What we have learned from our patients!!!

[mhull]

Ok all, lets get this list together....

1-Watch out for those "two guys", they are in every city and are out to get everyone.

2-All Rectal FB happen when you slip in the shower, kitchen, wherever you are (naked never the less).

3-Two beers at 6:00am and it is now 9:00pm will get you a blood ETOH of 300.

Keep them coming everyone.:rotfl:

[LuvDaTrauma, BSN, RN]

I have learned that helping even just one patient, family, etc is the reason to come to work everyday.

I have learned I am here for the family and friends - not just the patient.

I have learned not to be offended by the f word - no matter what adjectives follow it.

I have learned how important life is and how quickly it all can change.

I have learned to understand how stupid people really can be.

I have learned that since we see people at their worst and often at a time they wont ever forget - we have the opportunity to make a difference in the way the events play out if not the final result.

I have learned men can stick things in their member that dont fit and yet they keep pushing it in.

I have learned that when one frequent flier quits - another one starts.

I have learned not everyone was taught to shower, brush their teeth, or wear clean underwear.

I have learned that I am a very lucky person to love my job (not always the politics) and I know that I make a difference to my patients.

[obliviousRN]

I have learned that when holding up a small piece of wood and using a nail gun at the same time, you will nail your hand to the wood.

I have learned that just when you think you're an expert at foleys, you will get a man with 2 urethras and a swollen prostate. (pick the bigger opening)

I have learned that a banana peel makes a darn good pair of glasses when you're demented.

I have learned that when someone says they haven't pooped for 5 days, it requires 5 enemas, 2 digitals, and a gallon of mineral oil.

I have learned that a blood alcohol level of .4 or higher always accompanies a marriage proposal for the nurse.

I have learned that when your husband is a cop and brings a pt to your ER, don't tell the pt you are the officer's wife.

I have learned that when a pt says "I think I'm gonna die" - there will be a code within 12 hours.

I have learned that when a pt had an RN as a son/daughter, you cannot do anything right for their parent.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

My newest bit of knowledge? Mucomyst comes IV, is very effective and though expensive, is covered by insurance! Happy days!

[Jamesdotter]

I have learned that if you have a "lazy eye", you do not neglect to wear safety glasses. The piece of metal will lodge in your good eye.

[lpnstudentin2010, LPN]

I have learned that when your husband is a cop and brings a pt to your ER, don't tell the pt you are the officer's wife.

why not? what happened?