[obliviousRN]

I have a frequent flyer that I ALWAYS end up with in my ER. I frequently change my hair style/color (only slightly though - never major differences ) and will wear it up, down, ponytail, clip, etc.

This guy never ever remembers me. EVER! He has the same c/o each time, though a different precipitating event.

pt: "I did such and such this morning and hurt my shoulder"
me: No you didn't
pt: what? yes I did
me: No you didn't. Joeshcmoe, this is the 4th time I've seen you for this same complaint.
pt: I ain't never seen you before
me: yes you have
pt: I think you're loosing it lady
me: whatever Joeschmoe - go home
pt: All right. Geez I only wanted some pain pills

(just love the smiley - nothing to do with the post)

[luv2nurseinER]

After all these years in ER I still don't understand some people. 2 guys come in at 0300 on a Saturday night and say they need a check up. Yep, ER for a check up. Had another lady that swallowed some coins at home. Was told they would eventually pass and D/C'd. Went out to the waiting room, took the tacks off the bulletin board, swallowed them and came in to triage and told me she just swallowed five tacks, now could she get some real help. We helped her to the OR. I just don't get it sometimes.

[anney1981]

What about the man who wanted to give himself an enlargement in his testicles and cut himself open, put two medicine balls in them, and sewed them up??? Gee, I wonder why there seems to be some signs of inflammation and extreme pain....LOL

[RNin92]

Originally Posted by anney1981

What about the man who wanted to give himself an enlargement in his testicles and cut himself open, put two medicine balls in them, and sewed them up??? Gee, I wonder why there seems to be some signs of inflammation and extreme pain....LOL

Bet he got his wish of larger testicles!!!!

[erdiane]

jeez, did you know that when you get your male dog "fixed" that you can have prosthetic nuts inserted? Not kidding. Costs extra. Little ones are less than big. I'm thinking, only a guy would pay for this.

[duckboy20]

I have worked in two different ER's and stupid people roam everywhere you are. One of my favorites is the lady who came in one night because she had a mosquito bite on her leg. That was it. Just itched a little. Make you want to slap them out all the way to the door!!!

[teeituptom]

Originally Posted by duckboy20

I have worked in two different ER's and stupid people roam everywhere you are. One of my favorites is the lady who came in one night because she had a mosquito bite on her leg. That was it. Just itched a little. Make you want to slap them out all the way to the door!!!

mighy be therapeutic in some cases

I remember in the old days when er was run by surgeons and whoever wanted to. when hyperventilators came in the MD just walked up and slapped them, worked 99% of the time instantly, then sent them a bill.

Times have changed

[traumaRUs]

A little off the subject, but you guys all know there are some nurses that just attract the nuts!!?? In my case, I just love to care for the drunk and beligerent (sp) and the more obnoxious, the better! Anybody else like this kind of pt???

[susi_q]

My "designated" patient lately seems to be the teenage girl with abdominal pain - but who doesn't want a pelvic done. Most arrive with the friend that I treated last night/week. Some with the mom who needs to be slapped for not teaching her daughter how to take care of herself.

[RNin92]

Originally Posted by traumaRUs

A little off the subject, but you guys all know there are some nurses that just attract the nuts!!?? In my case, I just love to care for the drunk and beligerent (sp) and the more obnoxious, the better! Anybody else like this kind of pt???

All the "crazies" like to come out when I'm on!!

Even when I was working as the Nursing Supervisor...every "nut-job" in the tri-count area knew when I was there!! I even had a situation where I was called by a "hostage negotiator" from central Illinois (about 200 miles south of me) for medical backgroung on a patient we discharged that morning. Seems the guy drove to his ex-girlfriend's house after d/c and had taken the little lovely hostage!!! He was requesting medical supplies to change his dressings (from the GSW we treated him for!!) and they wanted to know how serious so they could use them as bargaining chips!!!

Like I said...bring on the "crazies"!!!