<p>In life, you will come across many people who have uninformed opinions. In fact, you may also have a few uninformed opinions. Instead of focusing on this one opinion (you are too smart to be a nurse), focus on ways to handle hearing such an opinion (this one and the many others you will hear during your lifetime). It’s a good life skill to develop.</p>
<p>My daughter hears this opinion and a variant of it (going into medicine is better than nursing). We discussed ways to not let it get to her - just like water on a duck’s back.
A pleasant smile and ‘how thoughtful of you to share that opinion with me’ can work quite nicely.</p>
<p>Good luck with nursing!</p>