(A scene at City Hall in San Francisco ) "Next." "Good morning. We want to apply for a marriage license." "Names?" "Tim and Jim Jones." "Jones? Are you related? I see a resemblance." "Yes, we're...
FranEMTnurse replied to NYCRN16's topic in Emergency
I'm not refering to the ones that go in 6 or 7 times a week allergic to every drug except drug of choice. Isn't it possible that because of these people, legit pts that present with some of these...
Two years ago was my 45th birthday, and I wasn't feeling too hot that morning anyway. I went to breakfast knowing my wife would be pleasant and say "Happy Birthday," and probably have a present for...
FranEMTnurse replied to NYCRN16's topic in Emergency
I had a horrible experience this afternoon. I was being fitted with a new set of dentures when my most dreaded pain hit. It frightened the nurse and the dentist. The dentist asked me if he ever...
It is with sadness I post this thread, for the time has come when some nurse siblings are acting with emotion instead of their heads. We are a family of professionals me and you, and I enjoy posting...
FranEMTnurse replied to NYCRN16's topic in Emergency
1....disc pain was oh my God this is not stopping, I want to get back to life pain, just give me something to take the edge off...and kidney stone pain was OH MY GOD....EITHER GIVE ME SOMETHING FOR...
In a crowded New York City bus stop, a beautiful young woman who was waiting for a bus was wearing a tight mini skirt. As the bus stopped and it was her turn to get on, she became aware that her skirt...
FranEMTnurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing
I come here to see what others are thinking and often disagree, but that is OK, because everyone's opinion is of equal value here. I think it is great we have this board to express ourselves. I try to...
FranEMTnurse replied to NYCRN16's topic in Emergency
Originally Posted by MAGIK GIRL well, i am not sure what this has to do with pain but i thought it funny. i told a young drunk that we had to folerize that if he kept pulling on the cathiter his...
FranEMTnurse replied to lisaloulou's topic in Pain Management
HerEyes73, Well, I waited until I got my medical records, then I filled in the survey sheet the hospital always sends. I detailed that incident as well as an even worse incident with an old Urologist...
FranEMTnurse replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor
The word describing the size of the bowel movement is too ambiguous.. It should be described by a comparison to an object. ex: While ambulating, pt had a bowel movement the size of a hockey puck, Jane...
While walking down the street one day, a female senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. Her soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. "Welcome to Heaven," says St. Peter....
FranEMTnurse replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor
A new intern to our CCU once charted attempts to cardiovert a patient in the following manner:
Attempted to convert the patient with 200 jews, unsuccessful. Second attempt to convert the patient...
FranEMTnurse replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing
.....my PCP kept telling me I looked like I needed rest....suggested depression was the cultprit. (HELL YES I AM DEPRESSED DOC, YOU WOULD BE TO IF YOU FELT LIKE THIS!) Made me feel like it was all in...
FranEMTnurse replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing
sherichance, Usually when there's an unexplained weight loss, especially the amount you have had, it puts up a red flag, because something is definitely brewing. For your sake dear girl, do keep...