happen when a person is completely lucid and clearly able to state who they are seeing.

"Seeing people visioning ‘spirits’ or whatever entity it is they see has affirmed a belief in me that there is something more, that helped me cope with my dad’s death myself.

"Once a lady was searching for a cat in her room, then she realised it was one of her previous pets.

"Another time, a gentleman patient of mine saw his wife in the ceiling in the corner of the room.

"He told me she was coming to get him ‘but not today, tomorrow’."

Many dying people also share their regrets and final thoughts with the hospice nurse.

She said: "Generally speaking, people [who are dying] talk about wishing they had worked less, spent more time with family, that sort of thing.

"But the one I’ve never forgotten was the man who told me one morning that he regretted doing chemo for his lung cancer.

"He died the same afternoon he said that to me."

Unfortunately, the job also comes with some very difficult situations including family tensions.

She said: "There’s nothing worse than having a patient who hasn’t put their wishes in writing or designated someone to speak on their behalf.

"Or, sometimes a person is designated as the decision-maker and they weaponise it by withholding visitation rights.

"I had a young patient whose wife wouldn’t allow his mother to visit anymore, it was heartbreaking."

The hospice nurse also claims she's had family members withhold pain medication.

Despite some of the negative experiences, Penny loves her job and has also had many positive moments with her patients.

She said: "My favourite was finally managing my 42-year-old lung cancer patient's pain to the point where her young daughters and I could give her a bed bath and dress her in her favourite t-shirt and leopard print panties.

"It was such a special and meaningful experience for her girls and I."

In one of her most popular videos, which has racked up 7.8 million views and over 331,000 likes, she reveals her beliefs while someone is dying.

In the clip, she re-enacts someone holding up their arms while they are slipping away, before implying that this could mean a spirit is hugging them.

Users took to the comments to share their unusual experiences after someone close to them passed away.

"The night before my dad passed away - he asked me if I'm pregnant. A week later I took a test and it confirmed that I'm pregnant! It's amazing," one viewer commented.

Another person added: "Heaven is real. This life is just a trial. Be kind to others," followed by a thumbs up emoji.

In a second clip, which has over 4.7 million views and 262,000 likes, she shares another belief about a different spirit welcoming someone into the afterlife.

In the video, she re-enacts someone stroking the air above their chest as they peacefully "pass" away while in bed.

Shortly after, she shows a cat's spirit on the screen being caressed by their owner.

One viewer wrote: "My dad passed last week. One of the last things he said was 'good boy Randy.' He was our dog who passed away 35 years ago."

"I hope this is true. I can't wait to see my pitty again," another person added.

Someone else said: "This made me cry, I really hope our pets are waiting for us."

In another clip, which has racked up 1.3 million views and 52,000 likes, Penny reveals why we don't want to eat near the end.

In the video, she explains that while we love food, it acts as "fuel" for our body – which we don't need upon dying as our bodies are "shutting down."

As a result, our body sends the message that we don't need to eat – leading to a loss of appetite.

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[chrysalis]

My mom was reaching high up in the air like she is holding someone’s hand. I know it’s my dad trying to say it’s okay now. Let’s go home. :’( miss you mom, dad. Wish to see you both when it’s my turn

[Finnv]

My Dad asked me why I invited all these people here? When I asked him who it was he said just everybody. I was the only one in the room. It gives me comfort to know we don’t have to go it alone.

[jpowell]

This made me tear up. Lost my wife to breast cancer 11 months ago. Me and our kids held her hands to the end I miss you honey 😭

[smiley]

I had a patient introduce me to his wife who was sitting in his wheelchair near his bed (no one there) I said hi, introduced myself, walked to the other side of the bed for respect, explained what I was going to do and then repositioned him, he said thank you and I said goodnight to both so that they could talk.
It was the last time I saw him. What a lovely person. My throat tightens as I type this.

[joelork]

That's beautiful made me tear up. It's been a yr since my 26yr old daughter passed. And seeing this made me feel comfort knowing someone or her pets was there greeting her.

[robbiewright]

I was holding my mother's hand while she took her last breath. I can verify she absolutely did see her brother who passed And the family dog, about 2 days before she passed.

[marklingerfelt]

My dad was talking to my mom the day before he passed. Mom died exactly one year to the day he did. She came back for him. I miss them both!!

[flamelily]

My grandmother was on holiday with us. One night she looked over my shoulder at the doorway and then she smiled and told me she could see my late grandfather standing in the doorway smiling at her. The next evening she became quite ill and we had to take her to the hospital. She passed away later that night.

[susan]

I'm a retired nurse and have seen this many times in patients that are near death. In fact my Grandmother was having a conversation with someone I couldn't see, and kept pulling the curtains back as if she was trying to see them properly. Too much to go into but she mentioned a completely obscure name. After she passed, we found out the person she mentioned passed too the same day as her, as if someone in heaven had told her. Spooky!

[arp]

My granddad reached out and smiled and then he was gone. I know my grandma was there helping him find his way! It's something amazing to witness..

[DreamsOfFinland]

my friend is dying and he is explaining something with his hands, eyes closed. I sit with him, rub his feet, hold his hand. Last night I sent him a text (knowing he does not read them now) and when I sent it my bedside lamp went from dim to bright.
There is a lot more going on then we all admit to.

[ajmw]

my grandmom was in a state-like coma unresponsive for about a week and a half I was sitting at the bottom of her bed when all of a sudden she woke up sits up with a big beautiful smile and looked past me over my head pointing and told me to look at the virgin Mary coming for her and she said she was so beautiful she told me to look look she said and then laid back down hours later passed away. change my beliefs in God forever miss you love you grandma

[kathleencardincpm]

How about when they look right past you, call out the names of dead relatives, and tell them "I'm coming!"
Leaves little room for doubt ♥️

[-OBELUS-]

My dad reached up with all his strength and he didn't have much left because he had stopped eating and drinking. When I asked him what he was trying to reach he responded, "They won't let me touch them." Those were his last words. I think it was angels coming to take him home and it wasn't quite time.

[MollyMobloPerusse]

My mom was air “knitting” a few days before she transitioned. We called it that because she was an avid knitter when we were kids. ❤Thank you for offering up your experience. Hospice is a beautiful godsend for families.

[drea]

Wow this made me cry. To think that all our loved ones, pets and all, might be there at the end one more time.

[Emma-dlez]

I can't wait for my dad to hold my hand and bring me home again.
Our true home.
By 2024 I will be home.
Don't cry .
It's the begining of a new life with my dad ❤

[harmdizzle]

This was so beautifully re-enacted. Death can be such a beautiful thing, like the end to a good story. The living can only see the loss, but so many who have come close and come back report of a peace they have never known, reconnecting with all the first chapter characters. It’s like “welcome home, we’ve been expecting you!”

[shawndaheisser]

My husbands aunt was brought into our home fr her death. My oldest son and I are both able to feel and see ones that have crossed over. My son was in his great aunts room to pickup the room and came to me and said”Mama there is a man standing at the end of Auntie’s bed” I picked up a wedding photo of her and her hubby. Before I had a chance to ask him if he was this man he yelled “ Mama! That’s him!” It was 2 hours before she passed. I just opened the window so her and her hubby could go in peace. ❤️🙏

[TheSapphireonyx]

I hope I see my furbabies when it’s my time.