When we imagine a nurse in America, we might think of a smiling woman in a pink scrubs helping a new mother care for her baby, a comforting hand to hold in case of need. , or a soft voice that counts: “One, two, three…” before giving an injection. Nursing is a profession dominated by ninety-two percent women (United States Department of Labor) and is precisely characterized by its commitment to caring for individuals and promoting a healthy lifestyle. According to the Code of Ethics of the American Nursing Association, "The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual, without restriction by considerations of social or economic status, personal qualities or the nature of health problems. Because of these professional and selfless values, it is no surprise that the nursing profession has received the highest ranking in the annual Gallup Poll on Honesty and Ethics for the eleventh year. Eighty-one percent of Americans say nurses have “high” or “very high” ethical standards (Gallup). Obviously, the American public has a very high opinion of nurses, but when the television comes on, these highly respected people are portrayed on popular medical television series as disposable sex objects and subordinate assistants. This unrealistic portrayal of nurses is a reflection of the misogyny in American culture that manifests itself through entertainment such as ABC's Grey's Anatomy and Fox's House. Medical drama writers are creative in finding ways to make scrubs “sexy.” The nurse attribute ultimately leads to their mistreatment by the men in the series. The doctors on the show...... middle of paper ......e Truth About Nursing. The Truth About Nursing, November 15, 2005. Web. November 9, 2011. "'Grey's Anatomy' doesn't care about nurses." The truth about nursing. The Truth About Nursing, October 23, 2005. Web. November 9, 2011. “Grey's Anatomy's: Right Now, Doctor!” » The truth about nursing. The Truth About Nursing, November 2010. Web. November 9, 2011. “Grey's Anatomy 6th Season: Have Fun Playing Nurse!” » The truth about nursing. The Truth About Nursing, August 2010. Web. November 9, 2011. "Grey's Anatomy: The Nurse as Ignorant, Annoying Handmaiden." The Truth About Nursing. The Truth About Nursing, March 27, 2005. Web. November 9, 2011. Jones, Jeffrey M. "Nurses Top Honesty and Ethics List for Grade 11. " Gallup. Gallup, December 3, 2010. Web. November 9, 2011. " Women's Bureau (WB) - Registered Nurse Statistics. " Quick Facts About Registered Nurses. United States Department of Labor. Web November 9.. 2011.