Top 25 Nurse Jokes That Only RNs Will Understand
Laughter truly is the best medicine! It not only helps to reduce stress but also improves your mental state. As nurses, delivering high-quality patient care often requires long hours of hard work. So, if you’re looking for something to lift your mood while providing respite from the pressures of nursing life, we suggest reading some nurse jokes!
Here are 25 hilarious nurse jokes that will have you laughing out loud and sharing a smile with those around you. Whether or not you regularly practice humor in your workplace or prefer more serious conversations during shifts, these nurse jokes represent great opportunities for generating amusing stories when times get tough on the floor. Enjoy!
Nursing School Jokes
Nursing students (and RNs who cannot forget what it was like to be one) will get a kick out of these nursing school jokes. Click the arrows to reveal the punchlines and have yourself a laugh!
Why did the nursing student bring a red pencil to clinicals?
How many nurses does it take to change a lightbulb?
How many nursing students does it take to change a lightbulb?
What is the difference between a nursing student and a magician?
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Emergency Nursing Jokes
ER nursing is a no-nonsense, often high-paced, and stressful job. It's always welcome in your downtime (if you have any) to have a little laugh. Click the arrows to reveal the punchlines to these emergency nursing jokes.
What do you call an ER nurse with a great sense of humor?
What's the difference between Wonder Woman and an ER nurse?
ICU Nursing Jokes
An ICU shift can feel like hours of one thing happening after another, and a little joke can be just the relief you need. Check out these ICU nursing jokes for a giggle.
Why don't ICU nurses use dating apps?
Why did the ICU nurse bring extra pens to work?
Why do ICU nurses make such good yoga instructors?
Nursing Vein Jokes
Ah, yes, from drawing blood to placing IVs, the nurses absolutely must know how to find a vein, even the ones that don't want to be found. If you can relate, you might just get a kick out of these nursing vein jokes. Tap the arrows to reveal the punchlines!
Did you hear about the nursing student's first time placing an IV?
What's a nurse's favorite cartoon?
Why did the vein get promoted?
How do nurses play darts?
Nursing Management & Administrator Jokes
The dynamic between nurse managers, administrators, and staff is worth poking fun at. Here are four nurse management jokes to tickle your funny bone!
How many administrators does it take to change a lightbulb?
How do nurse managers handle stress?
Why did the nurse manager win the boat race?
How does the nurse manager stay fit?
Patient and Nursing Jokes
Patients who manage to maintain a sense of humor during their visits are endearing and, depending on the shift you're having, a breath of fresh air. Check out these jokes that capture the hilarity of patient-nurse interactions!
Why did the nurse give the patient a pencil?
What did the nurse say to the patient who is afraid of needles?
What did the nurse say to the patient who thought they were a pair of curtains?
What did the nurse say to the patient who lost their left arm and leg in an accident?
General Nursing Humor
No matter your specialty, any RN can get a kick out of these quips:
Why shouldn't you push a pediatric nurse's buttons?
Why did the nurse tiptoe past the medicine cabinet?
Night Shift Nursing Jokes
We didn't forget about night shifters! These jokes capture the deadpan delerium that can only accompany a nocturnal work environment. Click the arrows to reveal the punchlines!
Why did the night shift nurse always carry a flashlight?
How do night shift nurses greet each other?
Humor is one of the best ways to lighten the mood and show someone you care. These 25 nurse jokes will surely bring some much-appreciated levity to your day. Taking time to embrace humor and laughter daily is essential to our health and happiness. Our physical, mental, and emotional well-being all benefit from a hearty laugh or a smile.
If you just can't get enough nursing humor, check out these nursing memes that will surely have you laughing out loud with your nurse friends!
