Was My Face Ever Red!

When I was in nursing school and during my psychiatric rotation, we would meet after our clinical was over to have what we called a 'post-conference.' In the room would be our instructor, the psychologist, the head nurse from the psych unit and the students. This is where we discussed our patients and asked questions of those who were teaching us.

There was a psychologist at the hospital at that time who's name was Dr. Didlo. He was a nice enough guy. As far as psychologist's go! But, when I was away from the hospital I usually referred to him by another name. Just because I thought it was funny. You can look at his name and use your imagination here. I dare not repeat it.

One particular post conference, Dr. Didlo (I even have to be careful typing it) was the psychologist present. We discussed several things and then it was time for the students to ask questions. I raised my hand and he acknowledged me. I started out by saying "Dr. Dil**...and stopped mid sentence  He looked me right in the eye, never changed his facial expression, and told me to continue. To say the very least this is my MOST embarrassing moment ever. Even now, 25 years later, I can still not believe that I called him that.

If you are wondering what other's most embarrassing moments are, then go here.