Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation - When Nurses Become Patients — Your Day 3 Tip — To share or not to share that you are a Nurse, That Is the Question - 3 things you should consider before you decide.
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Welcome to day 3 of the When Nurses Become Patients challenge!
You're a whiz at deciphering charts and dissecting diagnoses. But when you're the patient, should you spill the beans about your badge?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer — it comes down to personal preference. Consider this to help you decide:
Your Action for Today:
Reflect. On a scrap of paper or notepad, write down the pros and cons of disclosing you're a nurse during your next health care appointment. This quick exercise will help you make an informed decision.
Day 4 sneak peek: It’s OK to not know everything — we promise!
Missed day 2? Catch up here. Join us on day 4.
You're a whiz at deciphering charts and dissecting diagnoses. But when you're the patient, should you spill the beans about your badge?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer — it comes down to personal preference. Consider this to help you decide:
- Seeking clarity? Disclosing you're a nurse can help with complex health care histories or specific questions.
- Craving care, not coaching? Sometimes, you just want to be treated like any other patient — no unsolicited advice needed.
- Boundaries, beautiful boundaries: Regardless of what you decide, let your health care team know you trust their expertise.
Your Action for Today:
Reflect. On a scrap of paper or notepad, write down the pros and cons of disclosing you're a nurse during your next health care appointment. This quick exercise will help you make an informed decision.
Day 4 sneak peek: It’s OK to not know everything — we promise!
Missed day 2? Catch up here. Join us on day 4.
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