Several years ago, I worked in Program that assisted long-term Institutionalized Mental Health Clients transition into the Community. The Team consisted of a Leader, an RN, an Addictions Counsellor, and a couple of Case Managers. It was a revolutionary program in this area. When it began, we had a basic framework to work from. So the five of us team members laid down the format.In the beginning, the program required a lot of Planning Meetings. Since it was a Team Approach, all members had an equal say. At times, the meetings could become loud and a little chaotic. When this would happen, the Addictions Counsellor would say, "People! People! This AIN'T emergency brain surgery!" This "Reality Check" allowed us to pause, chuckle, and continue the problem-solving process with a more realistic attitude."This ain't emergency brain surgery" became a favorite reality check. What's your favorite reality check?Dave
wooh, BSN, RN 1 Article; 4,383 Posts Nov 18, 2010 "Worst that could happen is they quit breathing, and you know where the code cart is, right?"Mwuhahaha!
wondern, ASN 694 Posts Has 20 years experience. Nov 18, 2010 "Just like in the BIG medical centers..." whackawhacka
OttawaRPN 451 Posts Specializes in acute care med/surg, LTC, orthopedics. Has 5 years experience. Nov 18, 2010 "I don't care if you have a medical degree, I still know this patient better than you do."
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN 4 Articles; 20,908 Posts Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 43 years experience. Nov 18, 2010 Before you over react...................take your own pulse first!
AltaEnfermera 45 Posts Specializes in Geri-psych, corrections, wound care, MDS. Has 4 years experience. Nov 18, 2010 "Chill, chill....Remember, all bleeding stops eventually, and asystole is the most stable rhythm!"
classicdame, MSN, EdD 2 Articles; 7,255 Posts Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator. Nov 18, 2010 what my granddaughter claims" It isn't rocket surgery"
BacktoBasics 109 Posts Specializes in ICU/CCU, PICU. Nov 18, 2010 "Relax! I'm trying to save your life!"
sevensonnets 975 Posts Nov 18, 2010 How about "There will be a mandatory staff meeting at 8:30 am. All staff are required to attend. Have all am meds and care completed by that time."
Davey Do 1 Article; 10,290 Posts Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years). Has 44 years experience. Nov 19, 2010 Good ones! (I'm still chuckling over "Relax! I'm trying to save your life!")Here's one a stone-faced surgeon gave to me in his deadpan delivery after I dropped a kelley on the sterile field:"Never say 'oops' when the patient's awake."But I guess you could also call that "some good advice".Thanks for the reality checks.Dave