In Good Taste?

[Phil D. Rolls]

https://fabrily.com/nurse997

Thoughts on this - how would you feel if your relative was being nursed by someone wearing one of these sweat shirts?

[NAE NOOKIE]

https://fabrily.com/nurse997

Thoughts on this - how would you feel if your relative was being nursed by someone wearing one of these sweat shirts?

I couldn't be a nurse. I imagine a gallows sense of humour doesn't hurt in that profession. Mind you, if its a statement of intent they buggered it up with my first wife, God rest her. A sweat shirt with that on it might not be a good idea.

[steakbake]

No, not in great taste but it'd have to be someone spectacularly stupid to turn up to work wearing it. As for owning one - well, what kind of a person is a slogan shirt wearer anyway? Deeply unfashionable at best haha

[over the line]

No, not in great taste but it'd have to be someone spectacularly stupid to turn up to work wearing it. As for owning one - well, what kind of a person is a slogan shirt wearer anyway? Deeply unfashionable at best haha

Slogan shirts are deeply unfashionable you say? Bullhooks, and I was going to wear my "I shot JR" t shirt today! Maybe I'll wear my tuxedo t shirt instead? :)

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https://fabrily.com/nurse997

Thoughts on this - how would you feel if your relative was being nursed by someone wearing one of these sweat shirts?


I can't speak for family members, but if I were the patient, I'd love it.

At least I'd know he/she was likely to stay awake till the end of the shift.

And that he/she had a sense of humour.

I once went straight from a funeral service to visit a friend who was seriously ill in hospital.

Full blacks, 'Father Ted' gear, BIG BLACK BIBLE, the works.

He looked at me in horror, sat bolt upright in bed, and asked, "Have they telt you something they havenae telt me?"

I said, "No, no, no - you don't have to worry unless my mate walks in behind me with the tape measure."

At which point John the Undertaker (another friend) walked into the ward in his top hat, tail-coat, and striped trousers - straight from the same funeral.

The other three guys in the ward were in stitches - asked could John and I do them at the same time as we did Fred, as a discount deal?

It's the way you tell 'em.

[Hibrandenburg]

I can't speak for family members, but if I were the patient, I'd love it.

At least I'd know he/she was likely to stay awake till the end of the shift.

And that he/she had a sense of humour.

I once went straight from a funeral service to visit a friend who was seriously ill in hospital.

Full blacks, 'Father Ted' gear, BIG BLACK BIBLE, the works.

He looked at me in horror, sat bolt upright in bed, and asked, "Have they telt you something they havenae telt me?"

I said, "No, no, no - you don't have to worry unless my mate walks in behind me with the tape measure."

At which point John the Undertaker (another friend) walked into the ward in his top hat, tail-coat, and striped trousers - straight from the same funeral.

The other three guys in the ward were in stitches - asked could John and I do them at the same time as we did Fred, as a discount deal?

It's the way you tell 'em.

I don't normally laugh out loud but I did reading that. That's a gem, thanks.

[snooky]

The sweat top is great if you have that type of humour (as I have) however, I can understand that some folk might not laugh at wit on the edge.
There's also other folk who are totally humourless and get their enjoyment from "PC Brigades Anonymous" meetings. :tin hat:

[Phil D. Rolls]

That's a great story Doddie. Glad to see you back, I was worrying you'd maybe done your last funeral show yourself. :greengrin

Differing views on the sweat shirt - all I can say, I think it goes against one of the fundamental aspects of what nursing is about - humility. Yes, it's good to have some gallows humour, but it tends to be subtle and usually only understood between the people sharing it.

I honestly think anyone stupid enough to wear such a shirt to work, would very quickly be pulled aside. It's the word "them" that's particularly objectionable (after all who could object to "alive", if nothing else it shows good awareness of the objectives of the job and would probably score ScotCat points in lieu of an academic paper).

Just thought I'd sound out the thoughts of people not involved in the profession. Personally, I find it apalling, but very much representative of the way patients are seen as numbers to be processed instead of human beings. It's a matter of time till nurses collect your meal requests on Twitter.

[Phil D. Rolls]

The sweat top is great if you have that type of humour (as I have) however, I can understand that some folk might not laugh at wit on the edge.
There's also other folk who are totally humourless and get their enjoyment from "PC Brigades Anonymous" meetings. :tin hat:

The "PC Brigade" went out with Brylcreem - oh wait a minute, you're from East Lothian, aren't you? Sit down, I've got some bad news. :na na:

On a serious note, it's great that you can see the humour. I wonder how a 90 year old lady, in a state of confusion might see it. Unfortunately, we don't all get the same jokes.

[snooky]

The "PC Brigade" went out with Brylcreem - oh wait a minute, you're from East Lothian, aren't you? Sit down, I've got some bad news. :na na:

On a serious note, it's great that you can see the humour. I wonder how a 90 year old lady, in a state of confusion might see it. Unfortunately, we don't all get the same jokes.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2281344/Brand-it-like-Beckham.html :bevvied!: :wink:

[snooky]

That's a great story Doddie. Glad to see you back, I was worrying you'd maybe done your last funeral show yourself. :greengrin

Differing views on the sweat shirt - all I can say, I think it goes against one of the fundamental aspects of what nursing is about - humility. Yes, it's good to have some gallows humour, but it tends to be subtle and usually only understood between the people sharing it.

