Twit, this is someone who is being a PIA, maybe extubating themselves in the unit or acting out in your LTC setting. They make you just want to get out the ativan for yourself or for them.
Specializes in ER,ICU and Progressive Care Unit,Peds.
OK I love this one. An RN told me this one when I worked at the VA in TN.
Its called the tooth to Tattoo ratio:
If the pt has more Tattoos than teeth, than no matter what they won't die, and you can't kill them.
And oh it was soooo true! We had several pts that proved this to be true when I worked there. (not that I actually tried to kill someone, but you get the point).
I came up with this one a long time ago, and now I can see how it can cross nursings path.
"King Boyfriend" syndrome---applies to a woman who puts her boyfriend and his needs first, far above what her kids need, to the point that her kids have to beg her to pick up groceries--and she still "forgets" to pick them up or only picks up the bare minimum (like just bread and mayonaise)for days and weeks at a time.
Not so good if she has a kid who needs insulin, or has severe asthma, and if she can't pick up the groceries, she will probably "forget" to pick up the medicine.
kadokin, ASN, RN
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