I'm starting a blanket thread, rather than doing individual posts like I have been the last few days, because this might get some people's attention better.
The word "Nurse" is a legally protected title in most states (as well as "LVN/LPN", and "RN"). The law was written to prevent people who are NOT nurses from using those titles.
Beyond that, if you are posting ON THIS WEBSITE, AllNurses.com has a clear Terms of Service posted that you agreed to when registering for a username. To put it simply, you may not use the word "Nurse" or "RN" or "LPN" unless you hold an active LICENSE for one of those titles.
Usernames such as Nurse2Be, or FutureRN, or HopeToBeLVN are obviously not in violation of the TOS, as it is clear that the member is not misrepresenting himself or herself as a current nurse.
If you are someone who has mistakenly registered an incorrect username, please take the time to CHANGE IT. There are many members here who will be angry with seeing your fraudulent use of the title; some will be nice about it and ask you politely to change it (as I am doing) and some will be far less pleasant....and both will be right.
CNAs, MAs, who are using the word Nurse in your name....please stop. Students, post-students who have yet to pass the NCLEX, please do not use a title you have not earned.
You wouldn't call yourself Doctor Sally (I don't think?) if you aren't a doctor. Please give Nurses the same consideration.
I'd like to have a master's in nursing, but for now I have an associate's. Despite my future plans, I would never call myself MSN at this point, even on a message board or other social site. It would only make me look foolish- and I don't need any help with that as it happens accidentally, on occasion.
I'm an advanced registered nurse practitioner anesthetist doctor. To be.
How did you all become NURSES becoming so side-tracked? This has to be the most immature, inappropriate, unprofessional group of NURSES I've ever encountered...
How did you all become NURSES becoming so side-tracked? This has to be the most immature, inappropriate, unprofessional group of NURSES I've ever encountered...
I vow to NEVER BE A NURSE LIKE ANY OF YOU...
Side tracked? Did you expect us to debate the point? There's nothing to debate. If you think you should call yourself a nurse before you are one despite the fact that it's illegal and against the terms of service, why the flip would I argue with you? I have chosen to laugh. This is not my job and I don't have to be professional or set a shining example for others. I do that when I am paid to do so.
Considering we actually are Licensed/Registered Nurses, I highly doubt you will ever join our ranks. Also, please strike "I seen it." from your vocabulary. Try "I saw it." Doesn't it sound better when using proper English? Good grief.
Wow, such anger & hate!!! Didn't know adding a user name to "claim" the status you are striving for was such an offense. I definitely wasn't trying to claim or offend which is why I put student. I will change mine out of respect to the profession.
This has to be the most immature, inappropriate, unprofessional group of NURSES I've ever encountered...
I vow to NEVER BE A NURSE LIKE ANY OF YOU...
Actually, this is a combination of amusement and boredom that's triggered this response. It has nothing to do with hate and venom, as other users have insinuated. Would we be kidding around and changing our avatars if we were really so angry?
Don't worry, you'll develop a sense of humor eventually. If you don't, hold onto that license if/when you get it, because if you can't laugh, you won't be able to hack it for long!
Ok I just want to know 1 thing.... How did you all become NURSES becoming so side-tracked? This has to be the most immature inappropriate, unprofessional group of NURSES I've ever encountered... I vow to NEVER BE A NURSE LIKE ANY OF YOU...[/quote']
Considering we actually are Licensed/Registered Nurses, I highly doubt you will ever join our ranks. Also, please strike "I seen it." from your vocabulary. Try "I saw it." Doesn't it sound better when using proper English? Good grief.
Who are you and where did you come from?? Go away! This thread is done..
Wow, such anger & hate!!! Didn't know adding a user name to "claim" the status you are striving for was such an offense. I definitely wasn't trying to claim or offend which is why I put student. I will change mine out of respect to the profession.
As stated before, it's against TOS of this site.
Do it not only out if respect for the profession, but your willingness to adhere to the rules of the site...
Just think, it will get you far in this business by upholding and adhering to standard, such as standards of care for the profession when your are licesened...failure to do so when you are a licensed nurse could give you an appointment with the BON and fighting for your license.
It's best to start in your path to your future career to be cognizant of policies and rules; knowing how to proceed and adhere not matter how "small" one may think it is, the type if integrity you set yourself up for can make a difference when you really get into this business an have the responsibility to go along with it.
redhead_NURSE98!, ADN, BSN
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