Nursing Student Humor

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You won’t believe these strange patient superstitions!

“I had a patient who swore that if she went into the heat, her breast milk would spoil…”

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The top 10 ooky things you’ll see in a hospital

I’m not talking here about wounds large enough to stick your head in or residents who haven’t slept in three days. I’m talking about the everyday eyesores that become invisible with familiarity.

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2013 astrological forecast for nurses

Put down your stethoscope and pick up your horoscope! We’re taking a just-for-fun look at what the coming year may bring.

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Nurses have some crazy holiday stories

Here’s to celebrating those fabulous nurses who know how to improvise to bring on the holiday cheer!

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5 rules for nursing students…from the 1970s!

For those of you who are in nursing school and are aghast at some of the surprisingly dated rules you must abide by (white uniforms? Really??), take a look at this list of rules for nursing students from the 1970s!

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Happy Un-Thanksgiving Day for nurses?

Sweet catharsis! Here are the top 35 things nurses are NOT thankful for in 2012.

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A “winning” note of gratitude! We’re giving away a Littmann Stethoscope!

Thank your coworkers in the comments and you’ll be automatically entered to win a Littmann Stethoscope!

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The top 10 weirdest things you’ve ever eaten for lunch on the job!

“Ice cream float…made with strawberry Ensure…very interesting.”

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12 regrettable Halloween costumes for nurses

Here are some Halloween costumes that will probably make even the most seasoned nurse a little queasy. We’ve compiled a dirty dozen here, some suggested by real-life nurses and others from the unending compendium of trashy medical-themed costumes online.

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A few things a nurse should never (EVER!) say

Here are eight phrases that when spoken aloud could very well change the course of your shift (and not for the better).

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The top 10 things you wish your patients would stop doing!

I hate being asked “Who’s ‘waiting’ on me?” If I was a waitress, I could’ve saved a lot on tuition…

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The top 5 irritating policies I’ve heard of (in the last week or so)

Dress codes that leave you broke and other odd directives you would never wish on other nurses.

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Top fictional nurses and docs YOU want to get trapped in an elevator with!

You’re trapped in an elevator for four hours. Which fictional coworker would you choose to make the small talk with?

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The top 10 funniest pieces of advice you got in nursing school

“If it’s wet and it’s not yours, don’t touch it!”

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10 more ways Hollywood goofs up medicine!

“I love how the docs on House always break into the patient’s home to look for a cause of their illness. I mean, really?”