trial by fire

True story

Nervous 1st day of ICU me: "Good morning Dr. Cranky-and-prone-to-pointless-yelling, I'm your new intern! Yay! So, I just finished orientation, and I was wondering where I should meet you?"

Dr. Crappy: "Actually nervous intern, I strongly suggest you go attend to your patients before worrying about me. I, more specifically, suggest you check on Mr. R as he's going to die."

Me (realizing I have no idea where 27W is; like I'd have any idea what to do when I got there): "Umm. . . ."

Dr. C: "Perhaps I stuttered? Your patient is literally dying right now. Go. Go."



P.S. Yeah, he was right.