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The Rants, Raves and Crazy Days of an ER Nurse: Funny, True Life Stories of Medical Humor from the Emergency Room
Get your scrubs on and don't forget your stethoscope. Welcome to the ER. This book is not about life and death struggles. This book is the polar opposite. It is about the absolute, over the top insanity that I have witnessed during my time in the ER. This book is the untold, unseen, and unshared rants and raves of an ER nurse, who has been slowly being driven mad by his patients. I want you, the reader to step into my scrubs, see this bizarre world through my eyes, and understand that once you stop laughing in the ER, it's time to quit. This book is the stupid stories that I still don’t believe. It’s the codes gone crazy. It’s the “I can’t believe you said that.” It’s a testament to everything an ER nurse puts up with on a day in and day out basis that most people don’t know exists. It makes Scrubs, E.R., House, and all the other medical shows look like fairy tales. As an ER nurse, I want to let the world know that when we pull that curtain and leave the room, we are laughing because let’s face it, it’s funny. Please from this moment forward stop and close this book if you think you are about to read about nursing at it’s finest. This is not Florence Nightingale’s kind of nursing; this is the grit, spit, vomit and s#!t that comes with the job I love/hate so much.
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90 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2015
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June 30, 2015
Decent book but the grammar errors made it difficult to enjoy. The book itself was a little too short and was more like reading a blog than a book. Some of the chapters were entertaining, but some of the chapters for a little heartless and reflected poorly on such a respectable career and the people who do it justice. Some things are just better left unsaid.
July 2, 2023
The author tells of his often funny and very hectic days as an ER Nurse. I enjoyed his stories about how crazy the ER can be.
February 8, 2024
Good conversational style which makes for entertaining reading, but I am appalled if any of the "inner thoughts" of the author are true. This nurse printed the quiet part out loud. For their sake, I hope this was more of a cathartic "this is what I would like to say about patients sometimes" versus a "this is what I really think about people". That said, I'll probably read the other ones because the stories were so relatable.
August 22, 2019
Not sure I understand?
Abdominal pain. By 6pm so bad knew I wasn’t going to make it though the night. Urgent care! MD thought peritonitis! Go to ER. 4 hours later a bed, 3 hours later CT scan. Diverticulitis!!!! 8/9 pain! (3 babies in the 80s—1 frank breech all natural) This was PAIN! The doctor did send me to the ER—-why does that make you mad?
Abdominal pain. By 6pm so bad knew I wasn’t going to make it though the night. Urgent care! MD thought peritonitis! Go to ER. 4 hours later a bed, 3 hours later CT scan. Diverticulitis!!!! 8/9 pain! (3 babies in the 80s—1 frank breech all natural) This was PAIN! The doctor did send me to the ER—-why does that make you mad?
February 6, 2020
Good read. Pretty much covers it.
I’m a nurse and enjoyed this book.
I didn’t give 5 stars because the book is short. More stories are needed to round it out; perhaps including other ER nurse stories would help.
Also, let up with some of the rants. Burn out is a big problem for us nurses, and developing a Jaded attitude is a red flag.
I’m a nurse and enjoyed this book.
I didn’t give 5 stars because the book is short. More stories are needed to round it out; perhaps including other ER nurse stories would help.
Also, let up with some of the rants. Burn out is a big problem for us nurses, and developing a Jaded attitude is a red flag.
June 21, 2019
I wouldn't have minded a long ER wait.......
Excellent read from start to finish!! Kept me turning pages until late in the night. If you are as good a nurse as a writer, then you are truly remarkable!!
Excellent read from start to finish!! Kept me turning pages until late in the night. If you are as good a nurse as a writer, then you are truly remarkable!!
April 20, 2022
Great read
Great to see a different style of true medical stories. Showing all the ups and downs and everything in between. Ready liked how dispute using medical terms a none medical reader wulould be able to follow
Great to see a different style of true medical stories. Showing all the ups and downs and everything in between. Ready liked how dispute using medical terms a none medical reader wulould be able to follow
June 13, 2023
This book was okay but not as good as some of the other er tales from other books of this nature. It was too short and the stories were not that interesting, I found myself skipping through a lot of the boring ones.
June 1, 2017
Was really a great, funny,true story of a nurse in the E.R. Really enjoyed this book.
November 12, 2017
Couldn't stop rezding
Couldn't stop reading very good it took me back to when I worked in hospital environment well worth getting it
Couldn't stop reading very good it took me back to when I worked in hospital environment well worth getting it
June 13, 2018
Good fun
Loved this little fun book. Great laughs, good stories and now I'm going to read the next book hybrid author.
