The Betadine Blues

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

Betadine and professionalism do Not mix! I have always felt cursed by betadine. No matter how hard I try, I Will get it on something.

I was admitting a patient that needed a STAT foley placed.

The poor guy had unwittingly brought two new pairs of pajamas with him.

Of course I got betadine all over the first pair.

Ever the professional, I offered to rinse them out (knowing full well the betadine would never entirely come out).

I try desperately not to laugh ,when I notice I have somehow managed to get betadine on the other pair of pajamas, 5 feet away!

I am now mumbling another, useless, apology. In a last ditch effort to look professional, I briskly bustle around the room , putting his belongings away ( a good opportunity to look for other betadine fiascos).

I snatched up his pants, when a reign of coins in his pocket come down on us.

Imagine the look on his face, when the "professional" in the room is now laughing hysterically, chasing rolling coins around the room!

Damn, I hate betadine.