Can you share some nursing horror stories?

There was a nursing student who was assigned to a very strict instructor. This instructor was known for being extremely critical. One day, the student made a small mistake while taking care of a patient simulator. The instructor berated the student in front of the whole class, making the student feel humiliated and very self - conscious. It was a horrible experience for the student, and it made the student doubt their own ability to become a nurse for a while.

I heard about a nursing placement where the new nurse was bullied by some of the senior staff. They would make her do all the dirty and difficult jobs and never offer any help or guidance. She was often left alone to deal with complex patient situations that she wasn't fully trained for yet. It made her question if she wanted to continue in the nursing field.

One horror story is when a nursing assistant was overworked and made a medication error. A patient was given the wrong dose, which led to serious complications. It was a chaotic shift with too many patients and not enough time to double - check everything.

One horror story I've heard was about a nurse who accidentally administered the wrong medication to a patient. The patient had a severe allergic reaction, and it was a race against time to save them. Luckily, the medical team managed to stabilize the patient in the end, but it was a terrifying experience for everyone involved.

One horror story is about a patient who was given the wrong medication by a distracted nurse. The patient had a severe allergic reaction and it was a very chaotic and dangerous situation until the medical team managed to stabilize the patient.

There was a nursing student who got lost in a huge, old - fashioned hospital during their first week. They were supposed to deliver some important medical records to a doctor. But they ended up in the wrong wing. As they were wandering around, they entered a room that was filled with old medical equipment that looked really spooky. They were so scared until a kind nurse found them and showed them the way.

Sure. There was a nurse who took care of an elderly patient with dementia. The patient was often confused and agitated. But the nurse was extremely patient. She would talk gently to the patient, hold their hand, and sing old songs that the patient liked. Eventually, the patient became much calmer and more trusting of the nurse.

One great nursing story is about a nurse in a war - torn area. She had very limited resources but still managed to care for numerous wounded soldiers. She used her own knowledge of herbal remedies when medical supplies ran out. She not only treated their physical wounds but also gave them hope and the will to survive. Her selfless dedication saved many lives in that harsh environment.

Well, there was this incident where a nurse was giving a child a shot. The child was so brave and told the nurse that he wanted a 'big boy' band - aid after. But when the nurse actually gave the shot, the child let out a little yelp and then immediately said 'I still want the big boy band - aid though!'. It was really cute and made everyone in the room laugh.

Sure. One time, a nurse was trying to give a little boy a shot. The boy was so scared and kept saying he was brave like a superhero. Right when the nurse was about to inject, the boy shouted 'Spider - Man power!' and accidentally kicked the nurse's hand, making the syringe fly across the room. Everyone burst into laughter.