Doctors of Nursing Practice, Inc. and the DNP Online Community | Ellonora | Activity https://doctorsofnursingpractice.org/members/ellonorai/activity/ Activity feed for Ellonora. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:24:14 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 8ac973ae974ddcd6773c908c82a8cd6f Ellonora replied to the topic title of Doctor in the forum The Controversy of the DOCTOR Title https://doctorsofnursingpractice.org/forums/topic/title-of-doctor-2/#post-49565 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:43:37 -0400 Deborah,
I can understand as well using the title of Doctor if the person does not have the qualifications. I also agree with telling patients you are a Nurse Practitioner when introducing yourself. What is discouraging is that many other professions, such as educators, scientists, and lawyers with PhDs, address themselves as Dr. in public, and…[Read more]

]]> 0 29aadc8f554e90fcd7646394b4c4ca6c Ellonora replied to the topic Barriers in the forum DNP Education - Preparing for Practice https://doctorsofnursingpractice.org/forums/topic/barriers/#post-49383 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 19:28:45 -0400 Hi Janet,
I am an FNP/Doctoral student, and I received comments along the same lines when I decided to apply to the program. A colleague told me that it was a waste of time and that it would be better just to go to medical school. It was very disheartening to hear, especially from a fellow nurse. I feel that a DNP is more than adequately prepared…[Read more]

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