Nurses Humor
Published Apr 29, 2012
things you need to know to be a nurse...
if it moves, rattles, shakes, falls down, or won't stay in place: tape it.
(share and add your own below)
kdtink
12 Posts
It's okay to cry. Sometimes it is necessary.
Never feel you are above doing a task. We all have to toilet a patient, change a bed, get a drink for patients, and ensure the bedside commode is emptied sometimes and your techs will greatly appreciate your help.
jojo489
256 Posts
If it makes sense, we don't do it here.
Apply all interventions to avoid a fall and the resulting incident report.
Never, ever go by anyone's else's assessment, always, always do your own.
enkwanta
57 Posts
You must have a very strong stomach, tough enough to perform a code blue on your very own patient. No crying in an emergency because nursing is not for the faint hearted.
Some patients will sit on the call light all night because they are afraid not necessarily need any care. Go in and fluff the pillow and offer a glass of water. Simple things do work.
bagladyrn, RN
2,286 Posts
If she tells you "the baby is coming" believe her! If she says "I have to go poop!" - the baby is coming!
NOADLS
832 Posts
Finding a good hiding spot.