

Bedside Conan
Sep 8, 2022
Conan chats with Effie, an ICU nurse from Durham, North Carolina, who shares her gripping experiences in a high-stress healthcare environment. She reveals how humor and camaraderie help her and her colleagues cope with the emotional weight of their work, especially during the COVID pandemic. From whimsical dance moves to playful competitions, Effie highlights the necessity of laughter in the ICU. The conversation also dives into the absurdities of life and death in a medical setting, blending heartwarming stories with a touch of dark comedy.
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ICU Entertainment
- Effie and her fellow ICU nurses entertain themselves with unusual contests.
- One contest involved using a bladder scanner to see who could hold the most urine.
High School Sweethearts?
- Effie has been with her husband, Andres, since high school.
- He initially ignored her, but they eventually got together.
Dying Wishes
- Conan shares his dying wishes, including a lavish funeral procession.
- He wants a national day of mourning and a world tour for his casket.