This week we are diving into the strange, hilarious, and sometimes completely irrational nursing superstitions that somehow become law in healthcare. From full moons and cursed rooms, to words we can't say and everything in between, we are sharing traditions every nurse seems to pick up along the way. Are they evidenced based? Absolutely not! Do we secretly believe them anyways... Maybe. As always, all stories have been changed and anonymized to protect patient privacy. We are laughing at our experiences, not our patients.

This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only, it is not medical advice and may contain strong language, adult humor, and content not intended for children.

Have a nursing superstition or healthcare story we should share? Send it our way. You might hear it on a future episode.

Ever had someone say something or do something so outrageous you had to stop and process it? Welcome to healthcare.

This week, the Ratchet Nightingales are sharing some of the funniest, most unbelievable, and unforgettable things patients have ever said to us. From misunderstandings to comments have left us speechless, these stories prove you simply cannot make this stuff up.

As always, the stories have changed and anonymized to protect patient privacy. We're laughing with our experiences, not at our patients, and sharing the moments that remind us that healthcare is never boring.

Grab your drink of the week and join us for another episode full of laughs, questionable decisions and the kind of conversations every healthcare worker has after long shift.

This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice and does contain strong language and adult humor.

Welcome to Ratchet Nightingales. We are two Nurse Practitioners, having fun, discussing life, travel, crazy stories, and whatever chaos has crossed our path during the week.

From unbelievable patient stories and bizarre medical headlines to vacation adventures, workplace frustrations, and very questionable life choices, no topic is off limits.

Each week we will bring our drink of the week, a healthy dose of sarcasm, and conversations that are equal parts funny, shocking and real.

The stories are real, the names are changed, and the opinions are all our own.

This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.

Listener discretion is advised due to adult language, inappropriate humor, and content not intended for children.

So grab a drink of your choice and join us for the chaos.