The View’s Joy Behar comments on nurses sparked an outrage. Nurses everywhere then united & started the #NursesUnite campaign across every social platform. The press took notice, companies pulled ads, & apologies were issued.
But while some of the headlines use the term ‘blast’, ‘bash’, & ‘backlash’. We saw some remarkable responses to this event that show a different side. A more ‘nursey’ side.
These posts gave insight to the true nature of a nurse. Proud, caring, & even heroic. While there are many more out there, we wanted to share a few that we found.
Despite how disrespectful @JoyVBehar and @michcoll were, I would still provide them with world class care. #nursesunite #MyTalentisNursing
— ScrubsandPearls (@ScrubsandPearls) September 16, 2015
If a person doesn’t understand the value & contribution of a nurse, I guarantee they’ve never relied on one to save their life #nursesunite — RN Meets World (@RNMeetsWorld) September 16, 2015
I LOVE my job. The good & the bad, I wouldn’t choose to be anything else. #ERRN #mytalentisnursing @NurseEyeRoll pic.twitter.com/sKdMYud8QT
— Rachael I Tumminello (@rai8709) September 16, 2015
Just like my rifle was a part of me when I was I served in Iraq, as is my “Doctor’s stethoscope” in the trauma ICU I work at. #nursesunite — Merlin C Dacquel, RN (@merlindacquel) September 17, 2015
Nurses are rightfully angry. Don’t be mean. This is a call to action. We’re not doing enough to educate the world.#NursesUnite #TheView
— Shannon Cox-Kelley (@Shannon3299) September 17, 2015
What do we think about Joy’s comments? Well, we’ll let nurses speak for themselves.
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Mike Altier
Director, Digital Content
Enjoys his coffee with cream. Loves his bagels toasted. Mike is dedicated to developing content that is relevant to the nursing community. Contact at Mike@StaffGarden.com
