I found myself laughing outloud , enjoy!

You know you're a nurse when...

1) the front of your scrubs reads 'Nurses... here to
save your ass, not kiss it!'

2) you occasionally park in the space with the
'physicians only' sign... and knock it over.

3) you believe some patients are alive only because it's
illegal to kill them.

4) you recognize that you can't cure stupid.

5) you own at least three pens with the names of
prescription medications on them.

6)
you believe there's a special place in hell for the
inventor of the call light.

7) you believe that saying 'it can't get any worse'
causes it to get worse just to show you it can.

8) you wash your hands BEFORE you go to the bathroom.

9) you believe that any job where you can drive to work
in your pajamas is a cool one.

10) you consider a tongue depressor an eating utensil.

11) eating microwave popcorn out of a clean bedpan is
perfectly natural.

12) you've been exposed to so many x-rays that you
consider it a form of birth control.

13) you've ever heard a patient with a nose ring, a brow
ring, and twelve earrings say 'I'm afraid of shots.'

14) you've ever placed a bet
on someone's blood alcohol level.

15) you've told a confused patient that your name is that
of a coworker and to call if they need help.

16) your bladder can expand to the size of a winnebago's
water tank.

17) you have seen more penises than any prostitute could
dream of.

18) you believe that not all patients are annoying...
some are unconscious.

19) your family and friends refuse to watch medical
sitcoms with you because you spend the whole time
correcting everyone and pointing out upside down
x-rays.

20) you don't get excited about blood, unless it's your
own.

21) you've sworn to have 'do not resuscitate' tattooed on
your chest. Soon.

22) discussing dismemberment over a gourmet meal
is perfectly normal to you.

23) your idea of fine dining is anywhere you can sit down
to eat.

24) your idea of a good time is a cardiac arrest at shift
change.

25) you believe in the aerial spraying of prozac.

26) you believe that 'shallow gene pool' should be a
recognized diagnosis..

27) you believe that the government should require
permits to reproduce.

28) you believe that unspeakable evils will befall anyone
who utters the phrase 'Wow, it's really quiet, isn't it?

29) you have ever wanted to write a book entitled
'Suicide: getting it right the first time.'

30) you have ever had a patient look you straight in the
eye and say 'I have no idea how that got stuck in there.'

31) you've had to leave a patient's room before
you begin to laugh uncontrollably.

 

8 Comments on You know you're a nurse when....

MAR
21
2008
3 Featured Posts
Geez, I've experienced most all of these! I didn't realize it made me a nurse. My family has always said it was because I am crazy! Thanks for the laugh!
7:26am • #1
Too funny, Dana!  I am still considering having a "DNR tattoo on my chest, just in case.  And I have been out of nursing for a lot of years!!
11:32am • #2
Lissa and Carol- Thanks for stopping by. I laughed at myself because I realize how warped my reality had become.
3:25pm • #3
MAR
24
2008
398,545 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Dana:  What an absolutely great list.  Perhaps everyone who comments can make their own addition to the list ?  How long ya think the list would get ?
11:40am • #4
APR
02
2008
221,871 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Dana, I love the list it is too funny, I am going to have to send it to my daughter who is a nurse in Memphis,TN she will get a kick out of it too!  Thanks for finding me in cre8buzz I tried to answer you back in there, but couldn't figure out how to!  LOL. 
8:44pm • #5

32. You request IV infusion of caffeine.

33. You think reminiscing about the grossest things you have seen is great conversation.

9:51pm • #6
just got to love those patients who claim "i've been a nurse for 20 years....let me tell you how to reinsert my ng tube..."  that's when i turn the diprivan drip another five mcgs!
Lauren, a Nurse in Memphis TN
11:24pm • #7
APR
03
2008
398,545 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Dana:  Your fans out here are waiting for the Second Edition of this List... very impatiently.  :)
1:32am • #8

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