Here's Something You Should Never Tell Kids About Nurses

"If you are bringing your kid to the hospital, especially if they are like, 'stranger danger' age... I am begging you not to make the nurse the villain."

"You need to keep it in, or they're gonna come do pow-pow. Shots probably shouldn't be used as a threat - they're important for your health!"

A pediatric travel nurse named Mikey emphasizes the importance of positive interactions between parents and hospital staff in a TikTok PSA. He shares how parents can inadvertently turn nurses into 'villains' by using threatening language, especially around vulnerable children. Mikey cites an instance where a mother scared her child about a necessary treatment by implying it would lead to a painful shot. This kind of behavior can exacerbate a child’s fear and makes the staff’s job harder, ultimately hindering the healthcare experience for both patient and caregiver.

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