Stop Calling Me “Doctor”: The Nurse Practitioner’s Fight For Recognition
I introduce myself to the patients as a nurse practitioner (NP), but they still call me a doctor. Even worse, some of the staff refer to me as “doctor.”
- October 15,2024 | ISSN 1940-6967
- American Society of Registered Nurses ®
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25 Best Nursing Programs
On Sept. 24, rankings of the nation's best Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs were released. In the spring and summer, the organization asked deans and senior faculty at 686 nursing programs to rank the academic quality of peer university programs.
Nurse Practitioner Hit With $1.4M Verdict: The Hidden Truth Behind The Lawsuit
In August 2023 Stephanie Srakocic writes about a Philadelphia jury that awards a $1.4 million verdict against a nurse practitioner for failing to treat hyperthyroidism. The patient, who is hyperthyroid, is admitted to the hospital for acute abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Olivia Hillery, The Paige Spiranac Of Nursing Students, Leans Into Her Role
For University of South Carolina nursing student Olivia Hillery, she understands the magnitude of being named the No. 1 ranked nursing student influencer in the United States.
Female Genital Mutilation Happens in America, Too
I'm 80 years old, white, a lifelong resident of the Midwest, and a regular churchgoer. I am also a survivor of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
Study: US Healthcare System Ranks Last Among 10 Nations
Among ten peer nations, Americans live the shortest lives and are the least healthy, despite the United States spending the most on healthcare, according to a recent study.
Kids And Teens Who Get Covid More Prone To Diabetes, Study Finds
Children and teenagers infected with the coronavirus are significantly more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than their peers afflicted with other respiratory illnesses, according to research published Monday.
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In This Issue
- Stop Calling Me “Doctor”: The Nurse Practitioner’s Fight For Recognition
- 25 Best Nursing Programs
- Nurse Practitioner Hit With $1.4M Verdict: The Hidden Truth Behind The Lawsuit
- Olivia Hillery, The Paige Spiranac Of Nursing Students, Leans Into Her Role
- Female Genital Mutilation Happens in America, Too
- Study: US Healthcare System Ranks Last Among 10 Nations
- Kids And Teens Who Get Covid More Prone To Diabetes, Study Finds
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