Workplace Sayings

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We have a saying where I work that goes "There's a right way, and then there's the _______ ________ Medical Center's way!".

When a coworker complains of the way something is done, then makes and appropriate suggestion, I reply with, "Stop making sense!"

Rooty Payne, my work brother in arms, has a couple:

"It's only (8 or 12) hours."

"I don't run the train, I only shovel the coal."

Got any?

Specializes in 15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU.

When a piece of equipment doesn't fit or falls apart in your hands (from my days working at the VA): That was low bid.

Coming in on a day off to work 4 hours for lunch relief: I'm workin' a Princess Shift today.

When something happens at 0645 that will require nursing attention: That's a DSP (Day Shift Problem)

When giving report at the bedside about a morbidly obese patient: She has increased BMI.

When requesting some Versed /Valium for an anxious patient: I need some Vitamin "V" for this patient.

Answering the phone in the ICU: Expensive Care Unit, may I help you?

Using generic petroleum ointment for lip care: Beauty Queen's Secret.

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If they're older than dirt, a lengthy admission, confused and just NOW starting to talk to their dead parents who only they can see in the room...make sure they either have a DNR bracelet on or a crash cart near by because a discharge to their forever home is coming soon.

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Specializes in 15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU.
If they're older than dirt, a lengthy admission, confused and just NOW starting to talk to their dead parents who only they can see in the room...make sure they either have a DNR bracelet on or a crash cart near by because a discharge to their forever home is coming soon.

Don't keep that Jesus Bus waiting ......... looks like a transfer to the Eternal Care Unit.

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You don't HAVE to be crazy to work here. We'll train you

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Specializes in Med/Surg.
I love that one -- and it has so many alternative uses! The husband who whines all day that he cannot clean out the garage because he's so miserable he feels like he's been "beaten with a stick" but is somehow able to attend his martial arts class that evening. Or when he can't go to work because he feels so sickly but is able to work on his boat all day.

You know my husband? LOL

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Those were just a couple musical sayings I've heard at work in the break room only of course. :coffee:

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If you can make it on (this unit) you can make it anywhere.

I believe them.

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Overheard from an MD. "Oh the only thing that works starts with a D? You must mean discharge."

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).

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We're going to do some procedure...

"...Just like in the big medical centers."~Dr. UR Funny and Thx :yeah::D

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