Medical Professionals
May 6th, 2008
Nursing can be a dirty and depressing job. But, look on the bright side; sometimes, nursing can be downright comical! After decades of experience, one veteran nurse reflects upon some of the “lighter” moments:
THIRSTY?
One patient decided he wanted a drink, and was eventually found on a barstool at the local “establishment,” catheter and all!
FALLING FOR YOU
If you have ever assisted with holding a patient during a spinal tap, you know it can be a tedious job. On one occasion, nurse #1 was supporting the patient, but became lightheaded. Fortunately, nurse #2 caught the patient. Unfortunately, nurse #1 caught the floor.
TOGA PARTY
One unforgettable patient was the one who discharged himself (against doctor’s orders), and proceeded to walk himself out, complete with paper foot slides and bed sheet toga!
BARE NECESSITIES
After a 3pm-11pm shift, a nurse decided to take a shower to prepare for a night out after work. Imagine his surprise when he came out to find that all he was left with was a towel. The moral of the story? Always take your medical scrubs into the shower area with you, and lock the door!
February 6th, 2008
Do you watch the fictional doctors and nurses on tv and wish you could save lives just like they do? There’s more to being a doctor or nurse than just throwing on a pair of medical scrubs, so take our quiz to find out if you have the traits you need to be a successful medical professional.
Scoring:
A= 4 Points
B= 3 Points
C= 2 Points
D= 1 Point
1. Your favorite show on television is:
A. Real-life surgeries on a health network
B. Grey’s Anatomy/ER/Scrubs
C. Nip/Tuck
D. Law and Order
2. The thought of 4+ years of schooling, hard classes, and tons of studying makes you:
A. Think of the ultimate reward: learning the skills to save lives!
B. Not too thrilled, but you know you can do it!
C. Look forward to using the research tools in all the labs
D. Want to run far, far away!
3. Can you handle long shifts, little sleep, difficult patients, and tough supervisors?
A. Yeah, I can handle anything!
B. Throw a pair of medical scrubs my way, I’m down for it!
C. Uh, as long as I really like what I’m doing.
D. It’s not a 9-5 job?!
4. Wearing medical scrubs all day makes you say:
A. Medical scrubs are so comfortable!
B. Sure, as long as they fit me well and are stylish scrubs.
C. I’d prefer to choose the prints if possible.
D. I’m more of a business suit kind of person.
Scoring:
16-13 Points: The Real Deal - You are definitely cut out to be a medical professional. Your enthusiasm for the profession will surely make you excel in it, so stay motivated and you’ll attain your ultimate goal in no time!
12-9 Points: The Glamour - You find medicine thrilling and enjoy watching tv shows and movies dealing with medicine. Just be sure your heart’s really in it - real medicine isn’t glamorized like on tv. Once you know for sure it’s for you, dedicate yourself to being a great medical professional!
8-5 Points: Explore Yourself - You love medicine, but you also want to make sure that the field you choose is something you can really dedicate yourself too. Look into all the different specialties and see which one clicks with you!
4-1 Points: Your Own Career - You may think of being a medical professional as one of the most honorable, respected positions out there, but be sure it’s right for you. As long as you feel you are making a difference, nearly any career is rewarding.
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December 27th, 2007
Medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses, have a tough, yet highly rewarding job. You may have to work long hours, but you’re also helping save lives. Not everyone is cut out to be a medical professional, and all of us at Scrubs-Max.com want to applaud you for selflessly pursuing a career where you put your own cares aside for the needs of your patients. If you’re pursuing a career as in the medical field, here’s what you need to have inside you to succeed:
A heart of gold, a will of stone
A patient suffering from a psychological illness is screaming at you, and telling you you’re hurting her. In reality, you’re doing your best to ease her pain and help her. This is an extreme case, but could you block out her words? You need to be able to. As a medical professional, you never know how a patient will react, and you need to remember that they’re sick and may not be thinking clearly.
Ready for action
You need to be ready to act as soon as that ambulance pulls up or that beeper goes off. It’s definitely not a slow paced job! If you can think on your feet and react quickly, this is definitely the profession for you.
Compassion is your middle name
As a nurse or doctor, you need to always be willing to lend a compassionate hand to your patient. You’re in charge of their health, and in some cases, you may save their lives. Although you shouldn’t get overly attached to a patient, we do recommend thinking of them as a person just like you, not just a name in a hospital bed. By sympathizing with them and listening to their ailments, you’ll be helping them cope through their pain. You should always have a strong dose of compassion on hand at all times.
Check your facts
So your patient has flu symptoms, but what if it’s something more serious? We don’t expect you to know every single symptom and condition out there, but having a pocket guide to different conditions and diseases can help you make the right diagnosis. Be sure to look up all the possible diagnoses for your patient’s symptoms before you make a final diagnosis.
Love to learn
As a medical professional, you will be continuously attending conferences and seminars to stay up to date on the latest research and trends. Any special certifications you have may require a certain amount of continuing education credits each year to stay up to date with the certification. Don’t lament these opportunities – think of them as a way to easily stay in the know and network with the medical community.
These are only a handful of the traits inside a medical professional. If you haven’t honed these traits yet, take heart, you’ll begin to develop these characteristics as you gain more experience. Congratulations on taking the initiative to be a medical professional!
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