Smart answer ideas for Tabby

Published Nov 18, 2004

by purplekath

OK gang - I'm sure I wasn't the only one who was VERY CROSS that Tabby was told she "just wasn't cutting it" as a nurse after 4 whole days on the ward!! This kind of stuff happens all the time and it makes me mad to see people's confidence shattered so easily like this!

Soooo who's got some ideas for what she could say next time sometime decides to ruin her day like this? Something that comes across as being confident and that will make this woman decide to keep her gob SHUT next time!! C'mon...get your thinking caps on!! lol

weetziebat

775 Posts

Nov 18, 2004

Actually I liked your response in your post to Tabby. To just look the person in the eyes and say "What a stupid/ridiculous thing to say" and then just walk away. Not much the person can say to that and think it sounds confident as well. Mainly need to remember there are lots of unhappy people out there who love nothing better than trying to drag others down with them. It's not easy to do, but we all need to not let them succeed.

kellyo, LPN

333 Posts

Specializes in CV Surgery Step-down.

Nov 18, 2004

I would have said "Oh, and is that you YOU became an aide? Couldn't cut it as a nurse, either?"

leixlip

69 Posts

Specializes in PCU/TELE.

Nov 18, 2004

How about

"you're right, I am way too stupid and incompetent to be a nurse, maybe I'll settle for being an Aide, any jobs going?"

weetziebat