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5 nursing stereotypes debunked

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The nursing profession has patiently endured some of the most defining stereotypes — many of them gender-related. From typecasting this career of care as female-only to belittling nurses as wannabe doctors, there are few mistruths nurses haven’t heard.

Some of these traditional stereotypes may have been true once upon a time. But like most stereotypes, most of these ideas are outdated and silly.

Take a look at our roundup of common nursing stereotypes and laugh with us!

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