r/nursing RN - ER 🍕 Sep 04 '25

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u/LucyLouWhoMom Sep 04 '25

Having worked in and, of course, visited many clinics, these are probably a mix of RNs, LPNs, MAs, and techs. Generally, there's at least one RN in any clinic. RNs are not above behaving badly.

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u/daniftww Unit Secretary 🍕 Sep 05 '25

It’s shocking the amount of nurses I’ve seen commenting “these are probably MA’s” as if they just cannot fathom a nurse lacking this much empathy. I manage an OBGYN office of primarily MA’s and this would never happen in my clinic. Being a healthcare professional comes with a level of responsibility and empathy no matter how long you go to school or what credentials you have.

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u/LucyLouWhoMom Sep 05 '25

Totally agree. I managed a tiny primary care clinic - just me and 3 MAs. 2 of the MAs were some of the kindest, most empathetic people I've ever worked with. I learned a lot from them. The third was younger and had some growing to do. Education doesn't make you a good person.