I often pull my nurse card in conversations.

I am so sorry I threw up in front of you. Meh. I’m a nurse.

I hope me telling you about my graphic dermatologic issues over lunch was okay. I’m a nurse.

How do you know that? I’m a nurse.

My use of the card, though, has changed over the years.

We need someone who can handle complex problems. I’m a nurse.

Can you coordinate multiple projects with competing priorities? I’m a nurse.

How did you do that? I’m a nurse.

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: there is inherent power in telling others you are a nurse. It immediately brings a foundational level of respect, credibility, and trust to the relationship. The nurse card is powerful. Use it wisely.