Loved this little fun book. Great laughs, good stories and now I'm going to read the next book hybrid author.
July 10, 2018
I have two sisters that are nurses and they have a few hilarious tales of their own (stuff is always funny after the fact tho lol)
April 8, 2023
Not for the faint hearted!
May 22, 2023
worth reading
Some typos but overall this was a good book which would have been better if it had been longer. Good though.
Some typos but overall this was a good book which would have been better if it had been longer. Good though.
September 29, 2024
Entertaining, quick read
October 1, 2024
great read
As a retired ER nurse it was fun to read the stories which reminded me of my own! Write more!
As a retired ER nurse it was fun to read the stories which reminded me of my own! Write more!
November 10, 2025
GREAT BOOK!
GREAT BOOK! I am a nurse and I totally enjoyed it! This is a very interesting read! I LOVED IT!
GREAT BOOK! I am a nurse and I totally enjoyed it! This is a very interesting read! I LOVED IT!
February 28, 2017
Funny and fascinating
Like watching a train wreck while the conductor whispers witty commentary in your ear. Hard to put down.
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Like watching a train wreck while the conductor whispers witty commentary in your ear. Hard to put down.
Read via Kindle Unlimited
December 7, 2016
Rants,Raves and Crazy Days ...
What an enjoyable little book! Nurse Dani writes in an easygoing, entertaining and conversational style. This is not a book of delving deeply into the workings of an ER, but exactly what the title suggests: observations, comments (including positive, negative and hysterically funny), and even a few brushes with the almost philosophical and sad. An overall fun read.
Be warned: if you have issues with "bad language" or dark humor, do yourself and the delightful author a favor and take a pass on this one. He simply tells it like it is, and it isn't always nice and tidy with Lysol clean wipes provided. And yes, there's some editing sorely needed; I suspect's gem is self-published and therefore probably either self-edited, or he's relied on friends or family to help with that. Until YOU have that kind of pressure and responsibility, please withhold the Nobel expectations for these wonderful author's who are just true to share their stories. No one's lettering from Amazon self-publishing, and it can be hard work.
I am mom of 4 who's traveled through the ER enough with overly active kids (broken arms, teensy-tiny toys stuck up a nose, ear infections with high fever that waits to manifest at 1AM, ... the list goes on. Then, as a, well, older woman (okay, a Grandma!), I've now had my own close call (my own fault for waiting too long to go!) where these ER folks saved my hide. I respect these awesome folks more than I could ever express for all they experience and still, somehow, are professional and incredibly caring when there's a genuine need! And I have absolutely NO issues with their dark humor or that they get a good chuckle from us when we come dragging in there bringing new material for that humor!
Heading over to get Rants #2! High five, Dani, from a doddering old woman who still loves to laugh, too, even at herself. Good luck, Mr. Dani Jacobs; wishing you much success and .03 payback, at least!
ps
Pls excuse any of MY errors
What an enjoyable little book! Nurse Dani writes in an easygoing, entertaining and conversational style. This is not a book of delving deeply into the workings of an ER, but exactly what the title suggests: observations, comments (including positive, negative and hysterically funny), and even a few brushes with the almost philosophical and sad. An overall fun read.
Be warned: if you have issues with "bad language" or dark humor, do yourself and the delightful author a favor and take a pass on this one. He simply tells it like it is, and it isn't always nice and tidy with Lysol clean wipes provided. And yes, there's some editing sorely needed; I suspect's gem is self-published and therefore probably either self-edited, or he's relied on friends or family to help with that. Until YOU have that kind of pressure and responsibility, please withhold the Nobel expectations for these wonderful author's who are just true to share their stories. No one's lettering from Amazon self-publishing, and it can be hard work.
I am mom of 4 who's traveled through the ER enough with overly active kids (broken arms, teensy-tiny toys stuck up a nose, ear infections with high fever that waits to manifest at 1AM, ... the list goes on. Then, as a, well, older woman (okay, a Grandma!), I've now had my own close call (my own fault for waiting too long to go!) where these ER folks saved my hide. I respect these awesome folks more than I could ever express for all they experience and still, somehow, are professional and incredibly caring when there's a genuine need! And I have absolutely NO issues with their dark humor or that they get a good chuckle from us when we come dragging in there bringing new material for that humor!
Heading over to get Rants #2! High five, Dani, from a doddering old woman who still loves to laugh, too, even at herself. Good luck, Mr. Dani Jacobs; wishing you much success and .03 payback, at least!
ps
Pls excuse any of MY errors
September 26, 2016
UNABLE TO PUT DOWN EXCEPT...
