Citation

Lynn CW. AAOHN J. 2008; 56(11): 459-467.

Affiliation

School of Nursing and Behavioral Health, Carson Newman College, Jefferson City, TN, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Publisher Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19051570

Abstract

The suicide death of a coworker is considered a psychiatric emergency for nurse managers and coworkers left to process the feelings associated with this type of grief. The occupational health nurse can assist nurse managers and coworkers in the grieving process. It is critical for the occupational health nurse to understand the psychological, social, and emotional implications for coworkers (suicide survivors) left to grieve the loss. Appropriate support and guidance immediately following the suicide death of a coworker will assist individuals through the normal grieving process and avoid suppressed emotions that may lead to personal and departmental dysfunction.

Language: en