‘Nurse Jackie' Episode 2 Recap

re: ‘Nurse Jackie' Episode 2 Recap

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:09:33 GMT

I was a bit taken back when I watched the first episode but have

now become an avid fan. the show brings in the authenticity of every day life and the working nursing personnel, who are notdoctors in white coats with pure hearts, Nurses have warped sense of humors from years of paticipation in emotional crisis, both for patients and themselves. Are there impaired nurses? You bet! I continue to work after 25 yrs of ED nursing, take my pain pills at the end of the shift so I can get

comforable and sleep with arthritis of the spine and numbness

in the legs. Unlike, Jackie, I dont take medication while on the job nor sleep with pharmacist as supplier. I pay to see a physician, pay for the prescriptions and beg for CT scan/MRI and yearly epidural injecitons to ease the inflammation and discomfort

The situations portrayed are well done. It is for dramatic effect but most nurses can agree that there is also truth in character and scenes.

Love you Jackie; You say and do what most of us would like to but dont because we need to continue working

re: ‘Nurse Jackie' Episode 2 Recap

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:09:28 GMT

I was a bit taken back when I watched the first episode but have

comforable and sleep with arthritis of the spine and numbness

The situations portrayed are well done. It is for dramatic effect but most nurses can agree that there is also truth in character and scenes.

Love you Jackie; You say and do what most of us would like to but dont because we need to continue working

re: ‘Nurse Jackie' Episode 2 Recap

TAMMY HOLLAND — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:53:11 GMT

I, too, was very excited to watch the first episode of Nurse Jackie, until I saw the first episode. I became sick to my stomach thinking of all the people, especially when I thought of all the people who would actually believe that the portrayal is accurate. Now, yes, I have known some impaired nurses, have known some who were having a relationship with other staff nurses. But, come on people, one nurse who is addicted to pain killers, who is unfaithful to her husband with the pharmacist in order to get the pain meds she is addicted to? Takes off her wedding band before work so the pharmacist won't know she is not only married, but has two little girls?

I do not believe that a person using prescription pain killers could be such an efficient, caring, quick-thinking, medical professional. There is too much critical thinking involved with nursing, especially ED nursing.

We already have TV shows that depict a high school chemistry teacher "cooking" methamphetamine and selling it to make money for his family when he learned he had terminal cancer. We have a series available for viewing that follows a serial killer killing people "who deserve to be killed". We have a series that spotlights polygamy. We have several TV shows, available for our viewing pleasure, that depict people in immoral, disrespectful, plots which do not give the viewing audience any relief from stress due to an entertaining, non-violent, happy, whimisical script. If I want to experience infidelity, immoral, unprofessional, deplorable behavior, I will watch the news or read a newspaper.

Thank you.

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Rebecca — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:06 GMT

It is unfortunate, but lot of people believe what they see on tv. All of us nurses know that Nurse Jackie is for entertainment purposes only; however, many non-medical viewers are going to start believing that nurses are drug addicts and having sex during our breaks. Working in an ER, I have already had patients ask how I feel about Nurse Jackie and state how they believe Nurse Jackie is a true depiction of how nursing is. How sad. There is already a trend toward patients and their families being disrespectful toward nurses. The last thing we need is a tv show painting nurses in a disrepectful light.

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susan parks — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:50:01 GMT

Get over it! This is fictional entertainment not a documentary. I found it amusing because I do know people who have affairs at work and mean spirited supervisors and staff that have their own addictions and preceptors that should never be assigned to teaching or mentoring new staff nurses. Some people are so righteous it makes me sick and usually they are sitting at home with no life sad, miserable and overweight and can't see that everyone has their issues even nurses but mostly doctors.. ha ha ha

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Ellie — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:06:56 GMT

The first 10 minutes of episode one convinced me that I didn't want to see more...when Nurse Jackie forged the signature of the dead bike messenger making him an organ donor.

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Barbara Berman — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:34:30 GMT

Historically, the media has not been kind to nurses. This most recent depiction has taken that perspective from from bad to worse. This show is a disgrace. Nothing the character does is ethical, professional, or reflects well on nursing. Even knowing Nurse Jackie is a grossly exaggerated charicature is no excuse.

Shame on Showtime, shame on the viewers, and especially shame on any nurse who defends this as entertainment.

