Ever Googled a symptom and ended up convinced you were dying by midnight? In this episode of Nurse Chat Diaries, we break down the chaos of “Google said…” with humor, real-life nursing stories, and some much-needed reassurance. From midnight anxiety spirals to TikTok diagnoses, we talk about why the internet jumps to worst-case scenarios, what nurses actually look for, and when symptoms really need medical attention. Laugh, learn, and maybe close a few browser tabs — your nurse said so.

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