THE NURSE

We Nurses are "Special" people
all the "Special" things we do
like eating a peanut butter sandwich
while documenting poo

Some scream and run in horror
other throw up on the floor
a nurse will take a closer look
while askin,"what'yd do that for"?

Take that needle away from
I'm gonna faint I'll soon be sick
Oh go on you big sook we say
Huh, afraid of a little prick

A nurse can say to a friend
when their Parkinson's makes them shake
"hold onto this Martini,
what a beauty you will make"

Would you like your eye drops in your room
or would you like them in your eyes
roll up your sleeve Sir!!
I have a really good surprise

Working rosters round the clock
not much like any other trade
overworked and overstressed
then quizzed when mistakes are made

Like looking for the deck phone
when it's right there in my hand
then arguing about what day it is
with the Indian phone sales man

Get up in the morning
Well it's afternoon for you
some days no sleep at all
for there's so much I have to do

What day of the week is this
what is the time of day
Being told I'm so lucky
with all that extra pay

Giving uppers to hypers
Alepam to those that are depressed
hopping in the car all casual like
then realising in a uniform i should be dressed

A tactful sense of humour
can be a useful tool
knowing when to lighten the moment
never making anyone the fool

It's such a hoot sometimes
A real joy, just to be a nurse
but please!!!! instead coming to my hospital
could you go see your doctor first!!!!!!!!!!

Jeffrey Goudy
16/12/07
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