Things I Would Never Do As An Emergency Department Nurse: Part II

Our Emergency Department nurses at UNC Health Rex Holly Springs Hospital are here to share with you and your loved ones the things they would never do after seeing patients come in with injuries from them.

Here are some of the things our teammates had to share.

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[ameliaweights]

As a nurse I make sure my end of life wishes are extremely clear, in writing and my family knows about them.

[pastelrave]

My dad was a cop. My grandma was an ER nurse. I will never ride a motorcycle.

[geminiburglar]

As a first responder I will never ride with my arm hanging out the window!

[hannamariewilson]

As a database admin, I wouldn't send an email without rereading it 99 times and making sure the correct person is selected.

[DEAH-]

As a night shift nurse, I am extra cautious driving home on Saturday and sunday mornings, late drinkers think since its daylight the next day they are still not drunk . More DUIs in am .

[skybug]

the one that stuck with me from a different vid like this was "as a nurse, I wouldn't put my legs up on the dash in a car".. ugh, gruesome

[daniellemank]

Claw clip?!? Shoot. New fear unlocked.

[sadem]

For anyone who had trouble understanding the last nurse: They said, "As an ED nurse, I would never approach an unfamiliar animal."

[DreuThomas-tfts]

Y'all forgot DONT PUT YOUR FEET ON THE DASH AS A PASSENGER THIS IS WHY IM PERMANENTLY DISABLED

[muhamadirfaan]

As an emt, I would always wear seat belt. Even in the back seat

[marikiemarie]

I had to take my 3 year old son the the ER at 3am with a severe ear infection and a 104 temp. An emergency came in with a woman from a car accident. She had one of those clips stuck in the back of her head. She was a nurse at another hospital.

[DEAH-]

As a nurse, I would never be barefoot on the beach or in the water, wear swimshoes.

[crisptomato]

I will never dive head first into water unless it’s a deep pool. I’ve seen way too many sand bar horror stories.

[AnnieKennedy]

As a vet assistant (soon to be veterinary technician) at a 24/7/365 emergency clinic I will always cringe when I see people driving with their windows down and their dog not strapped in.


We had a small dog come in because a larger dog jumped out of a moving car and attacked the small dog who was just enjoying a walk.

[AlisonJones-lskv]

As a geologist, i would never reach into a hole
If i cant see what’s in it

[taylorfreemanbrown]

The Claw Clip had Me 😂😂😂... I wear one nearly daily & hadn't even considered it... 🤔Google here I come... Thank You All!!!

[unitedstatesdale]

As a patient, I send love to all the nurses who took care of me after my operation.
❤❤❤❤❤

[crystalmiller]

Thank you I literally wear a claw clip every time i drive! I never knew the dangers!!!

[tonistark]

As an ED/Trauma ICU nurse married to a Police Officer…I would:
1. Never Not wear a seatbelt
2. All children will be in an approved car seat
3. Always drive defensively after a 12-14 hour shift 3 days in a row or at anytime
4. NEVER take illicit substances or someone else’s prescription!
5. NEVER drink and drive or be a passenger with an impaired driver
I’m ALWAYS the designated driver (I hate tasting alcohol of any kind)
6. Take unnecessary risks with my life or others
7. If I am pulled over by the Police, COOPERATE!
8. When walking ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings. If being mugged, just give up your purse or car. Better than winding up dead.
9. Watch out online for predators, scammers, or be VERY WARY of on line dating sites.
10. If someone try’s to get you in their car, NEVER let them take you to a secondary location.
Also, follow my fellow nurses advice above and TRUST YOUR GUT!
Stay safe out there and ALWAYS make the better choices!

[evablanton]

As an ICU RN and ARNP, I would never have Botox. If placed around the eyes, particularly at corners, it can cause GLAUCOMA.