"NURSES ARE MEANT TO ASSIST THE DR: I TAKE OFF MY GLOVES & GIVE TO THE NURSE TO DISCARD IT BECAUSE IF I DISCARD IT MY LICENCE CAN BE CEASED" (DR OBEMBE NMA PRESIDENT) ON NATIONAL TV (CHANELS TV)"
 
My attention has been drawn to the above written obnoxious comment credited to the leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association, Dr. Obembe.
 
These are some of the issues on ground wherein an abusive, offensive, undisciplined and uncouth individual, of the stone age will imply that Nurses are mere servants to Doctors and get away with it.
 
It is sad that a group of highly intelligent persons will have a moronic,over-fed, pot-bellied fool as it's leader.Nurses know their worth and roles andthus cannot be intimidated by an indecent, ego- driven and pampered nonentity seeking attention.
 
Nurses will not accept or tolerate such abusive behavior from any quarter as demonstrated by Dr. Obembe.
Imagine a man from whom people expect a well behaved and disciplined leader belittling, and insulting Nurses, aired live on television with the intention of making Nurses feel like the bottom of the food chain.
This must be challenged by our parent body and a retraction obtained from him.
Be that as it may, It will take more than a prejudiced and unprincipled bigot to get to us. We are still in charge of our clients, standing resolute and unmoved.
 
In the interest of industrial harmony in the health sector, the government should call Dr. Obembe and his likes to order.
Change is dynamic, and a time is coming in the nearest future when doctors will work on their own and Nurses too will do their work without dancing to the tune of silly individuals who see themselves as God just because they bear the title of GP.
 
In conclusion, it is a thousand times better to have common sense without education than to have education without common sense.
 
Lateef-Yusuf, 
M.M.Chairman, 
Forum for local government Nurses and midwives, Lagos State Chapter

To assist with loyalty

drcakes: To assist with loyalty

aid/ād/
noun
help, typically of a practical nature.
verb
help, assist, or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something

So how does the above definition justify the above quote attributed to obembe? Nurses aren't doctor's slaves. Where ever did such notion come from?

"Practical Nurse Pledge", a modern version based on the "Nightingale Pledge"
Before God and those assembled here, I solemnly pledge;
To adhere to the code of ethics of the nursing profession;
To co-operate faithfully with the other members of the nursing team and to carryout [sic] faithfully and to the best of my ability the instructions of the physician or the nurse who may be assigned to supervise my work;
I will not do anything evil or malicious and I will not knowingly give any harmful drug or assist in malpractice.
I will not reveal any confidential information that may come to my knowledge in the course of my work.
And I pledge myself to do all in my power to raise the standards and prestige of the practical nursing;
May my life be devoted to service and to the high ideals of the nursing profession.[5]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightingale_Pledge