Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

*Spidey's mom* · Mar 20, 2009, 03:42 PM

re: Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

Originally Posted by ghillbert

What's the problem with it? Normally people are complaining about no recognition. They get some, and still complain? I don't get it.

I think it is because there is just so much

. . . .CNA Day, LPN Day, Nurses Day, Certified Nurses Day, Dialysis Nurses Day, OB Nurses Day, ER Nurses Day, LTC Nurses Day, Military Nurses Day, Cardiac Nurses Day, Med/Surg Nurses Day, G.I. Lab Nurses Day, Flight Nurses Day, NICU Nurses Day, ICU Nurses Day, Shock-Trauma ICU Nurses Day, Surgical Nurses Day, OR Nurses Day, CRNA Day, NP day, FNP Day, Nursing Educators Day . . .. . etc.

steph

*Jolie* · Mar 20, 2009, 03:49 PM

re: Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

Originally Posted by Spidey's mom

Good job!

Nursing is so diverse we could end up with a different nurse appreciation day almost every day.

steph

May I then propose June 1 for non-certified, middle-aged maternal-child RNs currently unemployed but volunteering in the school and parish settings?

I would suggest chocolate as an appropriate celebratory measure.

You're right. This is ridiculous.

*Spidey's mom* · Mar 20, 2009, 03:52 PM

re: Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

Originally Posted by Jolie

May I then propose June 1 for non-certified, middle-aged maternal-child RNs currently unemployed but volunteering in the school and parish settings?

I would suggest chocolate as an appropriate celebratory measure.

You're right. This is ridiculous.

Oh gosh . . I completely forgot middle-aged non-certified hospice RN, formerly rural ER/L&D, currently working very very part-time while returning to get a BSN and not using her parish nurse training.

steph

*Jolie* · Mar 20, 2009, 03:56 PM

re: Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

Originally Posted by Spidey's mom

Oh gosh . . I completely forgot middle-aged non-certified hospice RN, formerly rural ER/L&D, currently working very very part-time while returning to get a BSN and not using her parish nurse training.

steph

So what meaningless little trinket are you hoping for?

*Spidey's mom* · Mar 20, 2009, 04:26 PM

re: Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

Originally Posted by Jolie

So what meaningless little trinket are you hoping for?

Oh . . I want a lanyard with the hospital logo . . . . or a cup holder that says "Hospice RN's Rule" . . .. . . or a pen that lights up . . . . or a t-shirt . . . or travel coffee mug . . ..

steph

*herring_RN* · Mar 20, 2009, 04:50 PM

re: Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

Luv a nurse shoelaces tied to a lollipop

*Spidey's mom* · Mar 20, 2009, 04:53 PM

re: Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

Originally Posted by herring_RN

Luv a nurse shoelaces tied to a lollipop

steph

d!gger · Mar 27, 2009, 12:18 AM

Re: Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

Recognition days are traditionally bandaids. They're crumbs that do little to recognize and take steps towards solving much deeper problems of no bread.

I'd rather have adequate staffing every day than a hallmark card and flowers on recognition day.

Not bitter, tangy.
dig

d!gger · Mar 27, 2009, 12:21 AM

Re: Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

Originally Posted by Jolie

May I then propose June 1 for non-certified, middle-aged maternal-child RNs currently unemployed but volunteering in the school and parish settings?

You could, but it conflicts with "blind, left handed, dentists without tonsils" day.

Smirk,
dig

Honnête et Sérieux · Mar 27, 2009, 12:34 AM

Re: Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

Eh...why not.

Whatever we can do to get them to acknowledge the functions of nursing.

It's no less silly as the popular "Daisy Awards" program or the "Kudos" option in this forum.

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Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

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