Ice Cruncher
Bonus perk to OB and L&D, besides the happy-happy joy-joy stuff and everyone’s in a good mood and telling a patient “Congratulations” gains you instant rapport with them: some of the best ice to chew on can be found in the L&D and post-partum floors. As an avid ice cruncher, good ice makes all the difference.
Still first place ice in my heart: my grandmother’s old nursing home (but this will likely always be number one, as me getting my grandmother ice was one way I felt like I could make her feel better).
I’ve never seen so many thank you gifts of candy, fruit, and pastries from patients as I did when I was on my OB rotation. I gained a pound a week during that rotation! Glad you were able to find a healthier alternative with your ice. ;-)
wow! i hope you dont chew the ice from the L&D floors..just grab some from the huge freezers they have to store and transport organs!
I have to admitt also that I’m addicted to hospital ice. Sometimes I’ll walk from the medical school to the hospital just for the ice. :)
Are you all sure you’re not iron deficient??
No pica here, Anita, but good question!