I'm at a computer, working on my nursing progress note of the day, when my partner approaches me...
Partner (looking down at her scut sheet): What's an MI again?
Me (trying to keep the disbelief from showing on my face or in my voice): A myocardial infarction...?
Partner: ...
Me (now unable to hide my incredulity): A heart attack?!
Partner (slapping her forehead with her palm): Oh, RIGHT! That makes sense, it says there was a metal stent placed. But why do I keep thinking "muscle"?
Me (in lecture mode): Because "myo" means "muscle"; the cardiac muscle is affected by a myocardial infarction...
Partner: Right, thanks...now I just have to look up what sennosides are...
Me: ...
I think I have a permanent bruise on my forehead from all the headdesking I've been doing.
I'm scared if that person ever graduates and works on real life patients!! (not me not me not me!)
ReplyDeleteI second Blondefabulous. Please tell us they will fail her or suggest a different line of work.
ReplyDeleteI'll third Blondefabulous, too.
ReplyDeleteFourth... sigh...
ReplyDeleteDon't be ridiculous, folks.
ReplyDeleteThat right there is a future clinical coordinator or education Clinical Nurse Specialist, in training.
If she works at it, she'll become a travelling healthcare/nursing consultant.
Folks, I'm with Aesop on this one. I'm sure she'll graduate and do well in the future. Hopefully in a field with less patient contact!
ReplyDeleteSenno-what? Not in my Mosby's...
ReplyDeleteRobert: it's called Senna, Ex-lax, or Senokot. It's a stimulant laxative and just about EVERY patient we've taken care of this semester has been taking it. We're on a post-surgical unit and those folks need some help with their elimination after all the anesthesia and bed-rest. So really, my partner should have known this after week one. Check out Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 13th edition, page 1142. :D
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