That's sort of like "thanks"

I often hear some interesting things at my job. My current favorite quote comes from a recent patient of mine. In his week-plus stay he became quite notorious around the unit for his not-so-pleasant manner. I was doing some charting the other day when I started to hear his voice resonate through the hall. Then I hear "NOT ON YOUR LIFE YOU IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!" For some reason, this just made me laugh out loud. This was the young man's way of saying, "I am not excited to have physical therapy. I would like to decline the opportunity you are giving me to become ambulatory once more." I have continued to laugh out loud about this as it has come to mind- including yesterday while running at the gym. Sometimes I am amazed at the way parents let their children speak... as well as the phrases kids pick up.

  Today while working (not as his nurse) he was discharged. I gave him a big smile and said "You did a great job while you were here- good luck!" His reply: "I'm gonna torch this place."

Yep. You are welcome. :)