All my life I have wanted to be a nurse and I am finally starting to take classes and work towards my goal.Today I heard one of the nurses at work say she can't stand being around overweight nurses, she thinks its disgusting watching them move around when there is an emergency and about 6 other nurses who are super skinny said the same thing. I know I'm trying to lose weight but I don't think someone being overweight necessarily means they aren't going to make excellent nurses, now I'm feeling like I shouldn't go for it until I lose the 65lbs I want to lose. I just don't understand how people can be so judgemental.
I can't believe someone would say this!
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Jericho
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Repeating my ad from someone who heard sort of the same thing:
You need my handy dandy little item here. It doesn't cost much and you will find so many uses for it. Now, you have to keep this deal between you and me or everyone will want one.
The great and mighty 2x4 of DOOOOOOOOM.
With this magical device of years of natural science (did I mention it is 100% organic), you can smack those naysayers upside the head with some learning, ya get me?
DISCLAIMER: Any actual violence with the 2x4 of DOOOOOOOM automaticly violates the terms of use and we never met..
ever.
I mean it. Never met you. Never heard of you. Nope. Don't know you. Quit reading already. It's as if you are waiting for a joke or something. Like two men walk into a bar...ow. Ok it was a bad joke but I bet you smiled.
Double disclaimer: Realize that the only power they have over you is what you give them. Does it matter what they think? They aren't you. They likely don't even know who you really are. You do. It's your power. Don't give it to idiots.
Triple disclaimer: Hit her twice, she sounds like an moron
You need my handy dandy little item here. It doesn't cost much and you will find so many uses for it. Now, you have to keep this deal between you and me or everyone will want one.
The great and mighty 2x4 of DOOOOOOOOM.
With this magical device of years of natural science (did I mention it is 100% organic), you can smack those naysayers upside the head with some learning, ya get me?
DISCLAIMER: Any actual violence with the 2x4 of DOOOOOOOM automaticly violates the terms of use and we never met..
ever.
I mean it. Never met you. Never heard of you. Nope. Don't know you. Quit reading already. It's as if you are waiting for a joke or something. Like two men walk into a bar...ow. Ok it was a bad joke but I bet you smiled.
Double disclaimer: Realize that the only power they have over you is what you give them. Does it matter what they think? They aren't you. They likely don't even know who you really are. You do. It's your power. Don't give it to idiots.
Triple disclaimer: Hit her twice, she sounds like an moron
Korrie
Moderator
I'm a fellow (overweight) nursing student and I can imagine how it would make you feel. Let me tell you this though. As a patient, after having my girls, and after surgery...i can tell you from experiance, that the 2 nurses that stick out in my head as being the NICEST most understanding and caring nurses were both overweight! There was a few skinny nurses that also cared for me...but the one specifically, she made me feel like she was in a hurry and too busy to listen to me.
Anyways...my point being, YOU will become the nurse that will touch someones heart! Only you can chose to be that way instead of shallow and narrow minded. I know its easy to say...but just let it go...THEY are the ones with the real problem...not you!
Anyways...my point being, YOU will become the nurse that will touch someones heart! Only you can chose to be that way instead of shallow and narrow minded. I know its easy to say...but just let it go...THEY are the ones with the real problem...not you!
Big D
New member
There's a nice thing about being an overweight nurse, its easier to *ahem* inadvertently body check a skinny nurse into things, like shelving units, doorways, or best, the pervy old guy in the wheelchair.
Maybe in ways I've been lucky in the sense that I've always been heavy, so I've grown up in a world that was always semi hostile to my existence or presence in its own way. You learn after a while that the phrase is true, they an only make me feel what I give them permission to.
At the same time, I came to realize that the feelings of persecution.. mostly revolved around my own self-centeredness. That's right, they're not talking about fat people in general, they're talking about me.
Maybe in ways I've been lucky in the sense that I've always been heavy, so I've grown up in a world that was always semi hostile to my existence or presence in its own way. You learn after a while that the phrase is true, they an only make me feel what I give them permission to.
At the same time, I came to realize that the feelings of persecution.. mostly revolved around my own self-centeredness. That's right, they're not talking about fat people in general, they're talking about me.
It may sound kind of stupid but whenever someone says something mean or negative about my weight I try and look at the positive side that at least they're not playing the role of enabler. These bitchy nurses may be tactless and mean but ultimately it's people like these, and not the ones that tell us that "you look fine/don't bother with stupid diets/have another piece of cake" that spur us into taking action (by the sound of it that nurses comments were part of your motivation for joining the forum). Guess you gotta be both a 'glass half-full' and a 'tough love' kind of person to see it that way though.
Anyway best of luck in your weightloss journey and nursing classes
Thanks everyone, I'm still going to apply to nursing school whether I'm 65lbs lighter or the same weight as I am now. I really am more concerned about inches I lose instead of weight, cause I'm planning on going to the gym every day for about an hour and I know lifting weights can make me seem like I weigh more. Being a nurse isn't my only motivation, I have health issues that would be better to control if I were thinner and I am going to be getting married in about a year and a half and want to look good in my dress. Another thing is...my boyfriend will be going away for work for about 4 months and I'd really like to make some progress while he is away so I can really shock him when he returns.
Omega
Moderator
As you go through life you will find that some people are very judgemental and some people will consider to be a positive what the next person considers to be a negative.
Whatever gender, colour of skin or age - there will be people who think that you are the very best thing - and there will be other people who will think that you are the worst.
If the truth be told - I actually feel more comfortable with people who are struggling or have struggled with their weight because I feel that they are not going around judging me and mine (my husband is still very big - as I used to be)... That is just me and my bias - and I am sure that there are millions of people that have always been skinny that would not judge me. My eyes are not closed to the abilities or accomplishments of skinny people.
You should not be put off and should continue to chase your dreams. Study hard and not lose sight of your compassion for the patient and I am sure that you will be a wonderful nurse. You will still be a wonderful nurse if you lose weight and are skinny - or for that matter if you gain a few pounds as the years go by.
My auntie was a nurse and found that she often had to help heavy patients. Your time spent lifting weights and learning to lift properly could benefit you more than merely regarding weight control and improving your figure.
Whatever gender, colour of skin or age - there will be people who think that you are the very best thing - and there will be other people who will think that you are the worst.
If the truth be told - I actually feel more comfortable with people who are struggling or have struggled with their weight because I feel that they are not going around judging me and mine (my husband is still very big - as I used to be)... That is just me and my bias - and I am sure that there are millions of people that have always been skinny that would not judge me. My eyes are not closed to the abilities or accomplishments of skinny people.
You should not be put off and should continue to chase your dreams. Study hard and not lose sight of your compassion for the patient and I am sure that you will be a wonderful nurse. You will still be a wonderful nurse if you lose weight and are skinny - or for that matter if you gain a few pounds as the years go by.
My auntie was a nurse and found that she often had to help heavy patients. Your time spent lifting weights and learning to lift properly could benefit you more than merely regarding weight control and improving your figure.