A random thing that irks me

[nyteshade]

it really irks me when schools post clerical jobs that state, "act as school nurse when required." it offends me that whoever wrote that thinks it is just something anyone can do.

[MinnieMomRN]

once again, if a school has its protocols in place as to how they will address days when the school nurse is gone that is one thing.

this is not about what you do. this is not about just running the clinic for the day. this is about the overall scope of nursing practice.

you are failing to see that it is not ok to "act as" the licensed nurse. why is it ok to "act as" the school nurse? does a nurse not have a governing body to answer to? does a nurse not carry a legal responsibility to his/her patients? is there no reason why a good portion of us carry malpractice insurance? i'm sure the tone would change if a job ad stated to act as a doctor, lawyer, pa, np, etc when required.

if you have ever read your states nurse practice act you will see why so many of us are making "a big deal".

stepping off my soapbox now.

well said.

'acting as a nurse' made me think of the phrase "i'm not really a nurse, i just play one on tv"... yeah, okay then...