Injected with Laughter

Have you had one (or maybe many) bad days at work in medicine?  Not the "I hate my job" kind but rather the, "I just wish this day would end" kind.  This week Shawna and Shannon share some of their stories of when nothing went right (either for them or a patient) and also share some write-ins and a special PSA!   Disclaimer: We will never share the names or any identifying fact...

Have you ever seen or heard a medical profession use a word or abbreviation that you had no idea what it meant?  How many prescriptions have you had that you had no idea how to pronounce?  This week Shawna and Shannon will go over some funny and some  (just a little morbid )" shorthand" words used in medicine as well as sharing the medical words they have had. and maybe still have, a har...

Have you ever wondered where the phrase "blow smoke up your ass" came from?  Did you know it originated from medicine?  Do you know how some grandmas keep eggs warm? Have you ever played an April Fools joke on a coworker?  This week Shawna and Shannon will continue their dive into the wild and crazy stories of medicine.  Sources for this show include: First and foremost.... our listeners...

This week we start sharing your stories!!!  Bloated headless bodies, elevator crop dusting and inappropriate co-workers plus more! Come take a listen and hear what others have experienced in their day to day workings in medicine. Disclaimer: We will never share the names or any identifying factors of any patients we speak of. Locations will be altered to a broader area (i.e. New England, the south...

Have you ever heard a patient or medical professional say something that made you go "WTF"?  Have all elderly people lost their 'brain to mouth' filter?  Can people really vomit poo?  Have a listen to this week's episode to find out the answers to those questions and more! Episode reference/credit: "8 funny Medical Stories you won't believe actually happened&quot...

Have you ever wondered what a body farm is?  Have you ever started your shift with a dead body on the floor?  Have you ever had the pleasure of watching a corneal removal?  Have a listen to this week's episode to hear more about the wild and crazy things we have dealt with over the years! Disclaimer: We will never share the names or any identifying factors of any patients we speak of. Locatio...

What happens when a person, especially a nurse ages over 45?  Where does all the IV fluid that you give really sick person go?  What the hell is a priapism?  Take a listen to this week's episode and find out! Disclaimer: We will never share the names or any identifying factors of any patients we speak of. Locations will be altered to a broader area (i.e. New England, the south, out west, mid-...

What does a nurse do when they need to fart during a busy shift?  What exactly is "medical" cottage cheese?  Shawna and Shannon will answer these questions by sharing stories of the things they have done and seen over their years in nursing.   Disclaimer: We will never share the names or any identifying factors of any patients we speak of. Locations will be altered to a broader area (i.e...