The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title – Doctors of Nursing Practice, Inc. and the DNP Online Community

This topic has been a concern for many DNP students and graduates for many years. It continues to be a source of concern and controversy. Please share your thoughts and insights here so we may all learn from each other.

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by Doctors of Nursing Practice, Inc. · 8 months, 1 week ago · 59 replies

	Bills restricting or banning nurses with doctorate degrees from using “doctor” 11 months, 1 week ago Susan Engle California AB 765 (Wood) Physicians and surgeons. This bill would enact the California Patient Protection, Safety, Disclosure, and Transparency Act. The bill would make it a misdemeanor for a person […]
	Reducing Confusion 8 months, 1 week ago Gabriela In what ways can the healthcare industry better educate patients and the public about the various types of doctoral degrees in healthcare (e.g., DNP, PhD, MD) to reduce confusion and […]
	Clarifying Roles: Addressing Title Confusion in Healthcare 8 months, 2 weeks ago Marvelous What strategies can nurse practitioners with a doctorate degree employ to mitigate potential misunderstandings or confusion surrounding the use of the title “Doctor” in clinical environments, while upholding professional integrity […]
	title of Doctor 8 months, 2 weeks ago Deborah Lewis I get the physicians having a problem with the title of Dr. I introduce myself as a Nurse Practitioner to all patients. They often call me Dr. Debbie. Even when […]

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