The Unlicensed Registered Nurse

There are a lot of knowledgeable Patient Care Assistants out there and I thank them for their assistance in the care of our patients. However, there are some who need to inform me where they acquired their nursing license from! They have the odacity to tell the nurse what treatment the patient needs. Last time I checked they weren't passing out any nursing licenses on the street even though I am quite suspect of a few nurses lol but that is a whole nother subject.

I think the PCA's forget their job titles and job description sometimes. You work directly under the nurse. The nurse is in charge of you! Not the other way around. Yes we rely on you to do your job but we are also capable of doing your jobs! Can you do mine? The answer is no!!!! Now don't think I am by any means belittling your job because I am not. I started my career as a PCA and took the initiative to advance myself.

Just remember your job title and what in entails. We worked hard for our license and were taught the necessary skills and knowledge to acquire them. So needless to say we can get a little teed off when told what we should be doing by someone without the knowledge or the skills to know what is needed!

All comments are greatly appreciated!!!!