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In reply to the discussion: For our D.U. Nurses. [View all]

returnee

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22. Professional: definition...
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 03:22 PM
Nov 2025

…(per Wikipedia):
A professional is a member of a profession or any person who works in a specified professional activity. The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform their specific role within that profession. In addition, most professionals are subject to strict codes of conduct, enshrining rigorous ethical and moral obligations.[1] Professional standards of practice and ethics for a particular field are typically agreed upon and maintained through widely recognized professional associations, such as the IEEE.[2] Some definitions of "professional" limit this term to those professions that serve some important aspect of public interest[3] and the general good of society.[4][5]

How is that not nursing?

You know who’s not a professional? TSF.

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For our D.U. Nurses. [View all] Duncanpup Nov 2025 OP
Sending this to my niece who is a nurse. Let's hope livetohike Nov 2025 #1
Perfect malaise Nov 2025 #2
Yup... definitely hlthe2b Nov 2025 #3
From Wikipedia, "The Nurse's Song" markodochartaigh Nov 2025 #4
Don't love this Sympthsical Nov 2025 #5
I'm a 50 year retired nurse. tavernier Nov 2025 #6
This is the exception that ironclads the rule. Seriously as a vet who's known really high levels of care and concern .. marble falls Nov 2025 #12
Yep samplegirl Nov 2025 #7
Awesome, Duncanpup! HeartsCanHope Nov 2025 #8
No mgardener Nov 2025 #9
We aren't professionals anymore. travelingthrulife Nov 2025 #18
Professional: definition... returnee Nov 2025 #22
And soon. Very, very soon. marble falls Nov 2025 #10
"Never anger a nurse" is such a shitty thing to say, both for nurses and patients WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2025 #11
The humor is nice but nurses are ultra-professional in my experience. twodogsbarking Nov 2025 #13
I think your use of the word "all" is probably not true. llmart Nov 2025 #15
I did say all of the ones I have experienced. twodogsbarking Nov 2025 #17
This administration just said other wise malaise Nov 2025 #16
Nature will do its thing sooner or later, ir regardless of for all intensive purposes Tetrachloride Nov 2025 #14
Personally, I fear for the English teachers... MineralMan Nov 2025 #21
This is why I wouldn't have been a good nurse. I'd say, "Quiet fucking piggy." Vinca Nov 2025 #19
The list of those not deemed profesional and thus not eligible for financial aid during education TexLaProgressive Nov 2025 #20
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