Who's Who Among Women in Nursing

markjrn · Jul 9, 2005

It seems to me that there was a thread about this a while back, and it turned out to be some bogus spam thing, or something like that. No offense.

jemez · Jul 9, 2005

These are organizations that get lists (don't know from where) of people in various professions and publish some obscure guide that they try to get people to subscribe to by putting their listing/info in it.

I actually got one of those letters in the last 10 days or so and threw it out. The letter made it sound like I was some kind of big shot and really needed to let the world know who I was by having my listing published in their stupid guide. Naturally, it cost $.

Aneroo, LPN · Jul 9, 2005

Yeah, it seemed bogus. "hey, you just graduated nursing school, and have been working for three weeks! You've made it now!!!" :chuckle -A

ZASHAGALKA, RN · Jul 9, 2005

ME!

oh wait, I'm a guy.

Scratch that.

~faith,

Timothy.

markjrn · Jul 9, 2005

ME!
oh wait, I'm a guy.
Scratch that.
~faith,
Timothy.

Yeah, how come we aren't in the who's who of women? :chuckle

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Jul 11, 2005

I got a letter today telling me I am being considered for inclusion to the 05/06 Who's Who List Among Executive and Profession Women in Nursing. Is this something that comes out to all women nurses? I just got my license- there is no reason for me to be getting this. Anyone know what this is about? -A

I am halfway through my ADN program, and have now received THREE of these letters (from three different but exceedingly similar organizations). How did they learn of my unique character and abilities? Because I signed up for a trial subscription to three nursing journals, LOL!!! :rotfl: Apparently, that made me quite qualified to be "honored" in this way.

Oh, and don't forget the publishing fee....that will come later :rolleyes:

stidget99 · Jul 11, 2005

I guess I am not special enough! I didn't get one of those letters. :crying2:

LOLOLOLOLOLOL:rotfl:

Hairstylingnurse · Jul 11, 2005

I just recieved two of these in the last week. I knew something was up because I'm not currently employeed:chuckle

I got a letter today telling me I am being considered for inclusion to the 05/06 Who's Who List Among Executive and Profession Women in Nursing. Is this something that comes out to all women nurses? I just got my license- there is no reason for me to be getting this. Anyone know what this is about? -A

LisaG21 · Jul 11, 2005

aww man I so fell for it! lol I just graduated and recieved it too lol but I had this in high school for whos who among the nations high school students but it was a big deal our teachers had to nominate you and stuff so I thought it was the same thing and a teacher nominated me lol oh well what can I say I am a little gulliable but I had good reason this time lol...guess I will be waiting for the bill that I will neverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr pay lol (until it goes to collection of course! :chuckle )

suzanne4, RN · Jul 12, 2005

aww man I so fell for it! lol I just graduated and recieved it too lol but I had this in high school for whos who among the nations high school students but it was a big deal our teachers had to nominate you and stuff so I thought it was the same thing and a teacher nominated me lol oh well what can I say I am a little gulliable but I had good reason this time lol...guess I will be waiting for the bill that I will neverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr pay lol (until it goes to collection of course! :chuckle )

Just send them a letter to cancel. You are just starting your career, and you will be getting hundreds of these thru the years.............they go in the circular file.........Simple as that. Any company that charges you a fee for a listing is just doing that to make money. :rolleyes:

murph · Jul 12, 2005

I got a letter today telling me I am being considered for inclusion to the 05/06 Who's Who List Among Executive and Profession Women in Nursing. Is this something that comes out to all women nurses? I just got my license- there is no reason for me to be getting this. Anyone know what this is about? -A

I have been getting them for years, they tell you that you are being considered and OF COURSE when you are chosen you will want a copy of the book. I hate to burst your bubble but... It may look good on your resume if your interviewer isn't savy to the scam.