405,869 Nurses talking about nursing
allnurses Network: Central | Nursing Jobs | Nursing Books | Newsletter
allnurses: A Nursing Community for Nurses
Home General News Blogs Articles Students Region Specialty Degrees Picks Help
Nursing Articles / Funny Nursing Stories /

Remember the Geri-Chair?



Did You Know?
allnurses is the largest community for nurses on the web. We now have 405,869 members! Join today to learn, network, laugh, and share with nurses.
Page 4 of 5 < 123 4 5 >

No. 30
from ccyrrus
Old Nov 14, 2008, 05:33 AM

Default Re: Remember the Geri-Chair?
I did not think this story was funny either and I like to think of myself as having a great sense of humor. I think a person would have to have a "sick" sense of humor to think that this post is funny, which I obviously don't.

I never think it is funny to laugh at someone else's expense. But to those of you who do think this post is funny: How would you feel if this happened to YOUR family member? It probably wouldn't be so amusing then.

I feel sorry for the person who had to go through this and ultimately died and I feel sorry for the people who have so little compassion left, that they think this story is funny. It's kind of scary to think about.
Top

3 Readers Gave Kudos
 
 
No. 31
from nrsang97
Old Nov 14, 2008, 07:33 AM

Default Re: Remember the Geri-Chair?
No one is luaghing at the fact that Juan died. That was the sad ending to the story. But what is funny is the image of him dragging the sink and the floor becoming flooded after, or the incident where he put a huge hole in the drywall and exposed the hooker servicing her client. That is what is funny.
Top

3 Readers Gave Kudos
 
No. 32
from ccyrrus
Old Nov 14, 2008, 03:14 PM

Default Re: Remember the Geri-Chair?
Which wouldn't have happened in the first place if he hadn't been tied up like some kind of animal!!!

That is why I don't think this thread is funny. The OP writes about restraining someone like she's talking about a trip to the supermarket. No big deal. I realize this was 30 years ago, but to be laughing about it today makes me wonder about her character, and others who find it so amusing. I'm just surprised that she admits that she even had a part in restraining him. I would be holding my head in shame, certainly not laughing about it. Some things are funny and are worth talking about for entertainment purposes. But restraining someone, putting that person in danger which results in that person having a bad fall and later dying isn't humorous and I don't find it entertaining.
Top

2 Readers Gave Kudos
 
No. 33
from josh1974
Old Nov 26, 2008, 09:02 PM

Default Re: Remember the Geri-Chair?
So this "famous" hospital couldn't find a Spanish speaking person to talk with him?
Top
 
No. 34
from MaritesaRN
Old Nov 28, 2008, 10:49 AM

Default Re: Remember the Geri-Chair?
I am concern that this issue is being taken so seriously and could not separate and accept what was funny and what was not. I agree w/ nrsg97, that there were some "episodes" that was funny , and we are not laughing w/ the death of Juan---truly one must be able to separate the differences, but you have to admit there were some situations that is "normally" funny. It concerns me that some nurses have lost some of their sense of humor, and could not tell the difference from an apple and orange? These possibly are the ones that get burned out so fast in nusrsing or any other career for that matter. I did not see any perversion in the story---simply there were really some funny "incidents" , and fortunately in this case a sad ending, and that does not make the story morbid. Loosen up my fellow nurses! By the way , a sense of humor are one of the signs of intelligence, so loosen up , okay?
Top

1 Reader Gave Kudos
 
No. 35
Old Dec 03, 2008, 02:56 AM
Updated Dec 03, 2008 at 03:23 AM by TurnLeftSide

Default Re: Remember the Geri-Chair?
Some of the people on this thread need to get a grip. Yes, it's sad that Juan died. No one is laughing at that. Personally I did find the story funny. We've all had those patients who, no matter what you do or how you restrain them, they always find their way out. That's what makes this story so funny. Seriously, some people need to get off the cross, we need the wood.
Top

4 Readers Gave Kudos
 
No. 36
Old Dec 04, 2008, 10:39 AM

Default Re: Remember the Geri-Chair?
I liked it until the part where he broke his back and died...Poor Juan...
Top
 
No. 37
Old Dec 10, 2008, 10:46 PM

Default Re: Remember the Geri-Chair?
Great story!! While I think retraints should be a last resort, there are times when they are necessary. Often, they are necessary post-op, because patients may be confused and will try to pull out lines, try to climb out of the stretcher etc. When you consider the alternative, they are the lesser of 2 evils.

And don't even get me started on that "right to fall" nonsense..

Again, kudos, This story was hysterical.
Top

2 Readers Gave Kudos
 
No. 38
Old Dec 18, 2008, 11:01 AM

Default Re: Remember the Geri-Chair?
great story ruby vee thanks for sharing.It really proves how hard it can be to keep up with some residents and to keep them safe with what staff you have on hand.thanks for sharing -ljl
Top

1 Reader Gave Kudos
 
No. 39
from dawngloves
Old Dec 22, 2008, 08:40 PM

Default Re: Remember the Geri-Chair?
The old days! When restraints weren't a crime!
Top

3 Readers Gave Kudos
 
Page 4 of 5 < 123 4 5 >
Reply




Thread Tools


Who's Online
416 members
4,276 guests
4,692

Get the hottest nursing topics of the week. Subscribe to the allnurses.com Newsletter.
Enter email address:

19

CRNA making better pay than Primary Care Physicians..

16

The Hazards of Bed Rails

4

RN dies after Med Spa Treatment

3

Senate Panel To Investigate LTC Deaths

32

Handcuffed Nurse settles for $78,000

6

Three way kidney Transplant

42

15,000 S.F. workers face layoffs, shorter weeks

65

Luxury hospital : couples massages, private showers, life...


0

When you arrive on an accident scene

4

Need an Interesting, Sweet, Awesome, Unique, Different...

0

LPN jobs Vancouver???

0

New Nursing Job....So Hard to Come By???

0

Cant decided what to do... help anyone.

9

Can I take activated charcoal for general cleansing?

6

Why does Sonography pay more than nursing?

11

I graduated from my CNA class!





Sponsored Links

Currently Reading This Page: 1 (0 members & 1 guests)


New To Site
Need Help
Quick Links

Copyright © 1996-2010, allnurses.com. All rights reserved.  allnurses.com, Inc.
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:41 PM.