Objective: To investigate generating feelings of psychological distress in nursing technicians before the process of suffering and death of the patient in a clinical unit, which is justified by the unexpected experiences and constant of daily stress faced by the nursing staff.Method: It is a qualitative and descriptive study.Data were collected through interviews with technical from clinical unit and analyzed by analysis of speech in thematic modality.Results: Feelings of frustration and powerlessness were seen by the subjects, resulting in pain, relieved by the use of some mechanisms such as religion.Conclusion: It is believed that foster opportunities for discussion about the process of death and dying, in its many cultural and scientific views can minimize suffering.