I honestly think anyone stupid enough to wear such a shirt to work, would very quickly be pulled aside. It's the word "them" that's particularly objectionable (after all who could object to "alive", if nothing else it shows good awareness of the objectives of the job and would probably score ScotCat points in lieu of an academic paper).

Just thought I'd sound out the thoughts of people not involved in the profession. Personally, I find it apalling, but very much representative of the way patients are seen as numbers to be processed instead of human beings. It's a matter of time till nurses collect your meal requests on Twitter.

Totally agree with the statement highlighted.
It would have been much less offensive to say "you" instead.

[over the line]

That's a great story Doddie. Glad to see you back, I was worrying you'd maybe done your last funeral show yourself. :greengrin

Differing views on the sweat shirt - all I can say, I think it goes against one of the fundamental aspects of what nursing is about - humility. Yes, it's good to have some gallows humour, but it tends to be subtle and usually only understood between the people sharing it.

I honestly think anyone stupid enough to wear such a shirt to work, would very quickly be pulled aside. It's the word "them" that's particularly objectionable (after all who could object to "alive", if nothing else it shows good awareness of the objectives of the job and would probably score ScotCat points in lieu of an academic paper).

Just thought I'd sound out the thoughts of people not involved in the profession. Personally, I find it apalling, but very much representative of the way patients are seen as numbers to be processed instead of human beings. It's a matter of time till nurses collect your meal requests on Twitter.


I am assuming the sweatshirt wouldn't be worn whilst on duty would it? Surely nurses have to wear their uniform don't they?

Why is the word "them" ("em" )objectionable?

[Phil D. Rolls]

Totally agree with the statement highlighted.
It would have been much less offensive to say "you" instead.

Thanks mate. :aok:


I am assuming the sweatshirt wouldn't be worn whilst on duty would it? Surely nurses have to wear their uniform don't they?

Why is the word "them" ("em" )objectionable?

People have to put on extra layers at night to keep war, so cardies and hoodies are popular.

"Them" goes with "us and them". In addition, I think the whole thing is a bit self congratulatory - nurses shouldn't be looking for acknowledgement from the patients or relatives, and they certainly be treating them like a bunch of pests that need looked after till morning.

[Phil D. Rolls]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2281344/Brand-it-like-Beckham.html :bevvied!: :wink:

David Beckham went out with Cossack hair spray.

[Killiehibbie]

Thanks mate. :aok:



People have to put on extra layers at night to keep war, so cardies and hoodies are popular.

"Them" goes with "us and them". In addition, I think the whole thing is a bit self congratulatory - nurses shouldn't be looking for acknowledgement from the patients or relatives, and they certainly be treating them like a bunch of pests that need looked after till morning.Not much happens at night and it can be a case of keeping patients as comfortable as possible until the specialists start work in the morning. This is in wards rather than A&E.
These hoodies wouldn't be a big deal to most people but a nurse would be told not to wear it in case it upset somebody.

[over the line]

Thanks mate. :aok:



People have to put on extra layers at night to keep war, so cardies and hoodies are popular.

"Them" goes with "us and them". In addition, I think the whole thing is a bit self congratulatory - nurses shouldn't be looking for acknowledgement from the patients or relatives, and they certainly be treating them like a bunch of pests that need looked after till morning.

I think people who do jobs like that should indulge in a bit of self congratulations (not specifically this sweatshirt like) I don't think we recognise and support people in vital roles anywhere near enough in this country. I like the way the yanks make a fuss over their armed forces, police, fire service etc. Bit cheesy I know, but quite nice as well. You see loads of people in job related t shirts over there, nothing wrong with a bit of pride is there?

[Hibrandenburg]

I think people who do jobs like that should indulge in a bit of self congratulations (not specifically this sweatshirt like) I don't think we recognise and support people in vital roles anywhere near enough in this country. I like the way the yanks make a fuss over their armed forces, police, fire service etc. Bit cheesy I know, but quite nice as well. You see loads of people in job related t shirts over there, nothing wrong with a bit of pride is there?

