It Ain't Like The Movies!

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What nursing or medical pet peeves drive you bonkers in movies or on TV?

I find myself yelling at the tv and huffing about how wrong they got everything.

For example, when people rip out their IV's but don't bleed. Or ETT that are not taped down. AT ALL. Or when they shock a flatline. Or when nurses and doctors run for even the most minor things. Code patients who wake up looking refreshed and alert/oriented. Oh! And when doctors do things like start IVs or clean up vomit (yeah, right). :laugh:

What about you?

TV/movie pet peeves?

Best/worst medical shows?

Specializes in PICU, Pediatrics, Trauma.
I used to be glued to TV when ER was on, like 1st or 2nd season. Then I got too involved in RN program to have time to watch TV. I have never watched Grey's Anatomy. But, I can relate to laughing when they shock flat line. My husband seems to think I am too critical when watching TV so I try to keep my comments to myself. LOL

We have the same issue in my household. As soon as we start watching a show with a medical scene, she'll say...."okay now. Don't start.".

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