Funny student interaction today...

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Specializes in ED, School Nurse.

A student came to me this morning. He punched a wall. Not an uncommon occurrence in high school. Before I could ask, he says "I wasn't even angry. Someone dared me to do it, so I did it. For $1!!!" Really? Because I am pretty sure you have a boxer's fracture there, Gizmo!!

He says "I think my amygdala kicked in." Then sits back looking all proud of himself. Then he says "There! I learned SOMETHING in biology, at least."

Love. This. Kid. The guidance counselor and I were cracking up.

Apparently there are bets between the student and a bunch of teachers. If the student didn't break his hand, the teachers are going to buy him a double quarter pounder meal (i'll rag on them for the nutrition issue at a later date). If he broke it, he has to buy the teacher's coffee. I am not sure if this is appropriate or not to wager on students' bodily injuries, but I am finding the whole situation pretty entertaining. i told the student he better search the couch cushions for change all weekend because he's probably going to have to buy some coffees come Monday morning.

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Specializes in IMC, school nursing.

He forgot to mention that testosterone flood that causes these type of dares to live.

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Specializes in school nursing, ortho, trauma.

i have a student that did something similar -punched a tree. Came in yesterday not wearing his splint. I saw him at one point he wanted ice (the fracture is ooollldddd) he tells me he bumped it on a door frame. Today i hear the real story - horsing around with a friend he decided to sock him in the arm and hurt his own broken hand. :facepalm: I decided I won't call him out on it on Monday... I'm feeling nice today.

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"Your Testicles and You!"

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Specializes in ortho, hospice volunteer, psych,.

I saw a t-shirt recently that I think this kid needs.

It said, "Testicle Festival! Bring ALL the testosterone you can make!"

No thanks! I'll just skip that one if it's OK.:blink:

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I saw a t-shirt recently that I think this kid needs.

It said, "Testicle Festival! Bring ALL the testosterone you can make!"

No thanks! I'll just skip that one if it's OK.:blink:

Good lord. Who would wear this? Hahahahah!

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Specializes in ortho, hospice volunteer, psych,.

A student with a question stopped by the house. He was wearing that lovely shirt.

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