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Classic Nurse Humor: That’s Coffee

Mrs. White came to the labor and delivery area one afternoon with possible ruptured membranes. She had visited us several times with the same complaint, so she was familiar with the terminology we used when we test for membrane rupture. … Continue reading

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File: School Nurse Silliness!

A little 8 year old boy wanted to be circumcised when he realized he looked different than dad and his friends. The day after the proceedure he returned to school. During class, he became uncomfortable and asked for permission to … Continue reading

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Funny Things Patients Say

One of my older patients noticed the laptops we’re using for charting now and asked what that was all about. I explained about electronic medical records, and said that one day, the experts predict we’ll be using computers for everything. … Continue reading

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Words of Wisdom

Frightful tantrums frequently exploded from a middle aged male patient when I was a student nurse on psychiatric rotation. With little or no provocation, the man’s ruddy complexion turned purple, his eyes shot fire, he’d shout obscenities, and then, finally … Continue reading

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The Secret Agent in Bed Four

We’d just gotten a new resident on the skilled nursing floor where I work, and I was taking his history. Mr. J was a really nice guy, very friendly and amiable. He shared that he’d been retired for a while … Continue reading

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I’ve Never Felt Better in My Life!

It’s late on a snowy evening here in farm country. We’ve gotten the head’s up that there’s been a pretty serious MVA, with a pickup truck colliding with a farmer and his wagon. We’re expecting a disaster, of course, but … Continue reading

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Ask A Silly Question

Patient: May I have a glass of water, doctor. Doctor: Are you thirsty? Patient: No… I just wanted to check whether my throat leaks.

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The Hidden Costs of Healthcare

A woman phoned her dentist when she received a huge bill. “I’m shocked!” she complained. “This is three times what you normally charge.” “Yes, I know,” said the dentist. “But you yelled so loud, you scared away two other patients.”

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The First Day as a Dental Hygenist

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Out of the Mouth of Babes

A young boy was brought into the dental practice where I work. Overall, his exam was good, but he did have a cavity that needed attention. We explained this to his mother, along with what the options were, but she … Continue reading

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