Do you all ever do this??

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I went to the local county fair last night and discovered a funny thing about myself:

As a nurse at a relatively small hospital, I find my uniform and my name tag give me certain privileges as I walk through the hospital. I can stop and talk to anyone I want, whether I know them or not, and people LIKE it. If I smile at visitors or patients that are not mine, they frequently stop to chat. I never really thought about it before, and am not sure if I am explaining it right. And this extends to kids, too. I can talk to any kids wandering around the hospital and it is fine.

Well, last night at the fair, I was smilling at and talking to kids, and it took a little while to realize that I was getting weird looks. It took longer to realize that it was because I am so used to being able to do it at work, that I for some reason carry that behaviour out the doors! Then I felt silly, cause all anyone saw at the fair was a crazy woman walking around talking to people she didn't even know. :rolleyes: :chuckle

Have any of you ever had an experience like that? I must remember that I am not as "important" outside of the hospital as I am inside. LOL

Laura

Specializes in ER.

Well I would bend over backwards for any firefighter or cop that happened into our hospital just because they are fellow workers on the front lines. And in a different way from everyone else. I know the cops in our community have ALWAYS been there when we called for them at the hospital. Talk about the calvary coming ;) or our knights in shining armour (OK, bullet proof vests).

Specializes in cardiac, diabetes, OB/GYN.

I dated a policeman long ago ( a state trooper actually) and they ARE partial to nurses and attractive ladies of any career ....

I know for sure that being a nurse kept me from getting a ticket once. I was on my way home from 2nd shift (late) and I kind of "rolled" through the stop sign according to the Indiana state officer. This officer was maybe 25, tops. He said, "On your way home from work Maam?" I was tired, cranky, and really didn't care at that moment whether I got the ticket or not. I just said, "yes I am." Let me off with a warning. ;) A friend of mine wasn't so lucky. She got pulled over in Ohio, right across the state line. She said that she COULD have offered the guy services that only a call girl would provide :imbar :D and he would have still ticketed her. She said Ohio troopers don't let you off so easy. Is that right Heather? :D :D

Hmmm...as a nursing student, I'm a dry sponge soaking up all sorts of info from this site. Never planned on going into nursing because of any particular perceived tangible benefits.

This ticket stuff has caught my eye. Me thinks leaving my lab coat, uniform, and stethoscope visible in the truck could have a potential upside... Yet another intangible reason to go into nursing, other professions I respect (cops and fireman) seem to have a mutual respect for us and may extend a degree of professional courtesy (bonus!). I wouldn't expect any professional courtesy, but if it happens--cool!

At the self-esteem level, we all want to be liked and appreciated. Yet another affirmation I'm doing the right thing for me--nursing

Saw the question about whether Ohio cops let ya off...

A friend of mine was in her car coming home from a Hospice call. (I should tell you that Evil Knevil would be afraid to ride with her! :eek:) She was pulled over for speeding and (thinking fast) pulled out a vial of blood she had drawn from her last patient, said, "I have to get this to the hospital lab FAST!" and he let her go! :chuckle (I am surprised he didn't offer her an escort!) I am thinking about carrying a tube of blood with me at all times! hee hee :devil:

Then again in my Home State, Hubby and I saw an accident on the roadside, very bad, van turned on its top. I saw only two Smokies there and made Hubby pull over so I could offer assistance. I said, "Do you have all the medical personnell you need?" Smokie just looked at me coldly and said, "Please move off the water hose." So we LEFT! (Ummmmm...Did I forget to mention we were on the Harley and wearing leathers and do-rags??? I guess I should have had my stethoscope around my neck! hahaha)

We get donut's and Sheetz runs anytime we want from the men in blue. Gotta love em!!!!

Y2KRN

Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

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Our city cops will bring us donuts and pizza on the night shift. :)

I've never been pulled over (knocking on wood!) ;)

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