International Nurses Association

The simple answer is, sometimes.  Not every suicide can be prevented, but some can.  The national suicide prevention line is available to help anyone that feels they may harm themselves.  Patients on Suicide Watch A nurse was treating a patient that had undergone surgery and was not doing well.  When the patient was speaking to her mom, she indicated she would take her own life. Her mom visited the next day and casually mentioned this to her nurse. The nurse followed protocol, and suicide prevention procedures. The patient was moved to an area where she could be constantly observed, and all objects were removed from her room that could potentially pose harm to her.  The nurse explained to her mom that the threats would be taken seriously, however the mom insisted it was a cry for attention and they should not worry.  The fact is, the mom may have been right. On the other hand, the mom may have been wrong, and if she was it would cost a life. In this case the patient got bette