I've known a lot of nurses and doctors, and none of them watch this show, I wonder why? And I don't watch this show even though it's the highest rated show on tv, or was, until those stupid millionaire shows came along.

Heck - that's weird, Terry! When my roommate was an ER RN (she is now manager of the ER and Cardiac Unit) we had to watch each and every espiode of ER. And, as a result of her not being in my life anymore ER is not, either. Having spent many days with her as she went though the routine ER duties (they are NEVER routine!) I can vouch for the hours of boredom broken by moments of terror and adrenaline rushes as the ambulance pulls in. It is an incredibly extreme thing to do every day for work, and it changes the people who do it. Funny thing, but those who do it for a living are usually the most socially squeamish. Funny!!!

I have two friends who are nurses; one is addicted to it and the other can't take it--she prefers to be entertained when she's not working, not re-living her day.

We need to get Annette's take on this!

It could be that the ER RN I was visiting was trying to explain what they were doing and educating me rather than enjoying the show. I should think it would just be more stress after a stressful day!