What happens when real life gets a little too real. We have seen it, heard it and somehow there is always more. These are the stories that you tell your friends and families, the ones you shouldn't repeat...yeah, those! We will go first, then it is your turn. Think you have a story that tops ours...send it in.. prove it! These are unfiltered stories, real life chaos, no judgement... ok, maybe a little.
Ever have one of those shifts that makes you questions every life decision that led you to nursing? Yeah, us too.
This weeks on Ratchet Nightingales, we're talking about quitting nursing, the moments that make us want to turn in our badges, and what the hell we'd do for a living if we weren't nurses.
Do we actually have any other marketable skills, or are we stuck here forever?
Grab a drink, clock out, and get ratchet with us!
5 Oct 2026
🚩Red Flags vs. Ratchet 🚩
There's a difference between a red flag and just being a little ratchet...or is there? 😂 This week, we are breaking down red flags in dating, friendships, work, healthcare and everyday life and deciding which ones are legitimate warning signs-and which ones are just questionable behavior we are probably guilty of ourselves.
From the things that make you immediatly say "absolutely not" to the ones that make you think "ok, that's not a red flag...that's just ratchet", nothing is off limits.
Grab a drink, judge along with us and see if you agree. 🍷🚩What's a red flag you will never ignore?
⚠️ Mature humor and inappropriate language. 🩺 for entertainment only. Not for medical advice.
The Ratchet Nightingales, where healthcare meets chaos.
25 Sept 2026
51 & Still Ratchet: Kristi's Birthday Episode
Kristi is 51 and apparently that deserves an entire episode. 🤣🎂This week, we are celebrating Kristi's birthday Ratchet Nightingales style. We talk about turning 51, getting older when you are definitely not ready to act your age, and then- as usual- the conversation takes a few turns.
Come hang out with us for birthday laughs, random conversations, and the usual slightly innapropriate chaos.
Disclaimer, Ratchet Nightingales is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be medical advice. Any resemblance to actual patients or situations is purely coincidental, and identifying details are never shared.
Happy 51st Kristi!!!!! Here's to another year of questionable decisions becoming great stories. 😂🖤🎙️
19 Sept 2026
Battle of the Nurses; Nightingale vs Ratchet
One revolutionized nursing. The other terrified an entire generation of patients. This week, we are putting Florence Nightingale and Nurse Ratchet head to head.
We are talking about the real women behind modern nursing, the fictional nurse who became the poster child for everything a nurse shouldn't be, and how both became two of the most recognizable names in nursing history. Expect history, questionable behavior, random fact, and-as always- our completely ratchet commentary.
Ratchet Nightingales is for entertainment purposes only. The opionions and stories shared are our own and not intented as medical advice. Episode contain adult language, dark humor and inappropriate commentary, listener discretion is advised.
29 Aug 2026
"Scrubs off" storytelling
Join us as we discuss our personal lives, dating, burnout and bear the raw truth behind the healthcare workers mask. We are also discussing current events and news related to healthcare, with out usual unfiltered Ratchet Nightingales take.
Disclaimer the views and opinions expressed are our own and do not represent those of our employers, organizations, or professional affiliations. Any patient stories or clinical experiences discussed are altered and/or de-identified to protect privacy and maintain HIPPA compliance. No information shared is intended to identify any patient. This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.
So grab your drink and let's get ratchet!!
15 Aug 2026
Am I the Asshole? Let the Nightingales Decide
This week, the Ratchet Nightingales are asking the question we have all wondered at least once: am I the asshole?
We are diving into AITA- situations, questionable behavior, workplace drama, patient and family shenanigans and those moment where somebody definitely needs a reality check.
Who's right? Who's wrong? And who deserves the offical Ratches Nightingals asshole stamp of approval?
Grab your drink, put on your compression sock and prepare to judge right along with us.
As always, our opinions are our own, stories are shared for entertainment, and this podcast is not medical advice.
Listen, laugh, judge accordingly-and don't forget to like, follow, and share!
8 Aug 2026
The Patients Who Live Rent-Free In Our Heads
This week on Ratchet Nightingales, we're talking about the patients we'll never forget--the funny ones, the wilds ones, the sweet ones, and the ones who left us with stories we're still telling years later.
From moments that made us laugh to the ones that genuinely stuck with us, these are the patients who became permanent nursing core memories.
Also including our second Ratchet Nightingales get aways segment...Disney Review
Names and identifying details have been changed or omitted to protect patient privacy. As always, this podcast is for entertainment purposes and does not provide medical advice.
The opinions expressed here are ours and ours alone--they don't represent our employers or any organizations we're affiliated with. Ratchet Nightingales is for humor and entertainment purposes only, and nothing we say should be taken as medical advice. Now, let's get ratchet.
