I was at a Walgreens pharmacy waiting with my mom for her scripts to be filled. An elderly woman, wearing a pink ball cap and sparce, thinned gray hair approached the counter. I could hear her conversation without even trying to listen. She asked the pharmacist what she should cleanse a small cut with. The pharmacist told her to use saline and pointed to were it was so she could buy some.
As she passed me, I did not know the pharmacist was making his way behind her, I politely said, "ma'am, I wasn't trying to ease drop, but you can just use soap and water and save some money, I'm a Nurse."
The pharmacist came right up behind me, moved in front of my face and said, "I don't think she asked you, she asked me" as he swayed that neck left to right.
Well, I was pissed at how rude he was, I went and talked to the manager, then went back to the counter to pick up scripts.
He came to the register and stood behind the cashier and said, "Just so you know, I have a PhD, and I know more you do" My jaw dropped and told him his PhD sure didn't teach him how to treat others. He kept arguing with me and mom. Finally, I had to walk away after he told me, "My name is Dr. Peebles " after telling him I was going to contact coporate and file a complaint.
Uggg, I know I was sticking my nose out but he didn't have to act so hateful
Or perhaps he's proud of his accomplishments like many people are. And I imagine people only have a problem with it now because of the allegations against him.
I was being sarcastic. In another thread someone tried to postulate that people who put their credentials after their name (CEN, EMT-B, DNP, PhD, whatever they may be) are just trying to hide their insecurity.
One time, my wife and I picked up a prescription for myself. The pharmacist asked who the MD was and she said "ME". She was stunned as my wife and I were just plain looking "common folk" and she asked for an MD ID from my wife. My wife was so furious because she has to go back to the car and get her employee ID. She works for a magnet center hospital. SHe is double certified in her specialty. I myself is double certified as an RN in critical care and ED. SOme people specially pharmacists (not all of course) judge people by their appearance. So frustrating!
Question. If you have a PhD are working in the function as an rn, can you still introduce yourself to patients as doctor so and so? What are the rules pertaing to be called a doctor?
Also so I think people can buy doctorate degrees online now like the Florida kid who bought a phd online and started giving medical advice. Very confusing but idk!!
One time, my wife and I picked up a prescription for myself. The pharmacist asked who the MD was and she said "ME". She was stunned as my wife and I were just plain looking "common folk" and she asked for an MD ID from my wife. My wife was so furious because she has to go back to the car and get her employee ID. She works for a magnet center hospital. SHe is double certified in her specialty. I myself is double certified as an RN in critical care and ED. SOme people specially pharmacists (not all of course) judge people by their appearance. So frustrating!
Why did she have to do that just to pick up an rx?
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Question. If you have a PhD are working in the function as an rn, can you still introduce yourself to patients as doctor so and so? What are the rules pertaing to be called a doctor?
Also so I think people can buy doctorate degrees online now like the Florida kid who bought a phd online and started giving medical advice. Very confusing but idk!!
Years ago, I was involved in a case with the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission (the state medical licensing/disciplinary board) involving a PA who acquired a Ph.D. in something and then wanted to be addressed as 'Doctor' at work and have the title on his nametag. MQAC ruled against him on the basis that it would be confusing to the patients and implicitly mis-stated his credentials. I have never looked into what our Nursing Quality Assurance Commission has ruled on this subject, if they have made a ruling.
One time, my wife and I picked up a prescription for myself. The pharmacist asked who the MD was and she said "ME". She was stunned as my wife and I were just plain looking "common folk" and she asked for an MD ID from my wife. My wife was so furious because she has to go back to the car and get her employee ID. She works for a magnet center hospital. SHe is double certified in her specialty. I myself is double certified as an RN in critical care and ED. SOme people specially pharmacists (not all of course) judge people by their appearance. So frustrating!
I have two questions, one is whether an MD is supposed to be prescribing medication for a spouse, I thought that was some kind of ethics violation? Maybe not illegal, but I thought wasn't supposed to happen? And two, why would your wife have to show anyone any ID if it's not her prescription she's picking up? Asking for your ID sure but hers? Why?
yes! I would have asked THAT question. Some doctors I have worked with in the past..are excellent teacher, and want to teach. Just give them a chance. They are more MORE expeirence in that field of expertise..they are smart in THAT field only.
I don't understand your post. Why would she have to retrieve her employee id to pick up your prescription? Is this where we congratulate you two on your "double certifications"? I'm not sure what role that plays either.
One time, my wife and I picked up a prescription for myself. The pharmacist asked who the MD was and she said "ME". She was stunned as my wife and I were just plain looking "common folk" and she asked for an MD ID from my wife. My wife was so furious because she has to go back to the car and get her employee ID. She works for a magnet center hospital. SHe is double certified in her specialty. I myself is double certified as an RN in critical care and ED. SOme people specially pharmacists (not all of course) judge people by their appearance. So frustrating!
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I was being sarcastic. In another thread someone tried to postulate that people who put their credentials after their name (CEN, EMT-B, DNP, PhD, whatever they may be) are just trying to hide their insecurity.