Any american nurses working in a hospital in the USA that tells staff they can no longer say "Merry Christmas"? Are there hospitals here in our country that are forcing their staff to only say "happy holidays" and not allowing them to say "Merry Christmas"?
I'm just curious if this is becoming an issue in the nursing profession? I recently spoke to some public school teachers here in Florida who told me they can say happy holidays but they can't say Merry Christmas. I have read that many department stores and other retail businesses are no longer using the word Christmas, but replacing it with Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings.
I haven't heard of this being a trend in any hospitals in my area, but very curious if this is taking place in hospitals in other states?
I'm a home health nurse so I see a little more of my patients than hospital nurses. If the patient has a Christmas tree up in his home or if the kids start talking about Santa, it's probably safe to assume that he celebrates Christmas. If the patient has a menorah in the home, I'd wish him a Happy Hanukkah and if he has a Festivus pole, I'd wish him a Happy Festivus and give him an opportunity to air his grievances.
KelRN215, BSN, RN
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I'm a home health nurse so I see a little more of my patients than hospital nurses. If the patient has a Christmas tree up in his home or if the kids start talking about Santa, it's probably safe to assume that he celebrates Christmas. If the patient has a menorah in the home, I'd wish him a Happy Hanukkah and if he has a Festivus pole, I'd wish him a Happy Festivus and give him an opportunity to air his grievances.