Ok, I'm sure that title made you want to throw up in your mouth. I don't blame you. I felt the same way when my physician said it to ME.
In January, I decided to take control my life and lose weight. I have lost about 30lbs so far. So, when I went to my doctor last week, he noticed that I was 30lbs lighter. He asked if I was on a diet and I told him yes. I told him I was going to nursing school and want to be a good example if I'm going to lecture on proper diet and exercise.
I guess my statement gave him a green light to be an a-hole.Doctor: that is so refreshing to hear! Nurses are notorious for ignoring their health. Keep up the good work. Remember, THERE'S NOTHING WORSE THAN A FAT NURSE! ::::doctor laughs::::
I was in shock. I could not believe it. I went numb. I did not find what he said funny or supportive. Yeah... I'm actively searching for a NP to be my primary care provider.... I happen to like NP's better. I find them to be less socially retarded.
What's the general consensus on obese nurses? Are obese nurses not taken seriously? Is what my doctor said a common thought?
Meh... the doctor was an a-hole. But would it have been better if you were a smoker and he said "There's nothing worse than a nurse who smokes cigarettes."
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Meh... the doctor was an a-hole. But would it have been better if you were a smoker and he said "There's nothing worse than a nurse who smokes cigarettes."
It is impossible to know who you are responding to in this several years old thread. There is a quote button at the bottom of the post to which you would like to respond- if you click it, then a quote box appears, just like in my post where I've quoted you. It helps those reading your posts know to what you are referring.
snmzelle
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well, THAT's a far cry from her first post, referring to them as "FAT PIGS" and Thankful that her hospital is not hiring FAT nurses.
:)