I am NOT a Nurse...

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Greetings all. I have a weird question for ya'll. I work in Home Healthcare as a CNA and often my clients call me a Nurse. I have no idea why, but it irks me. I don't even remotely consider myself a Nurse. I may have begun that journey, but chickened out and haven't pursued it. So my question; when did you consider yourself a Nurse? Were you in school, working as a Nurse or even working as a CNA or the like? Just curious. S

Wow, I had no idea that this would bring so many responses; but I am glad that it did. Rest assured that I do not work outside of my scope of practice nor do I even remotely consider myself a Nurse. I have corrected my client many times on it; but he still insists he understands but that he calls me that; because he sees me more than his real Nurse. I hope that my asking didn't cause hard feelings on the board; I was just curious.

I'm not offended. Sometimes my patients think I'm the tech and the tech the nurse because of how young I look and am. Lol When I'm opening the shift, I always make sure that I introduce myself and tell them my role but it happens. They forget. I wore green scrubs one time which is the same color the residents and doctors wear and the rapid nurse thought I was the resident.

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

Honestly, GoofyBlondeChic I'd probably stop correcting the guy at this point. If you wear a name-tag with your title you could smile and point to it but as in all things, we hope common sense prevails. Your desire to do the right thing is obvious so good on ya! :up:

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Wisconsin BON:

SUBCHAPTER I REGULATION OF NURSING

441.001 Definitions. In this subchapter:

(2)NURSE. Except as provided under s.441.08, nurse,” when used without modification or amplification, means only a registered nurse.

(2m)NURSING. Nursing,” when used without modification or amplification, means professional nursing.

SUBCHAPTER II NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT

441.50 Nurse Licensure Compact

(2) Article II - Definitions. As used in this compact:

(i) "Nurse” means a registered nurse or licensed practical/vocational nurse, as those terms are defined by each party's state practice laws.

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...about that name tag thing. The company machine is still broken.

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Specializes in Med nurse in med-surg., float, HH, and PDN.
...about that name tag thing. The company machine is still broken.

2" masking tape and a magic marker

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