Category Archives: PRN: Funny Stories

The Perioperative Nurse’s Top Ten Signs That They Need A Vacation

Posted on September 21, 2009 by admin

10. You answer your home phone by saying, “Surgery, Mary, May I help you?” 9. In the perioperative nurse’s kitchen, their recipes have the ingredients listed in CC’s, grams and ounces. 8. You enter your PYXIS password on the microwave … Continue reading →

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Not the Issue Here

Posted on September 7, 2009 by admin

Brand new babies had come into the world: Twins! A tiny little boy and a feisty girl.  Mom was doing great, so the head nurse brought the babies over to their father. He was, understandably, as excited as could be.  … Continue reading →

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The Top Ten Ways to Tell if You’re A Nurse Midwife

Posted on September 7, 2009 by admin

10:  You’re talking about seeing the Crown and you’re nowhere near Buckingham Palace! 9: You know a fetoscope does not measure shoe size! 8:  Broken water never involves busted pipes in your world! 7: You can get out of a … Continue reading →

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Night Nurses Do It In the Dark!

Posted on May 11, 2009 by admin

We had a patient in the DTs. The patient had been in DTs for about 2 weeks, and was prone to stripping off clothing and wandering around looking for a beer and a smoke, which did not go over too well … Continue reading →

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Top Ten ER Calls

Posted on April 27, 2009 by admin

Hey, all you ER nurses out there!  How many of these sound familiar?

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A Swine Time for One And All

Posted on April 27, 2009 by cindypotts

By now, you’ve heard the news. A nationwide public health emergency has been issued by the Department of Health and Human Services due to the recent outbreak of Swine Flu. The first cases were reported in Mexico City, but the … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re A Nurse When…

Posted on April 20, 2009 by admin

You believe there is a special place in Hell for the inventor of the call light. You believe all bleeding stops…EVENTUALLY! You’ve ever told a confused patient the name of a co-worker and that they should yell REALLY LOUD if … Continue reading →

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The Top Ten Reasons To Take Those Extra Shifts

Posted on April 20, 2009 by admin

10. You’ll lose a ton of weight — because there’s never time to eat! 9. Develop a closer bond with your co-workers, responding to all those codes! 8. Everyone is so frazzled, you’ll look fabulous by comparison! 7. Enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Saving the Patient…And My Friends by Bryn Hagan, RN

Posted on April 6, 2009 by admin

It began with a simple hello and went down hill from there. “Ah. Hi,” I stammered, as my mind frantically went into overdrive trying to figure out where I’d seen this pretty blonde woman before. “Can I buy you a … Continue reading →

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Strangely Appropriate For Some Patients’ Rooms

Posted on March 23, 2009 by cindypotts

Earlier this week, the Sci Fi channel has announced a new branding initiative, in the hopes of broading the station’s appeal to a larger number of viewers.  No longer will the station, which features programming ranging from space opera to … Continue reading →

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