28 Jul 2026
Families Just Don't Understand
They mean well...do they? Sometimes families just don't get it. This week, the Ratchet Nightingales are diving into the hilarious,frustrating, and all- too - relatable moments when families have absolutely no clue what life in healthcare is really like. From "what do you mean my mom has a limit on her sugar intake" to "what do you mean I am not your only patient" and every akward family gathering in between, we are sharing the stories every nurse and nurse practitioner has ever lived.
Expect plenty of laughs, a little venting, and the dark humor you have come to expect, grab your favorite drink or your emotional support beverage and join us for another unapplogetically Ratchet episode.
Disclaimer: this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed are our own, and do not represent our employers or any affiliated organizations. Patient privacy is always protected, and any stories have been changed or generalized to maintain confidentiality.
25 Jul 2026
Would You Rather? Ratchet Addition
How well do you really know your co-host? This week, we are putting each other to the test with the ultimate game of would you rather- Ratchet Nightingales style.
From impossible nursing scenario and gross medical dilemmas and downright ridulous questions, nothing is off limits!
Some of these answers might suprise you...and some might may you question our clinical judgement lol.
Grab your favorite drink, play along and let us know how you would answer these impossible choices.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. The stories and opinions shared are our own and do not represent our employers or any healthcare organization. Patient privacy is always protected and any identifying details have been changed or omitted in compliance with HIPPA. Expect strong language, dark humor and plenty of Ratchet moments.
18 Jul 2026
The Gross Files
**Fair Warning: This episode is not for the weak-stomached.**
From smells that could clear a hallway to sights we'll never be able to unsee, we're sharing some of the grossest, funniest, and most unforgettable moments we've experienced in healthcare. If you've ever wondered what it's really like behind the scenes, buckle up-- because this one gets gloriously disgusting.
Grab your coffee (or something stronger), settle in, and laugh along with us as we relive the stories that still make us gag. We promise you'll never look at healthcare-or your sense of smell- the same way again.
Disclaimer: Ratchet Nightingales is intended for entertainment purposes only. The stories shared are based on our personal experiences, or have been shared with us. The stories have been modified to protect patient privacy, and should never be considered medical advice. All opinions expressed are our own.
11 Jul 2026
What's Your Nursing Ick? The Pet Peeve Addition
Welcome back to Ratchet Nightingales where the scrubs are black and the humor is darker. This week we are venting about the little things that somehow become the big things in healthcare. From unforgettable patient encounter and family interactions to driving issues to workplace frustrations and everywhere, and I mean everywhere in between.
We are talking about out everyday moments that make you stop and think, "did that really just happen?"- we are covering the things that get under our skins while finding the humor in them.
Whether you are a nurse, NP, healthcare worker, or just curious about what really happens behind the scenes, join us for some laughs, relatable stories, and the kind of conversations only healthcare can inspire.
Disclaimer: this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, the stores shared are generalized, deidentified, and never intended as medical advice.
5 Jul 2026
Don't You Dare Say It's Quiet! Things Nurses Refuse To Say Out Loud
This week we are diving into the strange, hilarious, and sometimes completely irrational nursing superstitions that somehow become law in healthcare. From full moons and cursed rooms, to words we can't say and everything in between, we are sharing traditions every nurse seems to pick up along the way. Are they evidenced based? Absolutely not! Do we secretly believe them anyways... Maybe. As always, all stories have been changed and anonymized to protect patient privacy. We are laughing at our experiences, not our patients.
This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only, it is not medical advice and may contain strong language, adult humor, and content not intended for children.
Have a nursing superstition or healthcare story we should share? Send it our way. You might hear it on a future episode.
24 Jun 2026
Did they Really Just Say That?
Ever had someone say something or do something so outrageous you had to stop and process it? Welcome to healthcare.
This week, the Ratchet Nightingales are sharing some of the funniest, most unbelievable, and unforgettable things patients have ever said to us. From misunderstandings to comments have left us speechless, these stories prove you simply cannot make this stuff up.
As always, the stories have changed and anonymized to protect patient privacy. We're laughing with our experiences, not at our patients, and sharing the moments that remind us that healthcare is never boring.
Grab your drink of the week and join us for another episode full of laughs, questionable decisions and the kind of conversations every healthcare worker has after long shift.
This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice and does contain strong language and adult humor.
17 Jun 2026
Drugs, Alcohol and Patient Stories We'll Never Forget
Welcome to Ratchet Nightingales. We are two Nurse Practitioners, having fun, discussing life, travel, crazy stories, and whatever chaos has crossed our path during the week.
From unbelievable patient stories and bizarre medical headlines to vacation adventures, workplace frustrations, and very questionable life choices, no topic is off limits.
Each week we will bring our drink of the week, a healthy dose of sarcasm, and conversations that are equal parts funny, shocking and real.
The stories are real, the names are changed, and the opinions are all our own.
This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.
Listener discretion is advised due to adult language, inappropriate humor, and content not intended for children.
So grab a drink of your choice and join us for the chaos.
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