Share some more mean nurses horror stories.

One horror story is when a nurse was very impatient with an elderly patient. She rushed the patient while they were trying to explain their symptoms, and then gave the wrong medication because she didn't listen properly. The patient ended up having a bad reaction.

These horror stories can have a significant negative impact on nurses' mental health. For example, the constant fear and stress from dealing with life - or - death situations can lead to anxiety disorders. They might start having nightmares about the incidents.

One nurse shared that she had a patient who suddenly went into cardiac arrest in the middle of the night. The monitors started beeping crazily and she had to act fast. She was alone at that moment and had to perform CPR until the rest of the medical team arrived. It was a race against time and the fear of losing the patient was overwhelming.

One horror story is when a nurse had to deal with an extremely violent patient. The patient was out of control, throwing things and trying to attack the staff. The nurse was in constant fear of getting seriously hurt but still had to try to calm the patient down.

Some correctional nurses have horror stories related to the bureaucracy in the system. They might have identified a serious medical condition in an inmate that requires immediate outside medical attention, like a complex surgical procedure. But due to the long and complex approval processes in the correctional system, the inmate's treatment gets delayed. This not only puts the inmate's health at risk but also causes a great deal of stress for the nurse who has to watch the patient suffer while waiting for the approval.

There was an OB/GYN who was extremely overworked and tired. One day, during a routine check - up, he misread some test results. The nurse on duty noticed something was off but was ignored at first. Later, when the mistake was realized, it caused a great deal of stress for the patient who thought she had a serious condition when in fact it was a false alarm. This shows how important it is for medical staff to be well - rested and to listen to each other.

One horror story could be about a nurse having to deal with an extremely unruly patient who constantly harassed and threatened them. It was a very difficult situation as the nurse still had to provide care while fearing for their own safety.

It's also a form of warning or teaching. By sharing horror stories, more experienced nurses can educate the new ones about the potential difficulties and dangers in the job. For example, a story about a patient with a contagious and dangerous disease can make new nurses more cautious in handling similar cases in the future.

One common horror story is dealing with extremely uncooperative patients. Some patients may be verbally abusive, which makes it very difficult for nurses to provide care. Another is understaffing situations. Nurses are often overworked and unable to give the level of care they would like. For example, in a busy emergency room, a single nurse might have to handle multiple critical patients at once, leading to a high - stress environment and potential mistakes.

Nurses might tell horror stories about dealing with difficult patients. For example, patients who are extremely uncooperative, constantly yelling or even trying to physically harm the medical staff. This can be really terrifying for nurses who are just trying to do their jobs and help.