Home Forums The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title

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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It is complicated and debatable whether nurses with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree should use the title “doctor.” By allowing DNPs to be called doctors, it is a […]

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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 […]

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The nursing profession has come a long way over the years. However, there has been an ongoing debate about DNPs using the title doctor, most notably in a clinical setting. […]

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