Nurses really aren't the smartest people

16 I belong to a parenting forum.

A girl made a post about the parenting class she took, where she was given some information regarding breastfeeding that she didn't think was correct. She had asked her mom, who told her something different. So she came on to clarify. One of the other members responds to her to listen to her mother, because nurses really are not the smartest people.

I normally just try to ignore the ignorant things people say, it's the internet after all. But that just aggravated me. First off, no where in her post did she say a nurse taught the class. Secondly, way to stereotype a group of people. Here, let me give you a pretend report on one of my ICU patients, and see how much you understand. Then tell me how "not smart" nurses really are. That would be like me saying Stay at home moms are lazy and that is why they don't work. Ugh.. sorry just needed to vent to people who understand. I don't know why it bugged me so much, but it did. Last edit by Joe V on Nov 16, '10 : Reason: formatting for easier reading
vent away!! that is what we are all here for as well as learning

I wonder why this ignorant lady has come to such a decision about nurses? Is it because we aren't doctors?

Quote from ChristineNI wonder why this ignorant lady has come to such a decision about nurses? Is it because we aren't doctors?

maybe she wasn't smart enough to get through nursing school? lol.. kidding... that was mean.. :/ but i had to say it...!

I hope she never is a critical patient in my ED....'cause, like, ya know....like, I wouldn't like know what to do....ya know! <twirling hair around finger and blowing a bubble with my gum> Like what, ya know? Tee Hee!

Quote from JamieN823maybe she wasn't smart enough to get through nursing school? lol.. kidding... that was mean.. :/ but i had to say it...!

Sorry, this wouldn't upset me. I find it hilarious. It only shows how ignorant she is, let her proclaim her ignorance. Let people judge if they want. When they come rushed in your ED because of an accident and you save their life, they will be eating their words.

Quote from Medic2RNI hope she never is a critical patient in my ED....'cause, like, ya know....like, I wouldn't like know what to do....ya know! <twirling hair around finger and blowing a bubble with my gum> Like what, ya know? Tee Hee!

Well, did the nurse give her incorrect information about breastfeeding? I find it's quite common for people in healthcare professions to have incorrect information about breastfeeding.In fact, just yesterday I had it out with the anesthesiology resident who told a woman she could not breastfeed for 24 hours after having general anesthesia. His attending then amended it to 48 hours!What parenting forum? Mothering dot com? They're pretty anti-medical establishment, by and large.

I'm not smart.I can't afford smart.Anyway, I prefer my jeans. Housewives with rich husbands and plenty of time on their hands can be smart.

umm, yea...like this is your,umm, chemo? No, you wouldn't want a smart nurse..haha.

Quote from kloneWell, did the nurse give her incorrect information about breastfeeding? I find it's quite common for people in healthcare professions to have incorrect information about breastfeeding.In fact, just yesterday I had it out with the anesthesiology resident who told a woman she could not breastfeed for 24 hours after having general anesthesia. His attending then amended it to 48 hours!What parenting forum? Mothering dot com? They're pretty anti-medical establishment, by and large.