The Name Game 101
At work we have a lingo all our own. 1 North is the only unit in the entire hospital where you're either working on The Predator, The Jungle, The Killer Corners, or The Back of the Bus. And there's little point in wearing a name badge because everyone's got a nickname. When other nurses float to our floor we have to educate them so they know who's who, and what's what.
The nurse's nicknames all have a story behind them, which really we should make into book to publish and sell for a profit. It's all just too funny. For the sake of this blog, you're just going to get the names, and if you care to hear the story behind it all, give me a call:
Hickey quit quite awhile ago, and just recently we lost Tea and Crumpets as well. If you want to be able to give your meds on time you must learn to appease the Pyxis Troll. If you want to know what's in your future just ask the Voodoo Number Lady. If The Barracuda calls from the monitor room you can be sure that something's wrong. If you ever have a problem there's little to no point in talking to Cletus, it's likely you'd be referred to talk to Bin Laden. Pray that you're not in charge when Hop-A-Long Bananas is working because you won't be able to get anything done. Stand clear of Princess Pomeranian because she's sure to be fixing her hair.
It's been said that location is everything, so get ready for your virtual tour:
The Predator is the front hallway, and it is called such because there's nowhere to hide. You're right there at the double doors, and whether you're looking to escape the night supervisor or Hop-A-Long Bananas, you might as well forget it.
The Jungle is the middle hallway, and it is called such because the patient clientele vary from day to day, or really from minute to minute. One minute everything is peachy keen, and the next you've got some crazy breaking out of 4 point restraints and a Posey vest, wandering down the hall like a zombie.
The Killer Corners are the corner rooms of each of the 3 hallways, and it is called such because you usually find yourself running from room to room all night long caring for the most needy, ungrateful people this side of the Mississippi.
The Back of the Bus is the back hallway, and it is called such because you're far away from everyone else, and the patient load makes you feel like you're being punished, and you're not quite sure why.
Got it? Get it? Good!
The nurse's nicknames all have a story behind them, which really we should make into book to publish and sell for a profit. It's all just too funny. For the sake of this blog, you're just going to get the names, and if you care to hear the story behind it all, give me a call:
Hickey quit quite awhile ago, and just recently we lost Tea and Crumpets as well. If you want to be able to give your meds on time you must learn to appease the Pyxis Troll. If you want to know what's in your future just ask the Voodoo Number Lady. If The Barracuda calls from the monitor room you can be sure that something's wrong. If you ever have a problem there's little to no point in talking to Cletus, it's likely you'd be referred to talk to Bin Laden. Pray that you're not in charge when Hop-A-Long Bananas is working because you won't be able to get anything done. Stand clear of Princess Pomeranian because she's sure to be fixing her hair.
It's been said that location is everything, so get ready for your virtual tour:
The Predator is the front hallway, and it is called such because there's nowhere to hide. You're right there at the double doors, and whether you're looking to escape the night supervisor or Hop-A-Long Bananas, you might as well forget it.
The Jungle is the middle hallway, and it is called such because the patient clientele vary from day to day, or really from minute to minute. One minute everything is peachy keen, and the next you've got some crazy breaking out of 4 point restraints and a Posey vest, wandering down the hall like a zombie.
The Killer Corners are the corner rooms of each of the 3 hallways, and it is called such because you usually find yourself running from room to room all night long caring for the most needy, ungrateful people this side of the Mississippi.
The Back of the Bus is the back hallway, and it is called such because you're far away from everyone else, and the patient load makes you feel like you're being punished, and you're not quite sure why.
Got it? Get it? Good!
posted by Patti RN | 4:56 PM
1 Comments:
you have to write a book. WRITE IT!
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