Medical humor
Humor softens the tension. Take a break. Relax and enjoy the lighter side of nursing. Laugh at the daily routine of these comical tales and incidents.
Section 1: My own humorous nursing anecdotes
Section 2: Medical humor
Make up your mind!
I wrote this incident as it was told to me by my co-worker Carol. Sometimes our patient's perspective is a bit different than ours!
A change in perspective
Written by Janise, a co-worker on my unit. Sometimes our own perspective can change rather quickly.
Stewardess, stewardess!
Contributed by Lisa Cordick. Here's a neat trick to get the doctor more involved with the patient!
Telltale signs: nurses know the criteria to look for!
No one but nurses will "get" this humorous item.
Dealing With Insurance Companies
Oh, the woes of HMO's.
24 Hours and sinking fast!
Living each moment to the fullest.
Discharge planning tips
Cartoon of a patient washing dishes.
What's the difference? A valve is a valve!
(Its a wee bit different in the medical profession.)
Medical bloopers
Did I say that?
House call
Explaining to the patient's family.
Memorandum
Addendum to the employee handbook.
Important research
Assessing a patient with shingles.
Medical terminology for the layman
Some words you should know.