The Mockery of Nursing

OCNRN63, RN · Mar 16, 2012

LOL! I don't know what it means but that is so damn funny I'm going to use it anyway just to see the puzzled looks on people's faces! :lol2:

Actually, it means exactly what it says. He tried to convince me that it rained so hard, it rained hopping toads. Shamokin is a dinky little town in the coal regions in PA, where my Mom's side of the family was from.

But I am honored you want to use it. I suggest the next time there's a discussion about weather, you should say, "Did you know that it rained so hard in Shamokin once, that it rained hop-toads."

mofomeat · Mar 16, 2012

Your thread didn't really evoke the gag reflex -- and in any case your username ought to give you a pass for at least two really sappy rainbow flatulence and unicorn posts . . . as far as this crusty old bat is concerned anyway -- :)

The username has a history with me. It might be difficult for me to explain, but even if I did I doubt other people would find it as amusing as I would. When it comes to unicorn barf and farting rainbows, well I've got at least one or two good work-related stories with those.

Thanks for the future pass, if those ever come up.

As a late 30s male, I'll never be younger and prettier than the other nurses, so I hope that someday I can at least be older and crustier.

joanna73, BSN, RN · Mar 16, 2012

OMG....Deludinoids! That's a good one

Scarlette Wings · Mar 16, 2012

just a bit ago the top three threads involved:
1.i have a dwi. can i be a nurse?
2.i am stupid. can i be a nurse?
3.if it takes me five times to pass nclex, can i be nurse.
not much left to add. says it all.

1. how many dui's are you working towards? just give me and my family a heads up when you are driving so we don't end up in a trauma ed or morgue because of some nurse-to-be with a dui.

2. if you truly have to ask, the question speaks for itself. if you are just afraid that you are not going to make it through and scared, join the club because we all felt that way.

3. if you have test anxiety i can relate, but if the material is just not in your head and you really do not understand it, re-take some courses. i would also suggest some real soul searching. some really straight a students become nurses and do not have a grain of common sense. other students pass by the skin of their teeth and are the best hands-on nurse i have ever worked with.

Scarlette Wings · Mar 16, 2012

And, we have our first taker!!!!!
But she/he has not quite pulled the trigger...

:lol2:

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Mar 16, 2012

My favorite is the
"I failed nursing school (or failed NCLEX x number of times or graduated 3 years ago but haven't found a job) but I'm going back to try a 5th time, Jesus/Thor/God/Ra the Sun God loves me and always gets me though, there's a reason for everything and I'm blessed so he'll do it all for me. I'm such a special snowflake that dieties take my tests, do my homework, get jobs for me, I don't have to study or work hard because my diety just waves a magic want and makes it happen for people who have faith."

As a weekly participant in my religious congregation's services, I am always amused at those who believe that faith in G'd equals the achievement or acquisition of absolutely anything they desire.

I do believe that G'd answers all prayers. Sometimes, however, the answer is "ah, NO, my dear".

Epic_RN · Mar 16, 2012

As a weekly participant in my religious congregation's services, I am always amused at those who believe that faith in G'd equals the achievement or acquisition of absolutely anything they desire.

I do believe that G'd answers all prayers. Sometimes, however, the answer is "ah, NO, my dear".

Or, the answer is "not yet, there is something else that must come first"

I prayed before exams -- however, I prayed that I would be calm and able to access the information I had learned and studied and that I would receive the grade I deserved, not just "I pray I pass/get an A"

leslie :-D · Mar 16, 2012

i never pray, in terms of asking for things...

as i figure the outcome has been decided, whether i know it or not.

my one main prayer is to "show me your will".

that said, if i flunked nclex 5 times, i'd believe that to be His answer.

leslie

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Mar 16, 2012

some people just will not listen. i think i told this story in a similar context before, but here it is again:

the rain was coming down and the radio announced that people should evacuate the low-lying lands around the river. his neighbor came by in her truck and offered him a ride. "no," he said. "god will provide." and she left.

the water rose to the front porch. the police came by in a small boat and told him to get in. "no," he said. "god will provide." and they left.

the water rose to the roof, and a helicopter flew overhead to get him in the basket. "no," he said. "god will provide." and they left.

and the water rose, and he drowned.

when he got to heaven, he was offered one chance to ask any question he wanted, so he said, "lord, i believed in you to save me! why did you let me drown?"

and the lord said, "i sent the radio, your neighbor, the police, and the helicopter. what more did you want?"

SHGR, MSN, RN, CNS · Mar 16, 2012

As a weekly participant in my religious congregation's services, I am always amused at those who believe that faith in G'd equals the achievement or acquisition of absolutely anything they desire.

I do believe that G'd answers all prayers. Sometimes, however, the answer is "ah, NO, my dear".

Yes, good old "prosperity theology," which is really "I love me, therefore God loves me, therefore He will give me everything I want and make me rich."

I do still pray every time I put in a foley or an IV.

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Mar 16, 2012

some people just will not listen. i think i told this story in a similar context before, but here it is again:

the rain was coming down and the radio announced that people should evacuate the low-lying lands around the river. his neighbor came by in her truck and offered him a ride. "no," he said. "god will provide." and she left.
the water rose to the front porch. the police came by in a small boat and told him to get in. "no," he said. "god will provide." and they left.
the water rose to the roof, and a helicopter flew overhead to get him in the basket. "no," he said. "god will provide." and they left.
and the water rose, and he drowned.
when he got to heaven, he was offered one chance to ask any question he wanted, so he said, "lord, i believed in you to save me! why did you let me drown?"
and the lord said, "i sent the radio, your neighbor, the police, and the helicopter. what more did you want?"

yes, i've heard this one before! and i think it's so true...why must some people persevere to an insane extent, to the point where you just have to ask "what makes you think your spending your life in a futile attempt to do something you don't seem meant to do is what g'd wants for you?"

i have a hard time believing that g'd would be very happy with me if i spent all my time, money, and energy trying to become a supermodel. just ain't gonna happen

allnurses Guide · Mar 16, 2012

I get people who exclaim "oh God!" or "Jesus!", so I answer "yes, He's here too". Get some really odd looks...