"Getting on" on HBO

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I was just wondering if anyone else had seen the new HBO show "Getting on", and what you thought about it. There are some funny moments, but mostly I just feel sad. I think I feel sad because to me, the show is supposed to be a farce, a dark comedy of aging and the way society and healthcare deal with it, but the situations ended up mirroring reality a bit too closely. The red tape, politics, ego, hierarchy, and working conditions are on display. I think it shows a rather ugly side of nursing, but I end up liking the show anyway. Any thoughts?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

I enjoyed the show; I prefer the realties played out in fiction. :yes:

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

I really like the show. Plus it is based off of a british show, and their comedy is far more dry than ours. I think the second episode was better though. I will definately be tuning in especially since Boardwalk Empire is over I need something to do with my Sunday nights =)

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Specializes in Med-Surg and Ambulatory Care (multispecialty).

I've only seen the first episode and thought it was kind of funny but weird. I'll try to watch the second episode before totally ruling it out.

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Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.

I liked it.

The little old lady in episode 2 was great.

The new supervisor has the potential to bring Michael Scott style management to healthcare. :laugh:

(The Office was also originally BBC, BTW)

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Specializes in Med-Surg and Ambulatory Care (multispecialty).

ok, saw the second episode last night and it was pretty funny. I like the rude old lady too (just not when she's my patient..LOL).

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I am a nurse so I can't afford HBO. I satisfy my TV watching with "The Good Wife" on Sunday night. I get that for free.

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I really like the show. Plus it is based off of a british show and their comedy is far more dry than ours. I think the second episode was better though. I will definately be tuning in especially since Boardwalk Empire is over I need something to do with my Sunday nights =)[/quote']

Homeland is almost over too :-(

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The second episode was great. Those BOOTS! Had me laughing how could she work like that?

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Transplant, Education.

The boots cracked me up!

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The discussion on feces vs. fece (singular) had me cracking up - I had the exact same conversation that day while rounding! The first episode is free on youtube, but I think the show picks up speed from the second episode onwards.

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