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Patricia — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:37:23 GMT

Everyone needs to stop and take a breath. This is a tv show...made for entertainment....made for the networks to make money off of. Personally, I love Nurse Jackie.....No, she's not perfect....I've never met a perfect nurse....Jackie's seasoned and good at what she does. Just like many women (and men) in ANY profession, Jackie's got an extramarital affair going...Just like many in ANY profession, Jackie's got an addiction. No, it's not pretty to think that anyone in a field as important as medicine can be walking around a hospital stoned, but it happens more than we'd like to know. Let's give this addiction thing a little time....let's see where the network goes with it. What's most important is that Jackie is the epitome of a patient advocate. Flushing ears down toilets and popping bike messengers tires just makes for lighter moments in this dark comedy. Go Jackie!

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Pam Poisson — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:02:49 GMT

After years as an ER RN I was delighted to hear of this show but watched only the 1st. What a poor depiction of nurses! Drug addicted, over-sexed, and a poor preceptor. I am so disapointed in the whole thing. I will encourage my peers not to wait their time. If this crap is believed, it will take up from most respected to making our patients wonder what we are sniffing and which doctor we are having sex with between giving them care. Take it off the air and do all the RN's a service.

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Dolores Vieira — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:41:30 GMT

Nurse Jackie will drop the profession of nursing as the number one trusted profession in the USA. Who would put their trust into this character? Yes, nurses are human ... but taking drugs and impairing their judgement to that extent, while at work.%0d%0aIt is very discouraging to me.

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James — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:07:30 GMT

I caught the last 10 minutes of the first episode and have not been able to stomach any more. Yes, I am glad that they are portraying RN's as human beings, but wish we didn't have to be on drugs or sex objects for the media to do so. It's a shame that the public embraces us as partiers and not the professionals that we are. I have worked hard for my degree. I don't need the media to destroy or marr that image in a 30 minute episode.

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Paula — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:07:31 GMT

Isn't there something to be said for portraying a nurse as a human being? Personally, I'm rather tired of nurses being portrayed as angels. I think it gives the public a perception that we can handle anything, including giving them an excuse for their poor behavior or lack of respect to a fellow human being.

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Linda — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:53:23 GMT

I totally agree with Kay Bensing. Thank you, Kay. I am astonished that some nurses feel this show is okay and actually like it. I couldn't watch more than 5 min. of the 1st episode as it was so disgusting. And, as a nursing clinical instructor, I was mortified of the portrayal of the student (and the acting was horrific also)as a hyperactive & unprofessional student. I have never had a nursing student act so giddy like the character did. Maybe she was the one of Vicodin! Nursing students should also be up in arms over how they are being portrayed. Again, I say...nurses should develop their own show. I am all for that and welcome any feedback as this has been a dream of mine for years to act as a medical consultant for a TV show to depict nursing in a positive but acccurate light.

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Kay Bensing — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:55:39 GMT

Let me first say I have not watched either of the two episodes of Nurse Jackie. I have read the blogs on this Web site as well as reviews online and in newpapers.

Right now I am responding to last night's episode from a blog. I am very concerned with the portrayal of Nurse Jackie as an impaired nurse. I can't go beyond the portrayal of her demonstrating positive nurse behaviors. Once she is cast as a nurse high on Percocet, she should not be practicing nursing. I know it is a TV show, but how often does art imitate life.

There are far too many nurses who are impaired and there are great programs in most all states to help nurses deal with addictions and get into recovery and return to nursing.

As I was told, on the first episode of Nurse Jackie, she was said to be in recovery. However, in the second episode she is seen taking Percocets. At this point, no matter how great her nursing skills are, her critical thinking is impaired and she is a safety risk.

While my critics tell me this is a TV how, how many people watching question how real this problem is-- and is the nurse taking care of thier mother addicted. These individuals also are

aware that medical errors are the 8th leading cause of death in this country.

Kay Bensing, MA RN

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Abbey Scott — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:12:32 GMT

Can't wait to catch this episode via Netflix.

Lorettajo--love your phrase "a nurse that can WILL cry in the bathroom, wash her face and do it again." Kinda like motherhood, in a way.

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Lorettajo Kapinos — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:44:54 GMT

It should also be noted that later, Jackie asked her MD friend about the possibility Zoey would get in trouble. They both agreed that she would not.

I think we need to realize a something about these first few episodes. The show is trying to set the tone, create the scene and introduce the character. I believe all of the craziness we see in Jackie will eventually settle into a well-defined, multi-layered nurse that many people will identify with-either love or hate.

And really, she sums it up with her lecture to Zoey. It's those moments we need to focus on. Some people can't hack it, but a nurse that can WILL cry in the bathroom, wash her face and do it again. I wish somebody had told me the rules when I was a student!

Oh, and finally....Showtime on Demand is one episode ahead of what is aired. I saw episode 3 today. AND there are stories from real nurses available for viewing as well! So, if you have Showtime, get your fix early.