**Fair Warning: This episode is not for the weak-stomached.**

From smells that could clear a hallway to sights we'll never be able to unsee, we're sharing some of the grossest, funniest, and most unforgettable moments we've experienced in healthcare. If you've ever wondered what it's really like behind the scenes, buckle up-- because this one gets gloriously disgusting.

Grab your coffee (or something stronger), settle in, and laugh along with us as we relive the stories that still make us gag. We promise you'll never look at healthcare-or your sense of smell- the same way again.

Disclaimer: Ratchet Nightingales is intended for entertainment purposes only. The stories shared are based on our personal experiences, or have been shared with us. The stories have been modified to protect patient privacy, and should never be considered medical advice. All opinions expressed are our own.

Welcome back to Ratchet Nightingales where the scrubs are black and the humor is darker. This week we are venting about the little things that somehow become the big things in healthcare. From unforgettable patient encounter and family interactions to driving issues to workplace frustrations and everywhere, and I mean everywhere in between.

We are talking about out everyday moments that make you stop and think, "did that really just happen?"- we are covering the things that get under our skins while finding the humor in them.

Whether you are a nurse, NP, healthcare worker, or just curious about what really happens behind the scenes, join us for some laughs, relatable stories, and the kind of conversations only healthcare can inspire.

Disclaimer: this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, the stores shared are generalized, deidentified, and never intended as medical advice.

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.