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11.20.13
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MTV Responds to “Scrubbing In” Controversy

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scrubbing_in_1500-1024x920When MTV announced it was doing a reality show based around travel nurses, RNs everywhere waited with bated breath to see how the industry would be portrayed. Some took a stand against “Scrubbing In” before it even premiered, others waited to see it in action. Either way the majority of nurses were very against the show and what they saw as a negative portrayal of travel nurses. A Change.org petition to cancel the show was forged (as of this post it had more than 30,000 signatures) and as the episodes rolled out, the criticisms from nurse groups and nurse leaders mounted. Travel Nursing Blogs followed the run-up to the show’s premiere, eventually deciding to stop covering it and releasing this statement.

While MTV has not elected to cancel the show, we’ve just read that MTV responded to the “Scrubbing In” controversy by reaching out to The Truth About Nursing (TTAN). In a November 16 blog, TTAN says that in response to collective efforts to cancel or improve the show and a letter from TTAN, “MTV reached out to The Truth About Nursing to engage in extensive discussions about how to ameliorate the situation. MTV has agreed to take several helpful steps, including airing the show at a less prominent time, some re-editing of episodes, and other efforts to convey accurate information about nursing, although the last six episodes will air.”

The other efforts are expected to include an MTV blog post on what it takes to become a nurse, creating a “Day in the Life of a Nurse” MTV website feature, and continuing to consult with nurse-affiliated groups such as TTAN.

TTAN’s post thanks all the nurses who reached out to MTV execs and worked to combat the negative portrayal of travel nurses, adding, “MTV executives reached out to the Truth after receiving our letter and we engaged in lengthy discussion. They were unusually open to hearing our concerns about the links between the stereotypes, the undervaluation of nursing, and the underfunding of nursing practice and education. Our main executive contact was disturbed that there was such a strong and unanimous condemnation of ‘Scrubbing In’ by nurses, calling it an ‘eye-opening experience’ for MTV.”

While TTAN acknowledges this outcome is not what they’d consider ideal, they also assert that it is a major step in the right direction.

What’s your take on the way MTV has responded to the “Scrubbing In” controversy? And have you been watching “Scrubbing In”?

11.20.13
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Travel Nurse Daily: November 20, 2013

The causes of type 1 diabetes appear to be much different than those for type 2 diabetes, though the exact mechanisms for developing both diseases are unknown. The appearance of type 1 diabetes is suspected to follow exposure to an “environmental trigger,” such as an unidentified virus, stimulating an immune attack against the beta cells of the pancreas (that produce insulin) in some genetically predisposed people.   Source: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDTSTRS/default.aspx

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11.20.13
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Meet Cast Member Chelsey of MTV’s “Scrubbing In”

The Gypsy Nurse recently had an opportunity to speak via phone with three of the Scrubbing In cast members. The Gypsy Nurse attempts to maintain neutrality in most situations in order to simply provide information and facts. This same stance was taken when speaking with the nurses from Scrubbing In. There is a ton of negative commentary floating around the nursing world in regards to “Scrubbing In” as well as the nurses that make up the cast.  I did the following series of interviews before ever seeing the first episode in attempt to see these nurses (cast members) as what they are…professionals, co-workers, peers and most importantly fellow Gypsy’s. I would like to introduce you to Chelsey, RN CCRN Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA  MTV’s Bio: “Chelsey married young, but as she says “I’m married, not dead!” Not one to pass up a chance to be with her friends, Chelsey wants to travel for work while she still can…before she has kids and really has to settle down. Her husband is NOT happy with the situation but reluctantly allows Chelsey to go. Does he really have reason to worry about Chelsey going out to California with her friends for 3 months? She does like to get a bit crazy! Only time will tell…“ Chelsey and I talked about some of the basics of travel nursing such as amount of experience prior to traveling.  Chelsey was a first time traveler.  We’ve all experienced what it’s like as a first-timer.  Chelsey states that the travel hospital […]

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