They live for the fun ones like you, you brighten their days. Mostly they get shouted at and peed on, they love having lively folks who intend to comply with treatment around.
First rule of a hospital stay. Always get on the good side of the nurses. That made my nearly month long stay at the VA a few years ago about as pleasant as it could be.
A couple of the night shift nurses got a kick out of braiding my beard. It was barely past nipple length then. They’ve have their work cut out for them if I went in today. As it’s nearly navel length now.
I stayed 8 days and 2 ops in hospital last year, having fallen off a mountain (by mistake) .. and I must say, the nurses were just *brilliant.* .. I never heard one complain, even once .. there is no job they won’t deal with, no matter how appalling it is, and no matter what bodily fluids are involved .. I was lost in admiration for them, and I would double their pay in a heartbeat, if I could. Pretty sure I know where the money would come from, too .. all those corrupt congressmen, governors and senators that do the exact opposite of what nurses do
Fun patients get good treatment. Although, I did freak people out a smidge after my gall bladder surgery, because I “snuck out” of my room. I just went for a walk around part of the floor. I’d had to get up to use the bathroom anyway… and since the surgeon had gone on vacation, nobody was allowed to take me off liquid diet…
It was the hospital I volunteered a thousand hours at as a kid. I knew where they hid the ice cream cups. Freezer near the back stairwell.
That time, maybe I wasn’t the “fun” patient. But I wasn’t boring!
Yeah, and I realize that not everyone can be “fun.” I was lucky to have a good support system in my friends and family (and health insurance, so I knew my stay wasn’t going to break the bank). But I figure if I’m at all able to be in good spirits, I may as well share it as best I can.
Also, a little jealous of the ice cream cups! I saw nary an ice cream while I was staying!
TIL I can’t edit or delete my comment. >_< Because… I remembered a better tale!
Yeah, hemorrhoid rupture! Didn't stop bleeding, so after about 24 hours, I go in. Two nurses are explaining that the doc is going to have to… thoroughly examine the location. And I'm like… "Yes… that is why I came in here. I can't imagine psychic diagnostic techniques being an option."
"Of course, but some people get a bit embarrassed and we have to warn people…"
"Embarrassed? I'm a 40 yr old man spotting like a teenage girl. We're past embarrassed."
I’m totally That Patient. I’ve had a kid, so my bar for bodily dignity is fairly low when it comes to anything medical. Do what you gotta do, I wanna get out of here alive, thanks!
I am the fun but exasperating patient. Last time I was in the hospital, after surgery they gave me pain killers and expected me to sleep so they did not order me supper. But some pain killers make me hyper. I told them I was hungry but they said it was too late for food, until I got up and said I was walking to the sandwich shop. Then I wanted a Dr. Pepper but they said my floor only had pepsi products…bleh! They caught me before I got on the elevator and went and brought me a DP from another floor. 🙂
14 thoughts on “#979 Nurses”
Sharsarannon
They live for the fun ones like you, you brighten their days. Mostly they get shouted at and peed on, they love having lively folks who intend to comply with treatment around.
SurlyQueen
Yes, I really, really don’t like needles, but I will do my best to let them do what they need to do. I wanted to get home!
BrickJAK BouncerPants
First rule of a hospital stay. Always get on the good side of the nurses. That made my nearly month long stay at the VA a few years ago about as pleasant as it could be.
SurlyQueen
I was only in for a couple days. I can’t imagine staying for a month! I’m glad you had some good nurses on your side.
BrickJAK BouncerPants
A couple of the night shift nurses got a kick out of braiding my beard. It was barely past nipple length then. They’ve have their work cut out for them if I went in today. As it’s nearly navel length now.
Jerry W
I stayed 8 days and 2 ops in hospital last year, having fallen off a mountain (by mistake) .. and I must say, the nurses were just *brilliant.* .. I never heard one complain, even once .. there is no job they won’t deal with, no matter how appalling it is, and no matter what bodily fluids are involved .. I was lost in admiration for them, and I would double their pay in a heartbeat, if I could. Pretty sure I know where the money would come from, too .. all those corrupt congressmen, governors and senators that do the exact opposite of what nurses do
SurlyQueen
Word.
It takes a special person to become a nurse (teachers too, for the record).
DannyboyO1
Fun patients get good treatment. Although, I did freak people out a smidge after my gall bladder surgery, because I “snuck out” of my room. I just went for a walk around part of the floor. I’d had to get up to use the bathroom anyway… and since the surgeon had gone on vacation, nobody was allowed to take me off liquid diet…
It was the hospital I volunteered a thousand hours at as a kid. I knew where they hid the ice cream cups. Freezer near the back stairwell.
That time, maybe I wasn’t the “fun” patient. But I wasn’t boring!
SurlyQueen
Yeah, and I realize that not everyone can be “fun.” I was lucky to have a good support system in my friends and family (and health insurance, so I knew my stay wasn’t going to break the bank). But I figure if I’m at all able to be in good spirits, I may as well share it as best I can.
Also, a little jealous of the ice cream cups! I saw nary an ice cream while I was staying!
DannyboyO1
TIL I can’t edit or delete my comment. >_< Because… I remembered a better tale!
Yeah, hemorrhoid rupture! Didn't stop bleeding, so after about 24 hours, I go in. Two nurses are explaining that the doc is going to have to… thoroughly examine the location. And I'm like… "Yes… that is why I came in here. I can't imagine psychic diagnostic techniques being an option."
"Of course, but some people get a bit embarrassed and we have to warn people…"
"Embarrassed? I'm a 40 yr old man spotting like a teenage girl. We're past embarrassed."
That time, I was the fun patient. 😀
SurlyQueen
Haha! That is amazing.
I’m totally That Patient. I’ve had a kid, so my bar for bodily dignity is fairly low when it comes to anything medical. Do what you gotta do, I wanna get out of here alive, thanks!
Larry M Coble
I am the fun but exasperating patient. Last time I was in the hospital, after surgery they gave me pain killers and expected me to sleep so they did not order me supper. But some pain killers make me hyper. I told them I was hungry but they said it was too late for food, until I got up and said I was walking to the sandwich shop. Then I wanted a Dr. Pepper but they said my floor only had pepsi products…bleh! They caught me before I got on the elevator and went and brought me a DP from another floor. 🙂
SurlyQueen
Heh, the break-away patient!
My leg was way too swollen for me to make an escape XD
Becky
Yes, ALL the science please!
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