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Jul 06, 2009 03:31 PM

Nurses and reality TV?


I was wondering what everyones thoughts are on nurses (student or professional) being on a reality TV show?

For example, I'm sure some of you are familiar with VH1's "Of Love" series (Flavor of Love, Rock of Love, Daisy of Love, etc.), Survivor, American Idol, MTV's Real World, and other such shows. If a nurse was picked to be a part of the cast, how would that affect his/her professional career? Would it?

I mean, if you've seen some of these shows, you'll know that there are a lot of crazy people on them: getting drunk, being rowdy, fighting, being overly sexual, etc. I can't imagine this being a very good situation for a nurse (or any other professional for that matter) to be in.

Any time I've watched these types of shows, the cast members are usually looking to be an actor/model/singer, are currently an exotic dancer, or not doing much of anything as far as a job/career goes. So obviously them being on a reality show wouldn't have much of a negative impact on their career. (Maybe with the exception of Survivor or American Idol - I'll admit I haven't seen either.)

What are your thoughts/feelings on this topic? Should a nurse or professional be free to go on a TV show like this, act however they want, without suffering any professional repercussions? Or should their actions be held against them?


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from gonzo1
Old Jul 06, 2009, 03:44 PM

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There was a nurse on survivor once. I can understand wanting to do this. Especially Survivor, to see if you can make it. I think you would need to be very careful though. Because yes, the whole world sees you.

I don't know how being on TV worldwide could not change and or effect your life and career.

The Amazing race might be cool too. I would stay away from some of the raunchier ones where they show you dating and drinking to excess.

Go into it knowing that there could be major repercussions to your nursing career, but it could broaden your world and experiences in many, possibly great ways.
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from ToxicShock
Old Jul 06, 2009, 03:50 PM

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Thanks for the reply I think being on Survivor would be fun, especially as a nurse!

I wanted to get some opinions on this because I've always been curious about things like this. Some of these dating shows are wild as all heck, and I think certain situations might be impossible to avoid.

As a joke, I applied to go on a new dating show on VH1. I didn't think I would get picked, but I did. They want me to interview in person this weekend, but I don't know if I should go or not. I'm concerned that if I were to get cast, how long is filming? How long would I be on the show? And most importantly how would it affect my professional career? I can't imagine any patient would feel comfortable being under the care of a nurse they saw on a wild dating reality show, no matter how they acted. Could be fun, could be dangerous.
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Old Jul 06, 2009, 04:47 PM

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i would seriously think about that decision hard, you see how their editing can turn someone's personality totally around. vh1 for crying out loud, horrible reality shows! survivor or amazing race, but a dating show, no, is my vote girlie.
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from Penguin67
Old Jul 06, 2009, 04:52 PM

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There was a cast member on MTVs The Real World, in New Orleans, I think, who said she was a med student. Let's just say that I wouldn't want to be her patient after I saw her antics on tv. Also, she sometimes wore a pair of ceil blue hospital scrubs that said " Property of X hospital" plain enough so you'd know that she stole them form the hospital. Real ethical.
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Old Jul 06, 2009, 04:54 PM

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ITA with Melissa. I don't think it is worth the risk.
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Old Jul 06, 2009, 05:00 PM

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What is wrong with being on a reality tv show? Just becasue we are nurse dosen't mean we have to stop being real humans who do wild things and have fun. If you always weigh what you do against your "professional" life, you in the end are going to be a very bored person or at worse a very sorry person. No one ever went to their death bed saying gee I wish I had appeared more professional at work.
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from Cherybaby
Old Jul 06, 2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyrshamarks View Post
What is wrong with being on a reality tv show? Just becasue we are nurse dosen't mean we have to stop being real humans who do wild things and have fun. If you always weigh what you do against your "professional" life, you in the end are going to be a very bored person or at worse a very sorry person. No one ever went to their death bed saying gee I wish I had appeared more professional at work.

No. There are a lot of things wrong with doing a reality TV show...especially one of the dating variety. Have you ever seen one of these shows? They cast you in a very poor light. They show you walking into some guys bedroom and the insinuation is that you are having sex with that person. Could be you were only using the bathroom...but for the sake of good TV, they will make sure you look like a tramp.

No one says not to have fun in your personal life...by all means, go ahead! Live it up. But, once it's on film...it's there forever. Repeats...internet...word of mouth. You end up looking like the trash they are making you out to be. Then of course, I would imagine that some director would probably take this girl the "naughty nurse" route.

My life is a blast...privately. Publically? I'm a good girl. No one needs to know differently.

I vote NO WAY. Wouldn't touch this show with a 10 foot (stripper) pole.
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No. 8
Old Jul 06, 2009, 05:52 PM

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Several years ago, there was a show called something along the lines of "Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire?" and the "winner" was a nurse. I can't recall a lot of details but it turned into an absolute debacle and she subsequently was fired, if I have my facts right.

I think it would depend on the reality show in question, and even then, I personally probably wouldn't chance it. Just my .
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from PICNICRN
Old Jul 06, 2009, 06:12 PM

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So what.... you're a nurse... not a nun! If you want to do it than do it, just remember as others have posted, the editing can really make you look bad sometimes. If you are ok with it then might as well try it out- only you know what is right for you.
Besides, we have plenty of TV shows out there casting us in a bad light anyway!
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