To wipe the tears of hysterical laughter out of my eyes! Having read his "More Rants..." earlier, I KNEW I was in for a treat. I read them both through in one sitting. It's probably the most fun I've had (alone) in ages!
His stories and storytelling skills are terrific and his attitude towards patients makes this book a LOT of nurses should be required to read.
He's figured out that what may be routine for him may be very upsetting to the patient, but at the same time, knows when to call BS, and definitely knows what's FUNNY.
YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK!
To wipe the tears of hysterical laughter out of my eyes! Having read his "More Rants..." earlier, I KNEW I was in for a treat. I read them both through in one sitting. It's probably the most fun I've had (alone) in ages!
His stories and storytelling skills are terrific and his attitude towards patients makes this book a LOT of nurses should be required to read.
He's figured out that what may be routine for him may be very upsetting to the patient, but at the same time, knows when to call BS, and definitely knows what's FUNNY.
YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK!
February 25, 2016
Another ER/Nurse Book
I was disappointed in this book. Recently, I've read a number of
Similar books. This author seems to lack the compassion for human frailties that other authors convey in the humorous retelling of patients' behaviors. I was surprised by the number of misspelled words in this book. Did the author not employ the services of an editor?
I was disappointed in this book. Recently, I've read a number of
Similar books. This author seems to lack the compassion for human frailties that other authors convey in the humorous retelling of patients' behaviors. I was surprised by the number of misspelled words in this book. Did the author not employ the services of an editor?
May 7, 2016
Horrible
He had a few stories that was funny or interesting and the last one was touching. However, what he had to say about mental ill people took away any points he garnered for the rest of the book. Plus, *spoiler alert* his idea that bathroom emergencies do not exist is ridiculous. Congratulations to him that he can hold a bladder for 12 hours. Most people cannot.
He had a few stories that was funny or interesting and the last one was touching. However, what he had to say about mental ill people took away any points he garnered for the rest of the book. Plus, *spoiler alert* his idea that bathroom emergencies do not exist is ridiculous. Congratulations to him that he can hold a bladder for 12 hours. Most people cannot.
June 22, 2015
Things they never tell you in nursing school
Liked the stories. The grammar was somewhat shaky, but didn't distract very much. I think other nurses like myself would enjoy this book.
Liked the stories. The grammar was somewhat shaky, but didn't distract very much. I think other nurses like myself would enjoy this book.
July 12, 2015
Maybe true stories....
but not funny ones. I found this book dry, short and not entertaining at all. Most of what was said lowered my confidence in nurses. I wasted my time reading it.
but not funny ones. I found this book dry, short and not entertaining at all. Most of what was said lowered my confidence in nurses. I wasted my time reading it.
July 16, 2015
Enjoyable Read
A frank, funny book of what the ER is REALLY like. Short but fun read. And I promise I'll never warn a nurse that I'm a tough stick ever again. They will figure it out on their own...
A frank, funny book of what the ER is REALLY like. Short but fun read. And I promise I'll never warn a nurse that I'm a tough stick ever again. They will figure it out on their own...
August 27, 2015
Entertaining.
Entertaining as stories are familiar .... but surely could of been longer as there are never ending stories a layperson could never imagine actually happens in the ERs. It is our society that many do not get to experience....
Entertaining as stories are familiar .... but surely could of been longer as there are never ending stories a layperson could never imagine actually happens in the ERs. It is our society that many do not get to experience....
October 27, 2015
Very creative and insightful look inside an ER. I would suggest a full edit of the writing for grammar and punctuation before the next edition of the book is published. The mistakes interfere with reading the text.
May 16, 2016
Was there an editor?
The first chapter is awfully edit, which one sentence saying she, then the next saying himself both words used to describe the same patient. Plus the book just wasn't that interesting or funny. Not recommended.
The first chapter is awfully edit, which one sentence saying she, then the next saying himself both words used to describe the same patient. Plus the book just wasn't that interesting or funny. Not recommended.
September 5, 2016
The Rants, Raves and Crazy Days of an ER Nurse: Funny
This book was okay n.a. As an RN of over 40 years, I have some real doozies that I experienced that area so much more hair raising funny.
This book was okay n.a. As an RN of over 40 years, I have some real doozies that I experienced that area so much more hair raising funny.
July 25, 2015
Entertaining.
Not as informative as I was hoping but gave good insight into the mind of an ER nurse and funny.
Not as informative as I was hoping but gave good insight into the mind of an ER nurse and funny.
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