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Sarah's profile was updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
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Soh replied to the topic The Discouragement Received From Nurse Colleagues When Pursuing DNP in the forum DNP Professional Growth 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Hello Avery,
I am currently in my first year of my DNP program in Southern California. I am pursing an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree. Since I have started I have received some doubt from my colleagues and friends. The main question was if it was worth taking out loans from my private institution. They were questioning if I would make…[Read more]
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Doctors of Nursing Practice, Inc. replied to the topic The History of Racism in Nursing in the forum Commission's Foundational Report on Racism in Nursing 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Wendy – thank you for your post. I’m curious about the dynamics surround the patient that did not like the nurse due to an accent. Was this the one that was accommodated by changing the nurses’ assignment? Does your facility have a policy that documents that all patients will receive equitable services by a diverse group of professionals? It seems…[Read more]
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Wendy replied to the topic Bills restricting or banning nurses with doctorate degrees from using "doctor" in the forum The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title 11 months, 3 weeks ago
In order to fulfill the ever-evolving demands of the healthcare delivery system, the DNP degree was developed. DNPs do not offer the same level of care as doctors, according to American Medical Association Resolution 211, hence they should not be addressed as doctors. According to the resolution, referring to doctors as nurses and other healthcare…[Read more]
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Wendy replied to the topic The History of Racism in Nursing in the forum Commission's Foundational Report on Racism in Nursing 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Racism in nursing practice is something I have experience first hand at my workplace; One of the nurses had a bit of an accent and the patient humiliated the bedside nurse due to her accent and the nursing assignment was changed mid- shift due to this discriminator event. Having an inclusive environment and providing safe spaces for bold…[Read more]
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Dr. Ron replied to the topic Bills restricting or banning nurses with doctorate degrees from using "doctor" in the forum The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi all,
As it turns out, it is not just NPs affected by this legislation or any related bills. Those who hold PhDs or EdDs may likewise be restricted from using it. What if a PhD does both academic and clinical settings? Should their students stop calling them doctor when they step into a clinical setting?
This has become more of a global…[Read more]
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Soh replied to the topic Bills restricting or banning nurses with doctorate degrees from using "doctor" in the forum The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello Susan,
Thanks for your initial post and raising awareness on this issue. As healthcare is advancing and more nurses are increasing their scope of practice by pursing higher education, this seems to have become an actual issue. I am currently working in a small hospital in southern California. Our NPs here have master degrees so we call them…[Read more]
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Maria Sevigny became a registered member 11 months, 3 weeks ago
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Diana started the topic Doctor title in the forum The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title 11 months, 3 weeks ago
The controversy surrounding using the “Doctor” title among physicians and nurses with doctoral degrees stems from differing perspectives on the historical context, professional roles, and patient communication. Physicians, particularly medical doctors (MDs), have historically been associated with the title “Doctor” in patient care. The title h…[Read more]
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Hassan replied to the topic Bills restricting or banning nurses with doctorate degrees from using "doctor" in the forum The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title 11 months, 3 weeks ago
The controversy about the use of “Doctor” as a title was really surprising when I started my DNP journey, I never knew we really had the option to us this title. In the past I have seen people from various fields of study use the title, though never really felt anyway about it. I do remember the origin of the word literally means to teach in…[Read more]
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Hassan replied to the topic The Discouragement Received From Nurse Colleagues When Pursuing DNP in the forum DNP Professional Growth 11 months, 3 weeks ago
I really do run into this often when I am working, but I am always open and ready for this discussion. They have told me that it is silly to go for a terminal degree in nursing, that it really doesn’t lead to anything. I feel like this is a justified response, but one begotten of old ideas and opinions. There was a time where going for such a…[Read more]
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Hassan replied to the topic Understanding Professional Growth Among DNP Students in the forum DNP Professional Growth 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Speaking from my own experience, so far I really.do see a value to my post graduate education in nursing. In my journey in getting my DNP-PMHNP I feel like I view nursing from a fresh and even more humble perspective. There is so much to the field of nursing, which can be hard to take in from the perspective of floor nurses. In my career I have…[Read more]
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Diana started the topic AACN Report/ DNP Education in the forum AACN Issues New Report on Doctor of Nursing Practice Education 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing this data, it was fascinating to look at the numbers, taking into consideration when nurses decide to advance they are careers and also how many are successful in completing it. DNP programs have experienced significant growth over the past decade. Many nursing schools and universities have developed DNP programs to meet the…[Read more]
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Diana replied to the topic Understanding Professional Growth Among DNP Students in the forum DNP Professional Growth 11 months, 3 weeks ago
DNP students engage in rigorous academic coursework that expands their knowledge and expertise in clinical practice, leadership, research, and healthcare policy. They delve into topics that deepen their understanding of evidence-based practice and equip them with the skills needed for advanced nursing roles. DNP programs often emphasize advanced…[Read more]
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Diana replied to the topic The Issue Behind the Title Doctor in the forum The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title 11 months, 3 weeks ago
The controversy surrounding using the “Doctor” title among physicians and nurses with doctoral degrees stems from differing perspectives on the historical context, professional roles, and patient communication. Physicians, particularly medical doctors (MDs), have historically been associated with the title “Doctor” in patient care. The title has…[Read more]
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Lisa's profile was updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
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Amber replied to the topic The Discouragement Received From Nurse Colleagues When Pursuing DNP in the forum DNP Professional Growth 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Avery,
Your post gave me some solace in knowing I am not the only one experiencing this! I work full-time in PACU and am currently enrolled in a BSN-DNP program, and am a mom. I am constantly asked about my program progression and immediately met with, “I am content where I am; I have nothing to prove.” “I have no desire to go back to school.”…[Read more] -
Victor became a registered member 11 months, 3 weeks ago
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Jackie replied to the topic The Discouragement Received From Nurse Colleagues When Pursuing DNP in the forum DNP Professional Growth 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello Avery,
I am sorry you have encountered a negative experience when telling your coworkers or other healthcare professionals that you were studying to earn your DNP degree. I can imagine how these conversations can make you feel hesitant. Despite this post being written since 2020, I hope you obtained your DNP degree.
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Megan replied to the topic The Discouragement Received From Nurse Colleagues When Pursuing DNP in the forum DNP Professional Growth 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Avery, I am sorry this has been your experience. I feel equally discouraged sometimes when discussing my degree with others because it is often misunderstood. It seems as if the Masters’s degree in nursing is all the rage right now, and people do not understand why getting a doctorate is necessary. I feel like this common perception is why we a…[Read more]
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