So I took my dog to the vet yesterday morning to be spayed, we (my dog and I) are called into the assessment room by this woman who introduces herself as the "RN" who will be taking care of my dog.
Ofcourse I am skeptical, I question her "You are a Registered Nurse?"
She replies, that yes she is a RN, the training is EXACTLY the same, except that it is for animals, and that she had to pass a board exam. She actually goes on about it for a couple of minutes.
At this point I am so stunned, that I decide not to say anything, as I am already in a highly irritated mood because I am sleep deprived, starving because I am fasting for blood work, and actively fighting with my insurance coverage to get any prescription filled anywhere, and I am afraid of over reacting. I make sure that I sound highly skeptical when I say "Oooookayyy"
I am usually not very political or sensitive to nursing slights. I am comfortable with who I am and happy with what I do. I laugh at slights to nurses on tv more often that not, but this just kept itching at me.
When I left they gave me a addressed envelope and a survey to fill out. I am considering using the envelope to write a letter to the vet to inform her that she has at least one tech that is calling herself a RN and that by allowing this to go on in her practice that she is opening herself up to potential liability.
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Folks, it is likely the Original Poster is LONG GONE. And I ask people remain respectful as discourse continues here, so the thread does not have to be locked. Thank you.
Folks, it is likely the Original Poster is LONG GONE. And I ask people remain respectful as discourse continues here, so the thread does not have to be locked. Thank you.
BlueEyes... I believe I need an education here. I'm reading the posts and I'm not seeing what you refer to.
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Remarks like "get over yourself" are not very friendly in my opinion, Bipley. (it was a remark that was here earlier in the thread before). Plus a prior thread related to this subject got so hot it had to be closed. Hate to see that again......
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I would let the Veternarian know that his tech is using the term RN when identifying herself. Let the vet know that this carries a legal liability and the person identifying herself as such, could be brought up on charges by the State Nursing Board.
I'll bet the person will go back to the correct title.
I know this sounds petty, but this is the same problem we have with MA's and other non licensed personnel identifying themselves as "Nurses". It is a legal designation and does need to be protected.
PROTECTED FROM WHAT??? SILLY , HOW EDUCATED PEOPLE CAN CRY ABOUT SOMETHING SO INSIGNIFICANT. I THINK IF A CNA IDENTIFIED HER/HIMSELF AS AN RN IT WOULD BE WRONG, ONLY THEN. SHE COULD CALL HERSELF SUPERMAN FOR ALL I CARE AS LONG AS SHE DOES HER JOB.
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It is NOT insignificant. Please read the various threads about the LEGAL designation of the title of "nurse", and check out the various Boards of Nursing Practice Acts before you blow it all off as "insignificant" ---please educate yourself. For us, it's about protecting the PUBLIC and its safety and interests, not just us nurses and our titles.
It is NOT insignificant. Please read the various threads about the LEGAL designation of the title of "nurse", and check out the various Boards of Nursing Practice Acts before you blow it all off as "insignificant" ---please educate yourself. For us, it's about protecting the PUBLIC and its safety and interests, not just us nurses and our titles.
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The title of RN is protected and using it without a license to practice as a registered nurse is illegal. Simple as that. In many states it is a class 3 misdemeanor. There are those who have had to pay hefty fines and/or serve jail time for misrepresentation.
In the U.S., one can pursue the title of Registered Veterinary Nurse. Not Registered Nurse.
I dont get bent out of shape on what people tell me..I always say to myself, "Don't beleive everything a person says to me." If I did, my life would be really bad..In any case, so what she calls herself a nurse..I think she is a nurse for dogs..I used to have a friend, he used to be a security guard and he called himself a police officer..I did not care...
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OK , IF YOU SAY SO!!!! :rolleyes:1
Excuse me Refael, but "I" don't "say so"; the various State Boards of Nursing say so. Like I said, please educate yourself before calling it a "silly" subject.
So I took my dog to the vet yesterday morning to be spayed, we (my dog and I) are called into the assessment room by this woman who introduces herself as the "RN" who will be taking care of my dog.
Ofcourse I am skeptical, I question her "You are a Registered Nurse?"
She replies, that yes she is a RN, the training is EXACTLY the same, except that it is for animals, and that she had to pass a board exam. She actually goes on about it for a couple of minutes.
At this point I am so stunned, that I decide not to say anything, as I am already in a highly irritated mood because I am sleep deprived, starving because I am fasting for blood work, and actively fighting with my insurance coverage to get any prescription filled anywhere, and I am afraid of over reacting. I make sure that I sound highly skeptical when I say "Oooookayyy"
I am usually not very political or sensitive to nursing slights. I am comfortable with who I am and happy with what I do. I laugh at slights to nurses on tv more often that not, but this just kept itching at me.
When I left they gave me a addressed envelope and a survey to fill out. I am considering using the envelope to write a letter to the vet to inform her that she has at least one tech that is calling herself a RN and that by allowing this to go on in her practice that she is opening herself up to potential liability.
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Folks, it is likely the Original Poster is LONG GONE. And I ask people remain respectful as discourse continues here, so the thread does not have to be locked. Thank you.