I've spent a lot of time in hospitals myself and it can be a grind. My secret was to change what I was doing about every half hour or so...reading, TV, napping. Napping was best. For excitement ask the nurse why your arm band has someone else's name on it - that'll be interesting for a short time until they come and give you that surprise enema. No, just kidding about the arm band...those nurses and aids work very hard and deserve your full respect. Be well...