Why Nurses Should Rule The World, Part 22
CONTENT WARNING: Gross (Vomit)
A father and his young son are at the checkout. The little boy is tugging at his dad’s shirt while he’s buying something at the self-checkout.
Son: “Dad, I’m gonna be sick.”
Dad: “Hold it in until we’re outside! I’m getting you medicine.”
Within seconds, the boy turns to the side and proceeds to puke a significant amount on the next self-checkout over… and all over the customer using it.
Dad: “S***! I’m so sorry! S***!”
I come rushing over to check the situation and reassure the customer we will get some cleaning supplies over ASAP.
The other customer just calmly opens her bag and starts removing her own cleaning supplies. She even has some of those gloves you see at the hospital and deftly applies them with professional precision.
Other Customer: “It’s fine. It’s just a bit of vomit.” *To the dad.* “You, what medicines are you buying for your son?”
The dad, still a little shocked at what’s just happened, shows this customer his medicines. The other customer nods approvingly and gives some advice on how to take them without causing any more mess. She then starts cleaning herself.
Dad: “Please, let me help! I am so sorry—”
Other Customer: “It’s fine. It’s easier if I do this myself. You just get your boy home and rested.”
I have started cleaning the area and the other customer shares a small smile with me.
Me: “Thank you for remaining so calm. Most people would not have reacted like that if a child was sick on them.”
Other Customer: “Honey, I’m a nurse on my way home from a double shift. This isn’t even the top three most disgusting things I’ve had on me tonight.”
Related:
Why Nurses Should Rule The World, Part 21
Why Nurses Should Rule The World, Part 20
Why Nurses Should Rule The World, Part 19
Why Nurses Should Rule The World, Part 18
Why Nurses Should Rule The World, Part 17
