The average hospital based nurse has no idea how busy a physician really is. Most (not all, there are exceptions to every rule) put in 1.5-2 times as many hours per week as a nurse. Hospital nurses just don't see them because the majority of the time isn't with their patient, or even on their unit. Physicians also have about 5 times as many patient they deal with every day. Imagine have 25 patients on your floor that you are responsible for! You couldn't do it! It's the same. Do your job like it's supposed to be done. Want that "easy life" you think the doc has? Go to Med school. Otherwise, quit complaining.