Here you go, this one should be right up your street.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://rlv.zcache.co.nz/gibraltar_proud_to_be_british_t_shirt_tshirt-r7cef5c0cf3ad4f7f8441fd7f97a612ea_804gy_324.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.zazzle.co.nz/british%2Btshirts?&h=324&w=324&tbnid=G_sDoHWqRIwofM:&zoom=1&q=proud+to+be+british+t+shirt&tbnh=90&tbnw=90&usg=__Ii5rA9_2_0rRmg3v6txvc6O9LY0=&docid=RsN2dgQ5CcQ8SM&client=ms-android-sonymobile&sa=X&ei=a-JUVN-sNcPpaKqRgvgJ&ved=0CDoQ9QEwCA

[over the line]

Here you go, this one should be right up your street.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://rlv.zcache.co.nz/gibraltar_proud_to_be_british_t_shirt_tshirt-r7cef5c0cf3ad4f7f8441fd7f97a612ea_804gy_324.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.zazzle.co.nz/british%2Btshirts?&h=324&w=324&tbnid=G_sDoHWqRIwofM:&zoom=1&q=proud+to+be+british+t+shirt&tbnh=90&tbnw=90&usg=__Ii5rA9_2_0rRmg3v6txvc6O9LY0=&docid=RsN2dgQ5CcQ8SM&client=ms-android-sonymobile&sa=X&ei=a-JUVN-sNcPpaKqRgvgJ&ved=0CDoQ9QEwCA

I can't open the link, but I've had a look on the site and you are dead right! Those t shirts will go great with my union jack shorts and Burberry cap! :)

[Stranraer]

WTF.

To be honest, the NHS in my area was a complete farce and I despised it and most of the doctors who worked in the hospital. The nurses were generally okay but they would have been told where to go had I seen them wearing that!

I'll be under the provision of the HSE soon and I've no idea if that's better than the NHS.

[snooky]

David Beckham went out with Cossack hair spray.

Hell, I'm soooooooooooooooo behind the times :rolleyes:

:greengrin

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That's a great story Doddie. Glad to see you back, I was worrying you'd maybe done your last funeral show yourself. :greengrin

Some of my colleagues around here? I wouldnae gie them the satisfaction. When I was working in Sighthill in the west of Edinburgh someone asked me how I felt about burying Hearts supporters. I assured him I intended to bury as many Hearts supporters as I could.

In fact, I wouldn't even insist on them being dead .... :devil:

Differing views on the sweat shirt - all I can say, I think it goes against one of the fundamental aspects of what nursing is about - humility. Yes, it's good to have some gallows humour, but it tends to be subtle and usually only understood between the people sharing it.

I honestly think anyone stupid enough to wear such a shirt to work, would very quickly be pulled aside. It's the word "them" that's particularly objectionable (after all who could object to "alive", if nothing else it shows good awareness of the objectives of the job and would probably score ScotCat points in lieu of an academic paper).

Just thought I'd sound out the thoughts of people not involved in the profession. Personally, I find it apalling, but very much representative of the way patients are seen as numbers to be processed instead of human beings. It's a matter of time till nurses collect your meal requests on Twitter.


Not much happens at night and it can be a case of keeping patients as comfortable as possible until the specialists start work in the morning. This is in wards rather than A&E.
These hoodies wouldn't be a big deal to most people but a nurse would be told not to wear it in case it upset somebody.


I think it would depend on the patient and the nurse's relationship with the patient. I can think of a number of terminally-ill patients I've visited who would have found that sweatshirt a hoot; others who would have been very upset. I think actually it would be more likely to be the family who would object rather than the patient - my experience is that when someone's on the last lap they have a fairly accurate understanding of what's important and what's not.

I knew Fred well, and I was a friend, so I knew I could be fairly relaxed and laid-back with him. I wouldn't have said what I said if his wife and daughters had been sitting by his bed; in fact, I'd probably have gone home, changed out of the Bat-Costume, and dumped the Bible - I mean, if I can't quote relevant bits by heart by this stage, there's not much point in me turning up, right?

I would have no problem with a nurse I liked turning up in that hoodie.

But probably not the first night, and probably not if the patient was someone I really loved.

It's the sort of thing that in the right context of the right patient/nurse relationship could be really positive; otherwise, not.

[Geo_1875]

I can't imagine that this item appears on any list of officially approved nurses workwear. On that basis I doubt that any patient or their relatives would see it being worn in a hospital. What a nurse chooses to wear outside the work environment is nobodies business but their own unless is breaches any law or the standards set by the appropriate professional body. Bad taste maybe but that is allowed.

[heretoday]

Some relatives might find such a thing amusing. The trouble is the wearer would have to demonstrate total dedication to their job for fear of just being deemed a cynic.

Having seen my mother and my father-in-law through uncomfortable and undignified old age, I would be keeping a very wary eye out for a nurse thus attired.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Thanks for the replies folks, they are all invaluable.


WTF.

To be honest, the NHS in my area was a complete farce and I despised it and most of the doctors who worked in the hospital. The nurses were generally okay but they would have been told where to go had I seen them wearing that!

I'll be under the provision of the HSE soon and I've no idea if that's better than the NHS.

Sorry to hear things haven't got any better for you since the last time you updated us on your care.

[Allant1981]

Its clearly a joke top, you get plenty of t shirts like this, im pretty sure there wont be many nurses wearing them to work at night, some folk really need to get off the high horse and realise this

[Phil D. Rolls]

Its clearly a joke top, you get plenty of t shirts like this, im pretty sure there wont be many nurses wearing them to work at night, some folk really need to get off the high horse and realise this

I think you're seeing something in this thread that isn't there.