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Archive > October, 2005 Vol. VI, No. 10

Behind Closed Doors

Top 40 Countdown

Paula Watkins, RN, CNOR

Paula Watkins, RN, CNOR 1. I Can See Clearly Now (Johnny Nash, 1972) To cataracts and ophthalmology. Now those over the age of 90 can drive their big ol' cars down the interstates at 35 mph with their blinkers still on.

2. Every Breath You Take (The Police, 1983) To the anesthesia department. "Oh, please breathe. When is the relaxant going to wear off?"

3. Against All Odds (Phil Collins, 1984) That you're going to finish that case before quittin' time.

4. With a Little Help From My Friends (The Beatles, 1967) To the co-workers who are there to laugh with you and help you fight your battles when you're up to your acetabulum in alligators.

5. Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper, 1984) To faithful scrub techs doing 10 knee arthroscopies in a row, day after day after day.

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