Are nurses "ER Assistants"?

Ask People magazine and crossword puzzle author Patrick Merrell to apologize and make amends for crossword puzzle clue

People magazine tells readers nurses are "ER Assistants"
 

Please write your own letter below and ask People magazine to apologize in a future issue and to make amends by offering crossword puzzle clues that reflect the true nature of nursing.

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Message:*	Dear Editors of People magazine: I am writing about the "puzzler" in your March 14, 2017 issue, which wrongly stated that nurses are "assistants." In Patrick Merrill's crossword, the clue "E.R. assistants (abbr.)" sought the answer "RNS," meaning registered nurses (29 Down). That is a damaging stereotype of nurses, who are autonomous professionals, and I ask you to make amends. In fact, nurses use their advanced skills to save lives and improve patient outcomes. They do not "assist" physicians, but instead manage their own distinct health science profession, based on university educations provided by nursing scholars. Research shows that the media has a real effect on health care views and actions. As you know, your magazine has an estimated readership of more than 40 million people. And I am sure you intend those readers to regard the information in your crossword puzzle as accurate. I urge you to apologize in a future issue and to make amends by offering clues that reflect the true nature of nursing--like "E.R. experts" or "patient advocates." Thank you.
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