sgbpiccrn

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1. I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

   sgbpiccrn replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes. I know you are right about that. Still, just because tons of people are doing it doesn't mean it's right. There are certainly more important things in our profession, such as giving great quality care, and showing compassion to the sick, than du...

2. I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

   sgbpiccrn replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

   I hear what you are saying, but I must respectfully disagree. An LPN is perfectly right to call herself a Nurse. It's in the title. She worked for it, earned it. Attorneys and Pharmacists also earn those doctoral degrees and while most choose not to ...

3. I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

   sgbpiccrn replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

   This happens really often, and yes it is insulting to those of us who have spent years in training, passed licensure exams and have years in the nursing field. My doctor has an MA and every time I am referred to his "Nurse" I correct them. I usually ...

4. Clinical Nurse Specialist degree in Vascular Access

   sgbpiccrn replied to sgbpiccrn's topic in Infusion

   Mary- Honestly, the CRNI Exam is challenging. A three day course isn't enough to prepare you. It helped, I am sure, but it probably only gave you an idea of what to study. This is what I did to prepare. You may not need this much, but it's what helpe...

5. Clinical Nurse Specialist degree in Vascular Access

   sgbpiccrn posted a topic in Infusion

   I am a CRNI with six years experience placing PICCs, caring for all kinds of CVLs, and placing difficult to place PIVs. I love this field of nursing so much. Can anyone recommend a program that offers a Clinical Nurse Specialist degree in Vascular Ac...