There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

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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?

Thank you for a good explanation of the difference between the two very different types of words and meanings. Heaven knows there is enough insult and indignation floating around without adding more because of misspelling and misinformation.

Niggard and niggardly--meaning miser and stingy--are legitimate words that cast a negative light only on those who are lacking in generosity. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Hope that puts an end to any confusion and/or unnecessary offense.

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Specializes in ED; Med Surg.

I overheard a doctor (who performs gastric bypasses) say about her patients "if I ever got so fat i couldn't wipe my own ass, I would kill myself". Ever since, that is the ultimate litmus test for my "rude-meter".

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We all know good and well what the N word means thank you. Now shut it up. I don't think anyone would literally call their baby the N word because she/he pointed to a rhombus and said "square" to replace the word ignorant.

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And I absolutely hate how derogatory words for blacks are always compared to the use of other derogatory words. Simply calling someone an N word because of their melanin production and geographical existance is not comparble to anything else. Good luck in life with your mindset.

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We went from being a "fat" nurse, to being called "retarded", to the "N" word. Where is this going next? No one knows. :bugeyes:

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Where is this going next? No one knows. :bugeyes:

If people don't let it go, and get back to the topic at hand (which IMO, is the basis for a good discussion) we are heading towards a locked thread.

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If people don't let it go, and get back to the topic at hand (which IMO, is the basis for a good discussion) we are heading towards a locked thread.

Yeah, I can see it coming too.

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Specializes in Oncology/hematology.
We went from being a "fat" nurse to being called "retarded", to the "N" word. Where is this going next? No one knows. :bugeyes:[/quote']

I don't know but rude has taken on a whole new meaning with the post above yours. Wow! Can we just talk about whether you can be an overweight nurse or not?

:D

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yep. been a big girl all my life. have lost 86 lbs and feeling pretty good about it, but no one would mistake me for cher even though we are the same height. she has better wigs. but i am a better nurse.

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How did you do it, GrnTea? That is amazing. I need to lose exactly 85 lbs. The good thing about being a fat nurse, or proir fat nurse, is knowing both sides of the spectrum. It is hard, no one wants to be fat. Not all fat people stuff their mouthes with twinkies all day to get that way.

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consult your physician before embarking on any sort of major weight loss; work with a nutritionist to be sure you're getting decent nutrition; work on getting some exercise in, every day, even if it's only 10 minutes, because it will become a habit you look forward to. portion control, serve on smaller plates. drink lots of water. wash your hair more often. have someone regularly tell you how beautiful you are. it's all you need.

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I don't know but rude has taken on a whole new meaning with the post above yours. Wow! Can we just talk about whether you can be an overweight nurse or not?

:D

No. :p (i'm kidding) Actually, I was underweight many, many years ago as a teenager. I actually had to fight to keep weight on. I ate alot, but my metabolism was so fast I'd burn it off with no real effort. I miss those days. :lol2: I used to be one of those skinny-mini everyone hated or thought I was anorexic, but I wasn't. Now, its watch what I eat and make sure to exercise. And, I do. :)

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