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.
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!)
When a patient tells me (as I am going to put in their IV).....my veins are easy...no one every has any trouble! For sure I blow it! Even though I had been batting 100% all day.
We are offerred to use our PTO when the census is low. The few times I said " no thank you" due to not having enough hours or already have accommodations made to work ( child are and the such). The poo poo hit the fan. I worked in the ICU and we get some confused guy with no next of kin to be found and he's crapping out and while we are I intubating him my " stable" codes. " unstable VTaCH, but we got him back)
After that one I never, ever refused PTO when it was offerred to me again.
It never fails though, that when I bring a school book to read or an article for class that no matter how "pleasant" the floor seems, the bus pulls up to L & D and I know "here they come".
I'm not superstitious. On the very rare occasions when it's appropriate I happily bust out with QUIET. I also name names. Drives some of my colleagues batty but I refuse to play these silly games.[/quote']
I'm with you. Quiet is quiet and busy is busy. If the superstition worked, then saying "it's really busy" should make it quiet, right?
As for names, I'll say 'em but not 3 times in a row. Remember Beetlejuice?
When I worked nights, when we would plan a potluck for a holiday or some other event (someone's last night on nights or special birthday), it would be a crazy night for all. The night before said potluck? Steady, but reasonable pace. The night after? Slower. But the night of good food? Crazy. So, we all ended up having good food that was hot, luke-warm. Yummm, but it still tastes good since you're on your 9th hour and only have 2.5 seconds to eat lol
I had a secretary that loved to plan potlucks for the night shift. We made her quit, because those always ended up being the worst nights and no one ever got to eat.
I'm with you. Quiet is quiet and busy is busy. If the superstition worked, then saying "it's really busy" should make it quiet, right??
No no no no no.... you see, you have reminded the fates that you are having a "euphemism" night, and since they party with Murphy everything will combine to thwart you continuing to have a "euphemism" night. If you are already busy..... they could care less and you are free to say anything, including your wishes for a night free of frequent flyers.
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When a patient tells me (as I am going to put in their IV).....my veins are easy...no one every has any trouble! For sure I blow it! Even though I had been batting 100% all day.