Johnson & Johnson commercials

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Does anyone else hate them as much as I do?

That stupid jingle: "You're a nurse. You make a difference."

I mean, could it be more corny and condescending?

Also, why is Johnson & Johnson running a nursing ad anyway? Anyone know?

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Specializes in Med./Surg. and paramed. exams.

Johnson and Johnson has supported nursing education for years, they provide scholarships through some kind of a program they have for nurses. It is a bit annoying, but whats more annoying is my wife singing it to me for several minutes after the commercial has aired...and yes, she knows she is being annoying.

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I have the jingle stuck in my head right now, and I'm about to go check in at work with a complaint of "Homicidal ideations."

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Specializes in Med./Surg. and paramed. exams.

Just go check in at the ER with a migraine, get some nubain and vistaril....it'll take the pain away.

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

I think some people are just desperate for something to complain about or find offensive.

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Specializes in FNP.

I haven't seen the commercial, but I'm very pleased to have the support of J&J.

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

ugh I hate it! I always sing the jingle as annoyingly as I can after I hear it. I can't help myself!

BTW- just because someone doesn't like something doesn't mean they are desperate to complain!

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Many pharmaceutical companies support the MDs/ organizations that support their products and it is nice to see at least one recognizes the efforts of nurses. We should thank them for bringing a positive light to the profession and making others aware of what the profession stands for.:twocents:

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Specializes in OR Hearts 10.

I'm just glad to see something positive. As opposed to drug using, adultering Nurse Jackie, or the twits in the background of some other medical shows.

I am a Nurse, I make a difference!!!!

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

Complaints abound around here about the negative, whorish image nurses have on tv. Now, y'all are inexplicably complaining about one of the few attempts to shed a positive light on nursing. Yes, that is being desperate to complain about something.

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Oh my gosh. Don't watch much tv but did see AND hear it once. Can't remember the jingle. But every morning before work at 0430 in the gym, I see it on the minions of tvs there. Actually, when I see it before work...I think...heck yeah, "Hey everyone....watch this!! SOMEONE in this world is happy to have us around!!!!!!".....there are times of the month when it actually brings a little tear to my eye......GOSH.....just realized how corny I really am. I think it's kinda nice to have a huge (perhaps also corrupt, ugh) company of any kind rooting for US!

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Specializes in Health Information Management.

I dislike those ads because to me they are schmaltzy and patronizing. In my opinion, they really emphasize the angel of mercy aspect of nursing and minimize the technical and intellectual side (the side about which the public seems to be perpetually ignorant).

It's great that J&J provides financial support for nursing programs and students and it's entirely logical and appropriate for the corporation to run advertising about the profession and J&J's support for it. I'm all for positive attention for nurses and the nursing profession. However, I'd be very happy to never see one of those particular ads again. Yeesh.

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