Why is the Showtime series “Nurse Jackie” at odds with the New York State Nurses Association?
The New York State Nurses Association wants a disclaimer tacked on to the end of the show, which premiered last night, that says Falco’s “Jackie” is an aberration. “We believe that the public’s view of nurses is influenced by TV dramas, and we have yet to see an accurate portrayal of what nurses really do,” wrote NYSNA Chief Executive Officer Tina Gerardi in a letter to Showtime. “It is our responsibility as the state nurses’ association to speak out on behalf of our profession, which often is misunderstood and marginalized by the media.” The NYSNA describes “Nurse Jackie” as someone who has “no qualms about repeatedly violating the nursing Code of Ethics” and hoped a disclaimer will distance the show from the real world. Showtime officials denied the request. “This is a show of fiction, and its purpose, first and foremost, is entertainment,” said Stuart Zakim, vice president of corporate communications. Sources:
Real-life nurses hate “Nurse Jackie.” The New York State Nurses Association is requesting a disclaimer posted at the end of the Showtime Edie Falco dark comedy to separate the show from real nurses. Falco’s new series, which premiered Monday, centers on the title character, a Vicodin-popping “flawed” emergency room nurse in a NYC hospital. NYSNA argues that the show may influence the public’s view of the profession. Chief Executive Officer Tina Gerardi said in a letter to the network, “We believe that the public’s view of nurses is influenced by TV dramas, and we have yet to see an accurate portrayal of what nurses really do.” “It is our responsibility as the state nurses’ association to speak out on behalf of our profession, which often is misunderstood and marginalized by the media.” The association says “Nurse Jackie” is someone who has “no qualms about repeatedly violating the nursing Code of Ethics” and that a disclaimer may somehow alleviate the issue. Sources:
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