why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

OrganizedChaos, LVN · Oct 5, 2015

Whatever, talk about petty?!? Grow up. This is the internet, not English class. How old are you women?...I pray none of you EVER have to take care of me. I've never seen such childish behavior coming from a bunch of so-called professionals.

Then again, I guess it's easy to behave that way when you're hiding behind a computer screen.

This is just ridiculous. Look at how you're acting. Your English & grammar as a professional. I don't take anyone seriously if they can't write a proper sentence.

Pinkpenny · Oct 5, 2015

And before I go, let me also add that I've never seen a more unethical group that failed to utilize common sense, until I found this forum.

Thankfully, this forum is not a true representation of the entire nursing industry or we'd all be in trouble. Of course this is not reflected towards everyone here, but to those with the superiority complex and childish behavior.

Too-Da-Loo...this site has run its courseðŸ˜

OrganizedChaos, LVN · Oct 5, 2015

And before I go, let me also add that I've never seen a more unethical group that failed to utilize common sense, until I found this forum.
Thankfully, this forum is not a true representation of the entire nursing industry or we'd all be in trouble. Of course this is not reflected towards everyone here, but to those with the superiority complex and childish behavior.
Too-Da-Loo...this site has run its courseðŸ˜

Unethical? Failure to use common sense? Superiority complex & childish behavior?

I.Just.Can't.

Are maybe these are things you see in yourself, perhaps?

dec2007 · Oct 5, 2015

I have also had patient's family members in the ICU tell me they are nurses and found out later from other family members they are clinic billing clerks or receptionists. I guess they think the ICU staff will be intimidated by them and give better care.....I don't know. It's a very odd thing to do!

icuRNmaggie, BSN, RN · Oct 5, 2015

Thank God.

chevygirl1987 · Oct 5, 2015

And before I go, let me also add that I've never seen a more unethical group that failed to utilize common sense, until I found this forum.
Thankfully, this forum is not a true representation of the entire nursing industry or we'd all be in trouble. Of course this is not reflected towards everyone here, but to those with the superiority complex and childish behavior.
Too-Da-Loo...this site has run its courseðŸ˜

Unethical? On the part of the nurses who are standing up for their earned title, or on the the part of the unlicensed assistive personnel,who maintain that it is perfectly acceptable to represent yourself as having credentials, license, and education you do not have as long as no one gets hurt?

We are utilizing common sense in saying that one should not claim to be something they are not. It is illegal to call yourself a nurse in most states. The safety issue you mentioned in earlier posts does come in to play when you say anything health care related to a person you are caring for when that person thinks you are a nurse. I have had patients ask me about switching meds or questioning the safety of taking several pills at the same time because the "other nurse" stated she didn't think it was a good idea. The other nurse was a CNA.

icuRNmaggie, BSN, RN · Oct 5, 2015

It's like whack a mole. One leaves and another pops up

pixiestudent2 · Oct 5, 2015

Peace out âœŒ

Don't let the door knob hit you....

cracklingkraken, ASN, RN · Oct 5, 2015

Don't let the door knob hit you....

I think that is code W22.8XXA for initial encounter.

AcclrtdBSNstudent · Oct 5, 2015

Its amazing to see how off topic these posts get hahah

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Editorial Team / Admin · Oct 5, 2015

Its amazing to see how off topic these posts get hahah
:)
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That's just because we're such a fun group. Diversity means we each see something differently, and those differences take us off on tangents.

Momof8CNA · Oct 5, 2015

Hospice HHAs are awesome; they get their work done and move on to the next patient; no time to sit on their butts watching the nurses bust their butts, like the hospital aides.

i work in a hospital and i work just as hard as anyone else on my floor. :specs: that aside, i havent seen any hospital cnas imply that they are nurses, but it was pretty rampant in the nursing homes i worked in years ago.