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- “You’re just a nurse?”
Nurses are highly trained professionals — not assistants or backups. They assess, intervene, educate, and save lives.
- “Must be nice to work only three days a week.”
Try three 12-hour shifts with no guaranteed breaks, constant multitasking, and high-stakes decision-making.
- “So, when are you going to become a doctor?”
Nursing is its own profession with unique skills. Many nurses choose nursing — they’re not on their way to med school.
- “You don’t look tired.”
Nurses are often physically and emotionally exhausted, even if they smile through it.
- “It’s not that bad — you’re used to it, right?”
Seeing suffering and trauma never becomes “normal.” Compassion fatigue is real.
- “Can’t you just call the doctor for that?”
Nurses make critical decisions independently and often handle the issue before a doctor is even needed.
- “My friend’s cousin had that and they were fine.”
Every patient is different. Comparing cases oversimplifies complex care and can be disrespectful.
