Stories tagged “nurse”
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Awakened
“Not too fast, it’s really bright!” It was too late; the bandages fell to my lap, their weight landing surprisingly heavy on the light summer bedclothes. “Uhhh… Doctor?”. The nurse sounded worried. I felt the Doctor&...
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Burnt
I can still see the bright flames piercing through my eyeballs. I can still feel its horrific heat against my skin. I’m laying in a hospital bed, listening to the steady beeping of various medical machines. Slowly, I move my hand up to touch the ...
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Fidelity (or lack thereof)
Irritation rose in my chest, “I do have a name you know.” He gave me a look, “Yeah, do I care?” Then we were silent. “You do realize you’re the reason I had to marry your mother, correct?” This is what I didn&#...
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Sun and Shadows
Ms. Merchant found them a few minutes before the end of school, still huddled together in the grass. Alex had gone hoarse from saying whatever comforting thing he could think to say, trying to mimic has father’s soothing tone and demeanor. The su...
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They were all doing something
“You’ll be fine, they’re going to make it all heal and you’ll be good as new.” Will said, trying to sound positive. He leaned in and kissed me. Darrell walked up and put his hand on his shoulder, then took my hand, “...
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The Mystery of St Mary's Hospital
“Have you seen Marie? She was supposed to help me with rounds today.” Carol spoke to a young woman at the front desk of the hospital. "No sorry Carol, have you checked the lounge? The young woman replied. “Yeah I was just there b...
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The American Doctor
I got in early, set up my clinic in the motel room, put my instruments out in neat rows, and waited. My nurse staggered in later, stinking of booze. “Would it kill you to have a little respect for the job?” I asked. She growled something na...
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Medical Malpractice
“Whe…where am I?” The Patient asked coming out of his slumber. “Oh hush love, your in the operating room.” said a nurse. “What? For what?” “You had a terrible fall, but don’t worry, the doctor will ...