Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED - Page 13

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  1. Mar 22, '12 by
    When asked by a nurse manager who never ever works on the floor if I wanted to come in on my day off or stay over for another shift: " NO, I would rather have a pap smear done with a rake". Does that convey my answer to you?

    LOL
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  2. Mar 22, '12 by
    Wal*Mart Check-Out Associate: How are you doing today?
    Me after bad ER shift: Turn On Your Light.

    Hey, Its Cheaper than Therapy!!!
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  3. Mar 22, '12 by
    Quote from nicenurselpn
    When asked by a nurse manager who never ever works on the floor if I wanted to come in on my day off or stay over for another shift: " NO, I would rather have a pap smear done with a rake". Does that convey my answer to you?

    LOL
    My response has been "I'd rather take out my own tonsils with a fork."

    Point made.
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    Mar 22, '12 by
    Remember the pillow goes under the patient's head,not over.
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  5. Mar 22, '12 by
    I hear the lullaby being played over the intercom to announce a new arrival and think, "There's yet another person in this hospital less needy than my patients."
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  6. Mar 22, '12 by
    Quote from Indy B
    I hear the lullaby being played over the intercom to announce a new arrival and think, "There's yet another person in this hospital less needy than my patients."
    Beats my thoughts one night, when I knew a local crackhead was probably going to deliver that night: "Future Seeker Society Member". Sigh.
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  7. Mar 22, '12 by
    Thanks for making me LOL (really) I needed it
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  8. Mar 22, '12 by
    Quote from Aurora77
    I had a pt call the other day and order a coffee with 3 sugars. If I'm going to be a waitress, do I get to ask for a tip?

    We can see a Hilton from our hospital, maybe I should start offering to take them over there.
    You know, I'm sure if they would do it for themselves they could. But they're in an unsual position with no way of getting some of the things they would find comforting at home. This isn't communist Russia (I speak from experience) where a hospital means that we're here to serve your most basic survival needs (not even that usually) and then kick you out. If you find it beneath you, you have techs who can assist. But I wouldn't roll my eyes at a nice patient who just wants a cup of coffee to help him get thorugh the day (and maybe be less cranky).

    Sorry, I know that came off snappy.
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  9. Mar 22, '12 by
    Quote from Vespertinas
    You know, I'm sure if they would do it for themselves they could. But they're in an unsual position with no way of getting some of the things they would find comforting at home. This isn't communist Russia (I speak from experience) where a hospital means that we're here to serve your most basic survival needs (not even that usually) and then kick you out. If you find it beneath you, you have techs who can assist. But I wouldn't roll my eyes at a nice patient who just wants a cup of coffee to help him get thorugh the day (and maybe be less cranky).

    Sorry, I know that came off snappy.

    I thought thread was supposed to be funny and lighthearted. Can at least one thread not have the tut tut post in it?
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  10. Mar 22, '12 by
    Quote from wooh
    Fomite is my new favorite word because it sounds like a sandwich spread.
    Is it kind of like Vegimite?

    What is Vegimite anyways?
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