On the issue of nosy nurses. Let me tell y'all how I got out of university with decent grades (honors) I got my degree in history with a minor in religion. My professors were as liberal as the day is long. They were political many of them. So how does a conservative girl Get through that and live tell the tale. Parrot talk. You tell them what they want to hear and what will get them out of your business and down to business as fast as possible. This has applications in real life too, you do not take an oath to tell the truth to your MD. Tell them whatever will get them past the forms and on to your personal sitaution.
Ahuh lady.
That is a mark of intelligence - telling people what they think they hear.