"Wellness Nurse" - but not a NURSE position.

elkpark · Mar 30, 2012

In. most states, if not all, it is. If I were you, I would make the BON aware of this and let them decide what, if anything, to do about it.

NurseyPoo7 · Mar 30, 2012

This position is in Delaware. I found this online :

DelawareSection 1. 1920, Title 24, Delaware Code (2010)

(d) Only registered nurses shall use the title nurse, the abbreviation of "R.N." or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a registered nurse. "Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the use of title and abbreviation for advanced practice nurses is authorized in accordance with the following:

(1) Only Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists may use that title, the abbreviation 'CRNA' or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

(2) Only Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners may use that title, the abbreviation 'CRNP' or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a Certified Nurse Practitioner.

(3) Only Certified Registered Nurse Midwives may use that title, the abbreviation 'CNM' or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a Certified Nurse Midwife.

(4) Only Clinical Nurse Specialists may use that title, the abbreviation 'CNS' or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a Clinical Nurse Specialist."

Section 2. Amend 1920, Title 24, Delaware Code, by adding to subsection (d), after the phrase "that title,", the phrase "the title 'nurse', ", and by further adding to subsection (g) after the phrase "that title,", the phrase "the title 'nurse',".

Only licensed practical nurses shall use the title nurse, the abbreviation of "L.P.N." or any other words, letters, signs or figures indicating that the person using the same is a licensed practical nurse.

classicdame, MSN, EdD · Mar 30, 2012

agree with elkpark. Send the link to the BON.

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Mar 30, 2012

I found the same on the ANA website....they should be reported. :madface:

GitanoRN, BSN, MSN, RN · Mar 30, 2012

unquestionably, the bon in your state is the proper entity to handle this issue.

OCNRN63, RN · Mar 30, 2012

Send it to the BON. A CNA is not a nurse, nor is a CNA competent for this role. That place is going to get what they pay for if they hire someone who is unqualified for the position.

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Mar 30, 2012

looks like somebody got the message-- this is what i found when i went to the link:

job requirements

as the wellness nurse at fenwick island, the following is required:

education/training: graduate of an approved school of nursing; current state license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.

experience: a minimum of one year’s experience in related nursing position is preferred.

maybe it was just an error when the it guy made the post on the website.

MomRN0913 · Mar 30, 2012

looks like somebody got the message-- this is what i found when i went to the link:
job requirements
as the wellness nurse at fenwick island, the following is required:
education/training: graduate of an approved school of nursing; current state license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.
experience: a minimum of one year’s experience in related nursing position is preferred.
maybe it was just an error when the it guy made the post on the website.

i was going to say..... everything looked kosher here.......

probably was the it guys mistake. i think this might be the facility one of my friends friends runs.......

loriangel14, RN · Mar 30, 2012

It looks fine. It is a nursing position, it's just that they threw in the "perform CNA duties when required" into the description.They do state that you need to have a nursing license and the duties are legit for a nurse.

Creamsoda, ASN, RN · Mar 31, 2012

Unless I missed something, but its a licensed practical nurse position. Whats wrong with the ad?

caliotter3 · Mar 31, 2012

I have worked with and for, at least some people, who took great liberty with the "rules", and could not understand why anyone would be concerned, so I would assume that the change came about due to a complaint.