Nursing Character Names

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Specializes in Oncology, Palliative Care.

Hey y'all!

I need help coming up with the perfect nurse-ish character names for a short story I'm writing on unit teamwork... I need one clear "bad guy" and one obviously "good guy." any ideas?? So far I have:

Biohazard Barb

Hand-Hygiene Helga

Code Blue Sue

I & O Joe

Bath-time Betty

Ativan Annie

O2 Lou

I always appreciate the feedback I get from the members on this board, so what do you think? Can you think of any more "nurse" related ones?

thank you!!

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Members are brainstorming nurse-themed character names for a short story about unit teamwork, with suggestions like Biohazard Barb and Bath-time Betty for the "bad guy" and "good guy" roles. Some members are adding humorous suggestions like Slacker Suzie and Fomite Francine, while others are sharing personal nicknames for coworkers like Negative Nancy. Overall, members are engaging in a lighthearted and creative discussion.

Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

How about Slacker Suzie or Sam. We all have worked with a few of those.:roflmao:

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Specializes in Emergency.

Fomite Francine?

But for realz I'm going to make my coworkers refer to me as bath-time B from now on, Lmao.

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Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

Bed alarm Ben

Fall Risk Fran

Call Light Connie

Penny Pain manager

Med cart Martin

I'm sleepy so these are corny lol

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I thought MeRSA was a pretty name, much better than Sea Diff.:cautious: Okay, maybe I should go to bed.

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C-Diff Biff

PPE Lee

Not Now Nancy

Diane the Delegater

Take Charge Marge

Breath of Fresh Air Blair

Know it All Paul

Policy Pauline

HCAP Helen

Evidence Based Practice Eileen

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Oh, and please post the story when you are finished--I think it would be a great read!!

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How about Instead of Nicole, Ni-colace :)

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Val Eum

Hal Dahl

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Specializes in Orthopedic, LTC, STR, Med-Surg, Tele.

I have a coworker who I call Negative Nancy, kind of similar to that kid in the Sixth Sense with stuttering Stanley. When she complains about the assignment or a patient or something I say NEGATIVE NANCY, NEGATIVE NANCY! ... Yes, I am that mature.

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Idealist Ida

Legal Lucy

Reality Rose

Peacenaker Pam

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Here are a few:

Tacky Jackie

Dan Druff

Joe Lee Foley

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