Originally Posted by KayceeLeeRN
Very sad that she feels that way. I'm not sure that she feels that way because of nurses though. She has never worked with any, and I certainly do not intend to make her feel that way (you can read the title to my post). In fact, I try to avoid ever conversing about work or being a nurse when I'm not at work! I actually think she feels that way because of the attitudes of doctor's she worked with. She has worked at many offices and she has been treated like a servant at all of them by the MD's (as she explains). I can see that this could make her feel not so proud of her title. I continue to push her towards P.A. school.
Funny, we must come from the same place. Thank you for finally posting a reply that focused on my question. However, I must ask you to think about how you would feel if someone you knew constantly regarded themselves as an M.A. but had never been one in any way, shape or form. How would you handle that? Because that is what I am asking.
Oh, I do work with many who have become Medical Assistants with on-the-job-training only and no formal training or education. While I do recognize their lack of knowledge I would never belittle them in any way. Instead, I offer help, guidance, and I've even directed them to this website! I don't care what you call yourself, it's your actions and how you treat others that matter.
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