The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

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Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..

Found this on Facebook and it made me laugh, I am always shushing people who start to stay the "Q" word (quiet), because usually when someone remarks on how quiet it is, suddenly, it's not.

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What are some other things that you say/think? Myths, superstitions, "sure signs" that you know of as a nurse?

And yes, this is what is called a "fun thread" so let's not make it all serious and junk lol. (Except: The Q word one is DEAD serious!)

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The "Full Moon" theory is one. Things do tend to get more crazy during a full moon.

Also, that deaths happen in 3's.

I've found that these things, along with the Q word are very accurate!

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Specializes in PICU.

Saying a frequent flyer's name. They ALwAYS show up right after that.

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I've seen the frequent flyer thing in action, and FULLY believe the full moon, so much so that I have a full moon app on my phone, nice to have a heads up heading into work ;)

Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs! :)

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Specializes in Nursing Education, CVICU, Float Pool.

I promise I've read an EBP Article on the effects of a full moon on the general population, somewhere. Lol. The Q-Word Curse is totally true.

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Specializes in I/DD.

A patient's family mentioned that it was quiet on our unit the other day. We had two open beds. On a friday at about 1700. On a holiday weekend. And yes, we did have a full moon last night. I'm not back until Tuesday but I feel bad for my coworkers this weekend!

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical/Float Pool/Stepdown.

When you have a really serene night...because the next night will put you into a fetal position!!!:nailbiting:

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I have often told (read hushed!) fellow nurses about the "Q" word, many of them seasoned. As soon as I correct them (open cheek, insert tongue), they stifle themselves (I love you, Edith Bunker) and we get a good giggle.

DON'T SAY THE Q WORD!!!!!!!!!!

Full moon? Run. Hide. Call in sick!!!!!!!

8^)

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

The "Q" word? That's one word that must never be uttered... I do not speak of such things lightly. We all know what happens when we do.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
When you have a really serene night...because the next night will put you into a fetal position!!!:nailbiting:

^This!!!

Instead if the "Q" word, serene should be replaced, or any other synonym...

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The rain! I work OB and a storm after a stretch of sun is the easiest predictor of a hellish day. EVERYONE and their dog show up compete.

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Cold fronts. When I worked child adolescent psych I swear the hyperactivity and anger were directly proportional to the strength of the cold front.

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