this is for all nurses not just Pittsburgh area nurses!!!!!!

[sWolfie]

So Nursing Assistants aren't considered "Nurses". If that's the case, then what are we considered? Certified ass wipers? I am a C.N.A. and am considered a "Nurse". We don't get the Respect we deserve. Just because, as some would say "we aren't Real Nurses", then who would do the "dirty" work for you?? We spend more time caring for these residents, that we know when something is wrong when they can't tell us, then we report it to the "Nurse". We know every little mark on the residents, that when they get a bed sore, we report that. I am shocked that there are still "Nurses" that feel like this towards N.A.'s. Gawd forbid that if a R.N. or LPN had to go back to doing the job as a N.A.

[chili2641]

I work as a cna on the weekends. During the week I work with young offenders. I am taking a home health position this summer. I decided to pursue a career in criminal law and hope to one day pratice as a defense attorney. I have an A.A and a B.S in criminal justice and behavioral analysis. Thanks for asking.

[Q.]

Nightowl-

I will say one simple thing. My "sister" as you called her, is not really my blood sister - good lord. And I also don't think she was "defending" me - I think she was merely pointing out the obvious.

And secondly, yes, in reference to my post about LPNs, that was sarcasm. I feel no further need to defend my professionalism to you.

[lita1857]

I would like to pose a question to be mulled over, Do we hear physicians going on and on about qualifications/scope of practice/titles/education etc.? Have you ever heard a physician assistant(PA) represent themselves as the doctor? Here on the BB is a good example of what has held nursing back so many years.When Florence took the lamp and went out to care for people, did she do it as a NURSE? or the other fractions? What was so clear then has become so muddy now. Maybe the answer to nursing is right at our roots.

[Q.]

Originally posted by lita1857:

I would like to pose a question to be mulled over, Do we hear physicians going on and on about qualifications/scope of practice/titles/education etc.?

I am really not trying to be a snot, because I think you had a good post, but actually, in answer to your question - I say a resounding YES. Our residents have the same debates from 1st to 2nd to 3rd to 4th year, to the chief resident, to the OB resident vs the family practice resident, down to if you are general surgery vs orthopedic surgery!

The thing I notice is, that most residents, at least the ones I work with, are able to know what they do not know, and appreciate the knowledge that their "higher ranked" colleagues have acquired.