Tag Archives: Classic JNJ

Whinorrhea! By Elizabeth A. Schultz, RN, BSN

Posted on September 4, 2010 by admin

Marsha took a deep cleansing breath before entering Room 519.  It was only midnight, and she already answered Mrs. Gorski’s call light four times.  The evening nurse had given Mrs. G. a Halcion at 9:30 and assured Marsha she would … Continue reading →

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Classic JNJ: You Might Be A Gomer If….

Posted on February 8, 2010 by admin

If the stand up comedy routine, “You might be a Redneck if…” was adapted to GOMERS (ie, representatives of the Get Out of My Emergency Room class of patients, it might go like this: You might be a GOMER… If … Continue reading →

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Classic JNJ Humor!

Posted on January 11, 2010 by admin

From Administration Approved by Board of Directors RE: New Policy Effective Immediately DRESS CODE: You are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary. If we see you wearing Prada shoes and carrying a Gucci bag, we will … Continue reading →

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Classic JNJ: The Four Basic Personality Types of Nurses

Posted on April 13, 2009 by admin

Nursing is as diverse as those who make it their career choice.  However, there are certain basic traits inherent in all nurses.  After a decade of fine tuning my nursing skills in a variety of clinical settings, I have noticed … Continue reading →

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Incident Reports: PSYCH

Posted on March 9, 2009 by admin

Most hospital incident reports pertain to patient falls or malfunctioning equipment.  On a Mental Health Unit, however, some fairly strange events often take place that have to be reported.  Here are some fo those incident reports that might lead a … Continue reading →

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