Kelley Johnson’s monologue from the 2016 Miss America competition was poignant and powerful. The hosts at The View chose to mock it instead. Dr. Mike Sevilla provides a spark to help set the record straight:
What are the lessons here? First, do not, do not, do not, mess with nurses. Second, you really have to be careful what you say on live television these days, because with social media, people will find out about it very quickly, and they will respond. And, third, I cannot say enough how much I support my nurse colleagues. Shout out to all the nurses out there! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do for patients!
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And here’s the apology from The View, addressing the backlash: