Do you always state that you are a nurse?

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Curious....

If you accompany a family or friend for any kind of treatment do you state that you are a nurse? How about if you are getting treated?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Nope - not unless asked. However, the way I talk usually gives me away - lol!

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Prehospital.

Agree with traumaRUs

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Specializes in EMS, ER, GI, PCU/Telemetry.

nope, dont mention it unless asked.

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Specializes in ICU.

I don't mention it. I don't want them to think I'm watching them, when I really am.. hahaha...

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Specializes in Acute Care.

No, but I think nurses can spot each other a mile away. I had a family member hospitalized recently and within 20 minutes of being in the room I was asked if I was a nurse.

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I don't mention it. I don't want them to think I'm watching them, when I really am.. hahaha...

Me too!

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Specializes in lots of different areas.

I don't mention it, but if I accompany my mom or brother to their appts, or anywhere else, they ALWAYS tell everyone what I do :) I know they're proud, so I try not to get too upset...

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Specializes in Second Year LVN Alzheimers Nursing.

Nope, I don't tell.

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Specializes in Acute Care Psych, DNP Student.

I've been asked three or four times now if I'm a pharmacist, when I'm a patient or with a friend or relative at a hospital. Nobody's ever asked if I'm a nurse. (Of course, I'm not, yet!).

It must be how I discuss medications...?

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Specializes in Acute Care Psych, DNP Student.
Nope - not unless asked. However, the way I talk usually gives me away - lol!

It is nearly impossible to put the geenie back in the bottle and speak 'civilian' isn't it?

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I don't mention it. I don't want them to think I'm watching them, when I really am.. hahaha...

Haha, :up:

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