DripDialogues Ep. 4: SPOOKY HOSPITAL STORIES

It’s spooky szn at DripDialogues, and your favorite hydration nurses are swapping the creepiest, funniest, and most unforgettable hospital ghost stories. From sundowning at 2 a.m. to “the man in black,” haunted pediatric units, full-moon chaos, and those all-too-real code blue nights—this episode blends nurse humor, ER/ICU realities, and goosebump-worthy paranormal moments. We also talk boundaries, loss, superstitions, and how nurses process tough nights while keeping the team laughing.
Featuring: Derek, Matt, Kelly, Gwen — powered by SwiftDrip Mobile IV Hydration.

Tone: spooky, ghoulish, and wildly relatable for night shift, med-surg, ER, ICU, float, and new grad nurses.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Cold open + Halloween vibes
0:48 “We’re content creators now?” + stray cat lore
3:05 Being Asian in SoCal = default DJ (send help)
8:48 Dementia patient sees “the man behind you” 👀
12:10 “Ghost at work? I still gotta chart” nurse logic
15:00 Haunted former peds unit story (voices in the hall)
19:00 Derek’s “man in black” + soul-drop superstition
23:38 “We keep the game going” — Scrubs quote & grief talk
30:30 First patient death experiences (ICU/ER perspective)
37:04 Full moon energy + psych patients + night shift chaos
38:35 Reiki, possession, and the one thing that calmed a patient
44:28 “Is dating a nurse a red flag?” — debate bait
48:19 Green flags: hydration nurses (SwiftDrip plug)
48:30 Sign-off: Happy Halloween, be safe, don’t end up in the ER… or we’ll see you there 😅

WHAT YOU’LL HEAR (AND WHY IT HITS)
Real nurse ghost stories: sundowning, hallucinations, and unexplained moments that every night shifter knows too well.
Haunted hospital lore: disused floors, storage rooms, pediatric murals, flickering lights—aka the perfect set for your 3 a.m. rounds.
Grief & growth: the first time a patient dies on your shift, how teams show up during codes, and why small words matter to families.
Nurse superstitions: full moons, tied bed corners, “dropping souls off” before going home, and the Q-word you should never say.
Therapeutic communication (kinda): playing along to de-escalate, humor as a coping tool, and the “I still have to chart” mentality.
Pop culture crossover: Talk to Me, The Conjuring, Paranormal Activity, Hereditary, and the never-ending debate: what’s actually scary?
FOR NEW GRAD & STUDENT NURSES
Why quick scans before report sharpen your clinical assessment.
When to focus on what’s truly pertinent (dx, last 5 days, discharge blockers).
The art of balancing levity and seriousness during hard moments.
Understanding code roles and being ready to lead until providers arrive.

DISCLAIMER
All stories are fully de-identified and told for education/entertainment. No patient names, identifiers, or facilities are disclosed. The views expressed are personal and not medical advice or employer statements. Always follow your facility policies, laws, and scope