Please don't put popcorn in the microwave and walk away. One staff member did this and burnt the popcorn so bad it actually caught fire and I had calls from four floor about a burn
Can't believe I forgot this one. Before moving a patient's bed for any reason you MUST check to ensure everything is disconnected from the bed. We've had phone cords ripped out the wall because they...
We once tried a system many liked but administration didn't. We hired a nurse practitioner and provided him/her with a small staff. Once they checked into the ER it was decided if they needed "quick...
My wife and I spent our honeymoon in San Antonio in February. Morning lows in the 50s. Afternoon in the 70s. If you're getting married I highly recommend a honeymoon in San Antonio. Go to your...
Was it hospital maintenance or elevator contractors working on the elevator? We don't do repair work on elevators. We'll try to reset the elevator and if that doesn't work we'll take it out of...
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When face to face with an angry screaming boss who is screaming for no good reason then do what I learned in the Navy. Smile, nod your head, and say "OK chief". You're not actually agreeing with...
When at sea at night you can see all the stars in the sky, especially on the night of a new moon. If you suffer from alergies you'll find most of your alergy symptoms disappear when at sea due to the...
One nurse was willing to offer me $20 to come to her home and do what I can to reduce her home electric bill and make suggestions on other things she could do. Unfortunately our schedules didn't...
If you have dumbwaiters please remember to close the inner door first then the outer door. It won't run if you close the outer door first. It might work if you can close the inner door with your...